Friday 3 July – Thursday 27 August 2026
Free exhibition | Entry to the Abbey is by voluntary donation (suggested donations £5 per person / £10 per family).

Threads through the Cross is a powerful large-scale textile exhibition by acclaimed artist Jacqui Parkinson, bringing the story of Jesus’s life, death and resurrection vividly to life through colour, texture and remarkable design and craft.

The exhibition is made up of 18 panels, each nearly 3 metres high exploring key moments from the events leading up to the crucifixion through to the resurrection and beyond. Each piece is richly layered with silks, paint, metallic leathers and gold leaf, creating an immersive visual experience filled with movement, symbolism and emotion.

The panels are bold and dramatic in scale drawing visitors into the story in a way that is both accessible and deeply moving. Through vibrant colour and expressive design, Jacqui Parkinson invites viewers to reflect on significance of Jesus, his life and death, his resurrection and ascension in a fresh and compelling way.

Join in with accompanying activities including a free children’s trail, creative space, children’s storytime and guided meditations sessions.

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

The Abbey is open from 8.45am until 4.30pm daily.

Access may be restricted during services. Please look at the website www.tewkesburyabbey under 'service times' for weekly services.

Evening Prayer is said in St Margaret's Chapel each day at 4pm, using the Church of England Daily Prayer app.
Weekday Evening Prayer is said when Choral Evensong is not sung.
All are welcome.

Morning Prayer is said in St John & St Catherine each day at 7.30am, using the Church of England Daily Prayer app.

Book of Common Prayer in the Lady Chapel

Our service of High Mass takes place at the High Altar using contemporary language from the Church of England liturgy. Includes the distribution of communion with a sung mass by our Tewkesbury Abbey Choir and congregational hymns.

Choral Evensong Sung by the Abbey Choir

Choral BCP Evensong (during term time)

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A service of Holy Communion, held in the chapel of St Margaret.

Book of Common Prayer in the Lady Chapel

All welcome, meet at North Transept Door

Founded in 1969, Musica Deo Sacra is a festival celebrating music in the liturgy, held in the majestic setting of Tewkesbury Abbey. Each year a choir of mixed voices, comprising professional and semi-professional singers, assembles to sing some of the jewels of church music written over many centuries, ranging from ancient plainsong composers. The nine choral services – Masses, Evensongs, Compline, a Requiem and Matins – are the beating heart of the festival, and performing this music within the proper liturgical context, rather than a concert, gives the week a unique and special flavour.

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