Learn more about Tewkesbury's various alleyways

Famous historian Suzannah Lipscomb is the festival's headliner

Discover the quirky history of medicine across the centuries

History brought to life by our re-enactor in Tudor clothing

Celebrate the abundance of nature, the long days and enjoy the colours of summer in all its glory

Historian Matt Lewis reveals all as we discuss the dramatic events of 1483

A villain or a hero - The Duke of Somerset at the Battle of Tewkesbury

History brought to life by our re-enactor in Tudor clothing

As part of Tewkesbury Goes Wild, we will be making wild seed feeders using cardboard, fruit, bird seed and string so that you can watch the birds in your garden enjoy their new treat.

An artist discusses her inspiration for her textile tapestries and pictures.

As part of Tewkesbury Goes Wild, we will be collecting leaves and twigs on the abbey lawn, and using our collected items to create a beautiful nature collage.

Join us as we walk around the abbey grounds looking for birds and bugs on what will hopefully be a beautiful sunny summers day.

How did our Tudor and Stuart ancestors take care of their children in the past?

– Join us on the abbey lawn as we bring our teddies and have a picnic. There will be a story followed by decorating a teddy silhouette with textiles. Bring your own picnic and favourite teddy for this

Butterflies are symbolic of summertime and we will be creating our own with this simple crafting session, which will involve cutting out, colouring and glueing decorations on our beautiful creations.

A live animal event, where you get to see Birds of Prey up close

We will be hosting a treasure hunt on the abbey lawn and museum gardens. Why not come along and enjoy this outdoor event before returning to school.

We will be hosting a treasure hunt on the abbey lawn and museum gardens. Why not come along and enjoy this outdoor event before returning to school.

History brought to life by our re-enactor in Tudor clothing

Discover the story of two rival queens and cousins