TThe Bell Hotel - Tewkesbury

The Bell Hotel is situated at the highest point of this historic Medieval town directly opposite the Norman Abbey. The perfect place from which to explore Tewkesbury town, which is a living museum of architecture and social history spanning over 500 years. The hotel is also the perfect base, from which to explore the historic buildings, magnificent gardens, ancient towns, numerous tourist attractions and natural beauty of the Cotswolds. For the more adventurous there is an array of outdoor pursuits and sporting activities suitable for visitors of all ages.

Tewksbury Abbey (Town Centre)
There are not many places where important national events and local history come together, but Tewkesbury Abbey is such a place!
Church Street, Tewkesbury. Tel: 01684 850 959
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Tewkesbury Medieval Festival (Town Centre)
Already hailed as Europe's biggest and most spectacular medieval event, Tewkesbury Medieval Festival is planning to make its 25th anniversary bigger and better than ever.
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The Tewkesbury Museum (Town Centre)
Marvel at the Borough's fascinating history from the Stone Age to the present with our amazing collections housed in a 17th century building. Explore the evidence of Roman settlement and uncover Tewkesbury's manor. Find out about the bloody Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471. Discover what life was like in Victorian times and see artefacts from the two World Wars.
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The Roses Theatre (Town Centre)
The Roses aspires to be a theatre that is creative, innovative, regionally and nationally distinctive through live and film performance of the highest quality. The live programme encompasses a wide range of touring music, drama, children's events, opera, ballet and comedy - all throughout the year.
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Out of The Hat (Town Centre)
An exciting new Visitor Attraction and Tourist Information Centre based in one of Tewkesbury's oldest historic buildings - The Hat Shop. Enjoy innovative interpretation which will bring alive the characters who lived and worked in The Hat Shop. Explore the heritage of the building and the town. Find out about the Hat Shop story and its restoration.
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Bredon Pottery (4 miles)
Bredon, Nr.Tewkesbury. Pewsey. Tel: 01684 773 417
Bredon pottery is fresh and lively and suits many styles of living. It looks good in the simplicity of a shaker style kitchen or in the more relaxed and homely style of a farmhouse interior.
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Sudeley Castle Gardens and Exhibitions (8 miles)
Sitting proudly on the Cotswold escarpment, Sudeley Castle Gardens & Exhibitions not only celebrates its rich history but also explores the new.
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Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway (9 Miles)
The Gloucester Warwickshire Railway is in the process of rebuilding and restoring part of the former Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon mainline as a heritage railway. Currently operating from Toddington to Gotherington.
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Gloucester Cathedral (9 Miles)
God has been worshipped on this site for over 1300 years. At first, there was a small Anglo-Saxon monastery founded by Prince Osric. Early in the 11th century, Benedictine monks came to live and work here.
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National Waterways Museum (Gloucester) (9 Miles)
Set in the beautiful half-acre of Gloucester Historic docks the National Waterways Museum unveils the mystery and history behind the 200 year old tale of inland waterways and fortunes lost and gained.
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Eastnor Castle (10 Miles)
In the dramatic setting of the Malvern Hills and surrounded by a beautiful deer park, arboretum and lake, this fairy-tale castle is the home of the Hervey-Bathurst family.
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Stanway House and Water Garden (10 Miles)
Stanway House, an outstandingly beautiful example of a Jacobean manor house is situated near Winchcombe in the glorious Gloucestershire countryside and is now the setting for a 300ft single jet gravity fountain - the tallest fountain in Britain.
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Prinknash Abbey Bird and Deer Park (11 Miles)
On entering the Park over 50 peacocks and waterfowl welcome you as you walk towards the Love Bird Aviary and the Golden Wood full of golden Pheasants.
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Shambles Victorian Village (11 Miles)
The old buildings, many of them pre-Victorian, contain an amazing collection of Victoriana, from the well to do drapers house to the simple gardener's cottage.
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National Birds of Prey Centre (12 Miles)
The National Birds of Prey Centre is situated on the outskirts of Newent, Gloucestershire. It is home to the most significant Birds of Prey Collection in the world. There are 110 aviaries and about 85 species.
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Cotswold Farm Park (13 Miles)
The Cotswold Farm Park has over 50 breeding flocks and herds of our most fascinating British Breeds of sheep, cattle, pigs, goats, horses, poultry and waterfowl.
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Spetchley Park Gardens (13 Miles)
The Gardens at Spetchley are amongst the finest in the country. Set in lovely countryside 3 miles east of Worcester on the A422 they extend over 30 acres.
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* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.