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 miles19.3 km
- Cheltenham 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Worcester 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Redditch 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Hereford 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Stroud 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Bromsgrove 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Great Malvern 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Stratford-upon-Avon 22.4 miles36 km
- Droitwich Spa 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Evesham 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Stourport-on-Severn 22.7 miles36.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Twyning Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Bushley Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Queenhill Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Tewkesbury Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Northway Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bredon Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Tewkesbury East Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Ripple Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Tewkesbury South Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Strensham Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Forthampton Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Ashchurch Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Tewkesbury North & Twyning
GL20 5UR, GL20 6AA, GL20 6DA, GL20 5UG, GL20 5BS, GL20 5BA, GL20 6JN, GL20 5BU, GL20 5LH … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 34.6 miles55.7 km
- Bristol Airport 50.2 miles80.8 km
- Ashchurch For Tewkesbury Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
- Gotherington Railway Station 6.2 miles10 km
- Cheltenham Bus Station 9 miles14.4 km
Hotels in Tewkesbury North & Twyning Ad
Schools in Tewkesbury North & Twyning
- Mitton Manor Primary School Primary
- Twyning School Primary
Local points of interest
- Croome Court Estate 5.6 miles9 km
- Blackmore Park Estate 7 miles11.2 km
- Cheltenham Racecourse Recreation 8 miles13 km
- Whaddon Road Stadium 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Woodnorton Estate 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The Commandery Museum 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 12.8 miles20.6 km
- University of Worcester University 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Ragley Hall Country house 16.5 miles26.6 km