Tewkesbury Museum

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

Local museum in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England

Opening Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 12 noon to 3pm; Tuesdays and Saturdays 11am to 3pm; alternate Sundays (e.g. 6th September, 20th September) 12 noon to 3pm. Often open outside core hours and by special arrangement for individuals or groups.

Price Free (income comes from visitor donations; a small donation is requested for talks during group visits).

Typical visit Not provided yet

Age fit All ages; very child-friendly, with activities to keep children absorbed for hours.

Setting indoor

The experience

About this day out

Tewkesbury Museum is housed in an unspoiled seventeenth century building at 64 Barton Street, dating from about 1650. Its collection ranges from Roman remains to wartime austerity, including a diorama of the Battle of Tewkesbury, a unique fairground model and galleries about local polar explorer Raymond Priestley. Visitors should allow at least an hour for a visit.

When to go

Opening calendar

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 12 noon to 3pm; Tuesdays and Saturdays 11am to 3pm; alternate Sundays (e.g. 6th September, 20th September) 12 noon to 3pm. Often open outside core hours and by special arrangement for individuals or groups.

Check the venue calendar ↗

What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: Free (income comes from visitor donations; a small donation is requested for talks during group visits).

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

Mouse trail for young explorersMuseum Detective pack for older childrenOld gamesDressing up boxesSelf-guided group visits and short talks by arrangement

Accessibility: Access is difficult for visitors with mobility issues. Because of its age the building is not disabled-friendly, with narrow corridors and steep uneven stairs with some trip hazards; the stairs make it impossible for wheelchairs. Unpowered wheelchairs may be able, with assistance, to negotiate a single step into the ground floor fairground exhibit room. There is no lift or accessible toilet.
Parking: Limited street parking outside the museum (free for a maximum of an hour). Nearest council car parks: Rails Meadow (150m, 127 spaces), Spring Gardens (260m, 286 spaces, with toilets), St Mary's Lane (350m, 45 spaces) and Oldbury Road (350m, 96 spaces).
Dogs: Not provided yet

Getting there

Where you'll find it

Reviews coming soon

Been here? Be the first to share your experience when reviews launch.

Is this your attraction? Claim this free listing to manage your details, add photos and see who's viewing you — two months of premium insights included.

Claim this listing →