Tewkesbury North & Twyning
Ward in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.02, -2.156 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 89 35 |
Tewkesbury North & Twyning sits on the low-lying floodplain where the River Avon meets the River Severn, encompassing the riverside village of Twyning and the northern suburbs of Tewkesbury on the edge of Gloucestershire. The landscape mixes meadowland, marinas and historic streets with views towards the Cotswolds, and its medieval heritage is evident in nearby landmarks such as Tewkesbury Abbey and the legacy of the 1471 battle that shaped the town.
Economically the area blends agriculture, tourism and commuter living - many residents travel to Gloucester and Cheltenham for work while visitors come for the abbey, boating and annual medieval events, supporting local pubs, B&Bs and small businesses. Flooding is a prominent local issue that informs planning and community action, and despite growth the ward retains a village atmosphere with active parish groups and river‑based leisure at its heart.
Postcode districts covering Tewkesbury North & Twyning
Most populated places nearby
- Gloucester 12 miles
- Cheltenham 9.3 miles
- Worcester 12.5 miles
- Redditch 21.4 miles
- Hereford 23.8 miles
- Stroud 19.4 miles
- Bromsgrove 21.9 miles
- Great Malvern 9.4 miles
- Stratford-upon-Avon 22.4 miles
- Droitwich Spa 16.9 miles
- Evesham 10.1 miles
- Stourport-on-Severn 22.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Twyning Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Bushley Parish 1.8 miles
- Queenhill Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Tewkesbury Built-up area 2 miles
- Northway Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Bredon Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Tewkesbury East Ward 2.2 miles
- Ripple Parish 2.6 miles
- Tewkesbury South Ward 2.6 miles
- Strensham Parish 2.7 miles
- Forthampton Parish 2.9 miles
- Ashchurch Built-up area 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Tewkesbury North & Twyning
GL20 8AY, GL20 6DQ, GL20 6ED, GL20 5LR, GL20 6DU, GL20 6BG, GL20 6EH, GL20 5UP, GL20 5QF … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 34.6 miles
- Bristol Airport 50.2 miles
- Ashchurch For Tewkesbury Railway Station 2.5 miles
- Gotherington Railway Station 6.2 miles
- Cheltenham Bus Station 9 miles
Hotels in Tewkesbury North & Twyning Ad
- The Tudor House Hotel, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire 4
- Hilton Puckrup Hall Hotel & Golf Club, Tewkesbury 4
- The Fleet Inn
- The Fleet 3
Schools in Tewkesbury North & Twyning
- Mitton Manor Primary School Primary
- Twyning School Primary
Local points of interest
- Croome Court Estate 5.6 miles
- Blackmore Park Estate 7 miles
- Cheltenham Racecourse Recreation 8 miles
- Whaddon Road Stadium 8.8 miles
- Woodnorton Estate 9.4 miles
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 9.6 miles
- The Commandery Museum 11.9 miles
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 12.8 miles
- University of Worcester University 12.9 miles
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 13.2 miles
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 13.5 miles
- Ragley Hall Country house 16.5 miles