About
Tewkesbury Abbey
For 900 years Tewkesbury Abbey has stood at the centre of its community. Renowned as one of the finest medieval church buildings in the country, it was bought for £483 by the people of Tewkesbury at the dissolution of its monastery in January 1540 to serve as their parish church.
Since then it has provided continuous service as a place of worship, a pastoral centre and a spiritual space for anyone who needs to rest and recover. It has tended to the community’s physical and spiritual needs through Civil War, flood and pandemic, in times of sorrow, in times of joy and in times of memorial. Following its Benedictine tradition, it is open to all every day and free to enter. All are welcome.
Tewkesbury Abbey receives no regular financial support from the government or Church of England to meet costs. It relies entirely on the generosity of its congregations, visitors and those who wish to become donors on either a one off basis or through monthly donations. It currently costs £3,000 a day or over £1Million pounds a year to enable the Abbey to do its work.
900 years of History
The fabric of this beautiful place holds the stories and memories of its people. You will find the tombs of princes, priceless artworks, humble testaments of faith and service, and above all, peace.
900 years of Ministry
The Abbey has tended to the needs, physical and spiritual, of the people of Tewkesbury through Civil War, flood and pandemic. We still do, today.
900 years of Worship
The monks that lived here worshipped day and night, and the pattern of prayer and worship continues today. Thousands of people come to carol services, but lovely music and inspiring services happen here every day.
900 years of Hospitality
The Benedictines believed in looking after travellers and visitors and so do we – everyone is most welcome.
Another 900 years
The Foundation’s vision is that all these things, renewed but constant, will continue through the centuries.
Please join us now in supporting the work of Tewkesbury Abbey and helping to lay today’s foundations for the generations to come. You can do this by:
- Making a one off donation
- Committing to a regular monthly donation
- Becoming an Abbey Music Patron
- Sponsoring a chorister
- Leaving a lasting legacy gift in your will
- Volunteering your time or skills to support the Abbey and our fund raising
Tewkesbury Abbey and the work it undertakes is precious and the Foundation’s purpose is to ensure that the Abbey thrives, both now and for future generations.