Tewkesbury Abbey

With a history stretching over 900 years, Tewkesbury Abbey is one of the largest parish churches in the country. The present building was consecrated in 1121 and continues to be a parish church for Tewkesbury after it was purchased from Henry VIII's commissioners in 1540 for the  sum of £453. The Abbey has seen many changes over those 900 years and continues to evolve as a living parish church for Tewkesbury. We welcome everyone regardless of faith or no faith and hope that, whether you visit for a service or to see our architecture and history, your visit will bring refreshment to body, mind and spirit. 

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Tewkesbury Abbey Office
Church Street
Tewkesbury

GL20 5RZ
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Morning Prayer

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at for 30 mins
Tewkesbury Abbey
Tewkesbury Abbey, Church Street Tewkesbury Gloucester, GL20 5RZ, United Kingdom

Morning Prayer is said in St John & St Catherine each day at 9am, using the Church of England Daily Prayer app.

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Family Mass

Our new Family Mass will take place on the first Sunday of every month.

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Safeguarding

The parish of Tewkesbury: St Mary the Virgin (Tewkesbury Abbey) is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Gloucester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

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