History of Tewkesbury’s Floods and Flood Meadows
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The Crescent, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom
History of Tewkesbury’s Floods and Flood Meadows
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The Crescent, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom
What you need to know
Tewkesbury is world-famous for its floods! This walk will take you around the historic part of the town to see how the converging rivers have affected the town over many years. View photographs from the past to the present, and learn the importance of willow trees; why some of the town’s architecture has been updated; the meaning of the word Ham, and so much more besides.
Date & Time:
Tuesday 4th August
6.30pm
(meeting at the Crescent from 6.20pm)
Location:Tewkesbury town
Tickets:
£3 per person
Booking:01684 297174 or email: admin@johnmooremuseum.org
Location
The Crescent
Church Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5SN United Kingdom
Where to find us
Find us by the Abbey in a beautifully restored row of timber framed buildings. The Old Baptist Chapel is located opposite the museum, along a little medieval alleyway.
Car: Take Junction 9 off the M5 and follow the signs to Tewkesbury Abbey.
There are numerous car parks nearby. You may also want to consider a car share.
Rail: The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury. There is a bus stop a short walk away for the 42 bus will bring you into Tewkesbury.
Bus: As well as the bus that serves the railway station, there is also a regular service from Cheltenham (41) which stops in the Crescent which is almost next to the museum. There is also a bus service from Gloucester (71) which stops in the town centre, which is a short walk away.
Bike: If you cycle to the museum you may leave your bike in our courtyard garden.
Walk: If you are staying in Tewkesbury you’ll find most hotels and B&Bs are a short walk away from the museum which is centrally located in Church Street.
When
- Tuesday, August 4, 2026 6:30 PM
- Doors open 6:15 PM
- Ends Tuesday, August 4, 2026 7:45 PM
- Timezone: United Kingdom Time
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Organiser
- John Moore Museum
- Phone 01684 297174
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