Battle of Evesham
The Battle of Evesham (4 August 1265) was one of the two main battles of 13th century England's Second Barons' War. It marked the defeat of Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, and the rebellious barons by the future King Edward I, who led the forces of his father, King Henry III. It took place on 4 August 1265, near the town of Evesham, Worcestershire.
With the Battle of Lewes, de Montfort had won control of royal government, but after the defection of several close allies and the escape from captivity of Prince Edward, he found himself on the defensive. Forced to engage the royalists at Evesham, he faced an army twice the size of his own. The battle soon turned into a massacre; de Montfort himself was killed and his body mutilated. It was described by the contemporary historian Robert of Gloucester as the "murder of Evesham, for battle it was none".[2] Though the battle effectively restored royal authority, scattered resistance remained until the Dictum of Kenilworth was signed in 1267.
Evesham Bell Tower
The recently restored tower is situated on a hill at the top of Abbey Gardens, which slopes down to the River Avon.
The iconic symbol of Evesham is the last remnant of Evesham Abbey which was founded around 700 AD.
The abbey became a victim of Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries. The architecture of this detached 16th-century tower is simply stunning. and with the tower holding 14 bells, it is reputed to be one of the best rings in the country.
Almonry Museum and Heritage Centre
The 14th-century building houses a broad collection of artefacts that spans the prehistoric to the 20th Century. Exhibited over 12 rooms and a garden, the focus is on how Evesham has developed and grown over the years. The Almonry features exhibits on the Abbey, the battle of Evesham in 1265, Anglo-Saxon burial treasures, 18th Century clothing rituals and the impact of the wars on this little town. Puzzles and treasure hunts around the premises also make this the perfect get away for families.
For more information on the Almonry Museum and Heritage Centre
Cheltenham Racecourse
The cauldron where equine and human champions forge their reputations, Cheltenham Racecourse offers a wide range of race meetings throughout the year. Famed for its jump racing, it’s on the bucket list of most sporting enthusiasts.
The pinnacle event each year being The Festival. Four days of splendour and magic played out on a stage framed by the breath-taking scenery of the Cotswold Hills. It hosts a cast of the best horses, jockeys and trainers playing to the amusement of 260,000 fans.
Anne Hathaway's Cottage
The beautiful 500-year-old cottage where Shakespeare courted his bride-to-be, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage is a sight to behold. See original furniture including the finely carved oak Hathaway bed and uncover five centuries of stories in this picturesque cottage.
Enjoy a scrumptious English afternoon tea in the surroundings of 13 generations of the Hathaway family.
One of the last Hathaway to occupy the famous cottage was Mary Baker. When the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust purchased the cottage in 1892 from the then landlord, Mary and her family were subsequently paid a wage of £75 per year to share family stories and to care for the cottage, These very same stories are still told at the cottage today and take visitors on a journey back in time to the rituals and beliefs of Hathaway, Shakespeare and their ancestors.
For more information on Anne Hathaway's Cottage visit the website here.
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Situated on Waterside, alongside the River Avon, the 1,018-seat Royal Shakespeare Theatre is a Grade II listed building which retains many of the art deco features of the 1932 Shakespeare Memorial Theatre.
As well as performances all year round, one can enjoy a meal in the Rooftop Restaurant, take an in-depth tour of the theatre, book a ticket to go up the Tower overlooking Shakespeare’s home town or browse one of the many free exhibitions.
For information on upcoming performances
Mary Arden's House
Explore the childhood home of Shakespeare’s mother. Experience the wonders of a working Tudor farm on a fantastic family day out at Mary Arden’s Farm. Step back in time for all the sights, smells and sounds of this historic farm and meet the Tudors who run it just as Shakespeare’s mother would have done back in the day.
Watch craft and falconry demonstrations and explore the farmyard with its centuries-old barns. Also, take in the Mary Arden exhibition while the kids create memories in the adventure playground.
For more information on Mary Arden's House visit their website here.
Evesham Walking Festival
While staying at The Northwick Arms why not come and join the Evesham Rambling Club to explore one of the most beautiful parts of England.
Put your best foot forward in Evesham’s first Walking Festival. They have prepared a week-long programme of routes that will show you why the Vale of Evesham, the Cotswold Edge and Wychavon are such wonderful places to visit.
All walks are themed and include short talks and activities from literature events to a microbrewery visit.
Walking in the countryside has been shown to have enormous benefits for our physical and mental health, all the walks are as accessible as possible to different age ranges and fitness levels. You can tell which walks would suit you by looking at their grading: either “easy” or “moderate”; none of the tour's walks would be too hard or challenging for people who are reasonably fit.
To view the tours available and to book yours today visit the website using the link below.Write a description for this tab and include information that will interest site visitors. For example if you are using tabs to show different services write about what makes this service unique. If you are using tabs to display restaurant items write about what makes a specific dish particularly worthwhile or delicious.
Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Evesham
While staying at The Northwick Arms why not head for the sky and see how truly majestic the beauty of Evesham and the Cotswolds really is.
A trip in a Hot Air Balloon is an experience to share with loved ones and will be cherished forever. If fortunate (wind permitting), you might find that the balloon will follow the Vale of Evesham Blossom Trail. The Trail threads itself through scenic and historic places such as Fladbury, The Lenches and around the beautiful Bredon Hill, to the North of which is Elmley Castle.
For more information on taking a ride on a hot air balloon over Evesham.
