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 miles32.9 km
- Solihull 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Cheltenham 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Worcester 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Royal Leamington Spa 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Redditch 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Kidderminster 24 miles38.7 km
- Bromsgrove 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Warwick 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Great Malvern 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Stratford-upon-Avon 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Droitwich Spa 15.1 miles24.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Evesham Built-up area 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Bengeworth Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Evesham North Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Evesham South Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Hampton Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Aldington Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Badsey & Aldington Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Charlton Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Offenham Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Hinton on the Green Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Badsey Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Wickhamford Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
Example postcodes in Evesham
WR11 1BX, WR11 9GE, WR11 2SQ, WR11 3JS, WR11 1HR, WR11 4SP, WR11 4PT, WR11 4HS, WR11 2GA … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 26.4 miles42.6 km
- East Midlands Airport 57.4 miles92.3 km
- Evesham Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Honeybourne Station 4.6 miles7.4 km
Hotels near Evesham Ad
- Abbots Grange Manor House 5 5 miles8.1 km
- Dormy House Hotel 4 5.9 miles9.6 km
- The Fish Hotel 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The Broadway Hotel 3 5 miles8.1 km
- The Wood Norton 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Seagrave Arms 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Arrow Mill 4 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Buckland Manor 4 5.3 miles8.6 km
- The Lygon Arms - An Iconic Luxury Hotel 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- The Northwick Arms 3 0 miles0 km
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 miles4.9 km
- Ragley Hall Country house 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Hidcote Manor Garden Gardens 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Croome Court Estate 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Batsford Estate 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Stratford Racecourse Recreation 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Cheltenham Racecourse Recreation 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Ettington Park Estate 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 13.4 miles21.5 km
- The Commandery Museum 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Whaddon Road Stadium 13.7 miles22 km
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 14.5 miles23.3 km