Evesham
Parish in Wychavon, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.09, -1.942 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 04 43 |
| Population: | 23,576 |
| Dialling code: | 01386 |
Evesham is a riverside parish in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, England, lying in the fertile floodplain of the River Avon at the heart of the Vale of Evesham. Its low-lying meadows and rich soil have long supported intensive market gardening and fruit growing, so the local economy mixes horticulture with small manufacturing, independent shops and a steady trickle of visitors drawn to riverside walks and boating.
The town grew up around a medieval Benedictine foundation and the aftermath of the 1265 Battle of Evesham still marks local history; surviving landmarks such as the abbey bell tower and the Almonry Museum give a strong sense of continuity. Community life is lively for a place of its size, with a traditional market, seasonal festivals and a buoyant tourism trade, while good road and rail links make it a practical commuter centre for nearby Worcester and Cheltenham.
Postcode districts covering Evesham
Most populated places nearby
- Gloucester 20.4 miles
- Solihull 23.1 miles
- Cheltenham 14.8 miles
- Worcester 13.6 miles
- Royal Leamington Spa 22.2 miles
- Redditch 14.2 miles
- Kidderminster 24 miles
- Bromsgrove 17.3 miles
- Warwick 20.3 miles
- Great Malvern 16.1 miles
- Stratford-upon-Avon 12.1 miles
- Droitwich Spa 15.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Evesham Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Bengeworth Ward 0.6 miles
- Evesham North Ward 0.7 miles
- Evesham South Ward 0.7 miles
- Hampton Ward 0.8 miles
- Aldington Parish 1.2 miles
- Badsey & Aldington Ward 1.8 miles
- Charlton Parish 1.8 miles
- Offenham Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Hinton on the Green Parish 1.9 miles
- Badsey Built-up area 2 miles
- Wickhamford Built-up area 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Evesham
WR11 2LP, WR11 4YD, WR11 1YS, WR11 2RL, WR11 4HG, WR11 1DT, WR11 2LU, WR11 4JU, WR11 4JY … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 26.4 miles
- East Midlands Airport 57.4 miles
- Evesham Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Honeybourne Station 4.6 miles
Hotels near Evesham Ad
- The Northwick Arms Hotel 3 0 miles
- The Wood Norton 4 2.7 miles
- Premier Inn Evesham 3 1.5 miles
- The Lygon Arms 4 5.1 miles
- The Fish and Anchor Inn 3 2.7 miles
- The Vale Golf & Country Club 4 4.9 miles
- The Fish Hotel 4 5.7 miles
- The Fleece Inn 3 3.3 miles
- The Broadway Hotel 3 5 miles
- The Bell 4 7.5 miles
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 3.1 miles
- Ragley Hall Country house 7.7 miles
- Hidcote Manor Garden Gardens 8.4 miles
- Croome Court Estate 9.6 miles
- Batsford Estate 10.8 miles
- Stratford Racecourse Recreation 11.2 miles
- Cheltenham Racecourse Recreation 12.7 miles
- Ettington Park Estate 13.2 miles
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 13.4 miles
- The Commandery Museum 13.5 miles
- Whaddon Road Stadium 13.7 miles
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 14.5 miles