Tewkesbury Abbey

The Abbey Church of St Mary the Virgin, Tewkesbury - commonly known as Tewkesbury Abbey - is a former Benedictine monastery and is now a parish church. Considered one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in Britain, it probably has the largest Romanesque crossing tower in Europe.

Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucestershire
Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucestershire

Contact Details for Tewkesbury Abbey

Tewkesbury Abbey is a former Benedictine monastery and is now a parish church. Considered one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in Britain

Tewkesbury Abbey, Church Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5RZ

01684 850959

[email protected]

www.tewkesburyabbey.org.uk

Inside Tewkesbury Abbey

Tewkesbury Abbey is famous for the medieval stained glass in its seven quire windows. The Abbey also possesses a fine collection of Victorian stained glass, as well as some excellent modern examples.

Interior of Tewkesbury Abbey
Interior of Tewkesbury Abbey

Tewkesbury Abbey - Location Map

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