Threads through the Cross

for 55 days, 6 hours, 30 mins
Tewkesbury Abbey
Tewkesbury Abbey Church Street Tewkesbury Gloucester, GL20 5RZ, United Kingdom

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.

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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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Threads through the Cross

for 55 days, 6 hours, 30 mins
Tewkesbury Abbey
Tewkesbury Abbey Church Street Tewkesbury Gloucester, GL20 5RZ, United Kingdom

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.

More info

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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Tewkesbury Abbey Charity No. 1133813