Evesham
Built-up area in Wychavon, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.091, -1.948 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 03 43 |
| Population: | 23,576 |
| Dialling code: | 01386 |
Evesham is a riverside market town in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, England, sitting in the fertile Vale of Evesham on the banks of the River Avon. The surrounding landscape is notable for intensive market gardening and fruit growing, so the town’s economy still leans heavily on horticulture, packing and local produce markets, and its riverside setting attracts walkers, boaters and day visitors.
Historically the town grew up around Evesham Abbey and is famous for the Battle of Evesham in 1265; remains such as the medieval bell tower and the Almonry Museum recall that monastic past. Today it retains a strong community feel with regular markets, local festivals and a mix of independent shops and small industries, while being within easy reach of larger Worcestershire centres for commuters and tourists alike.
Postcode districts covering Evesham
Most populated places nearby
- Gloucester 20.4 miles
- Solihull 23 miles
- Cheltenham 14.8 miles
- Worcester 13.3 miles
- Royal Leamington Spa 22.4 miles
- Redditch 14.2 miles
- Kidderminster 23.9 miles
- Bromsgrove 17.1 miles
- Warwick 20.5 miles
- Great Malvern 15.8 miles
- Stratford-upon-Avon 12.3 miles
- Droitwich Spa 14.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Evesham North Ward 0.6 miles
- Hampton Ward 0.7 miles
- Evesham South Ward 0.9 miles
- Bengeworth Ward 0.9 miles
- Aldington Parish 1.4 miles
- Charlton Parish 1.6 miles
- Hinton on the Green Parish 1.9 miles
- Offenham Built-up area 2 miles
- Badsey & Aldington Ward 2.1 miles
- Norton and Lenchwick Parish 2.2 miles
- Badsey Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Bretforton & Offenham Ward 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Evesham
WR11 1DY, WR11 2QE, WR11 1DD, WR11 4HR, WR11 4SB, WR11 3NB, WR11 1XU, WR11 4AN, WR11 1ES … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 26.4 miles
- East Midlands Airport 57.4 miles
- Evesham Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Honeybourne Station 4.8 miles
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Schools in Evesham
- Bengeworth CE Academy Primary
- Prince Henry's High School Secondary
- St Andrew's C of E School and Nursery Primary
- St Egwin's C of E Middle School All ages
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary
- St Richard's C of E First School Primary
- Swan Lane First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Woodnorton Estate 2.8 miles
- Ragley Hall Country house 7.7 miles
- Hidcote Manor Garden Gardens 8.6 miles
- Croome Court Estate 9.3 miles
- Batsford Estate 11.1 miles
- Stratford Racecourse Recreation 11.4 miles
- Cheltenham Racecourse Recreation 12.7 miles
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 13.1 miles
- The Commandery Museum 13.2 miles
- Ettington Park Estate 13.5 miles
- Whaddon Road Stadium 13.7 miles
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 14.2 miles