The Vale of Evesham

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A historic market town beside the River Avon, surrounded by orchards, farmland and the rich landscape of the Vale of Evesham.

Discover Evesham

River, heritage and the Vale

Evesham is a historic market town set within one of Worcestershire's most fertile landscapes, where the River Avon curves around the centre.

The town grew around Evesham Abbey, once one of the most important Benedictine monasteries in England, and traces of that medieval past remain throughout the heritage quarter.

Beyond the town, the Vale of Evesham is famous for orchards, market gardening and asparagus, while the river, parks and surrounding countryside provide plenty of opportunities for walking and exploring.

Evesham The River Avon through the heart of the town

Explore Evesham

Things to see and do

Explore medieval heritage, riverside gardens, historic landmarks and the landscape of the Vale of Evesham.

Parks & heritage

Abbey Park

Explore landscaped gardens on the site of Evesham Abbey, with riverside views, historic remains and open green space.

Medieval Evesham

Evesham Bell Tower

See one of the most prominent survivors of the former abbey complex, standing beside All Saints and St Lawrence's churches.

River & outdoors

Riverside Gardens

Follow the River Avon through Abbey Park, Workman Gardens and Waterside, with paths, trees and peaceful views along the water.

Abbey & heritage

A town shaped by its abbey

Evesham Abbey was founded in the early eighth century and developed into one of medieval England's most important Benedictine monasteries.

Much of the abbey was demolished following the Dissolution of the Monasteries, but important parts of the historic complex remain visible today.

The Bell Tower, two medieval churches, the Cloister Arch and the Almonry all survive within the heritage quarter beside Abbey Park.

The Almonry itself is a remarkable fourteenth century building and is currently undergoing restoration.

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Around Evesham

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Explore

Market Place

Discover cafés, shops and historic buildings around the traditional centre of the town.

Outdoors

River Avon

Walk beside the river through parks and gardens or follow routes further into the Vale.

Taste

Vale Produce

Discover fruit, vegetables and local produce grown in the fertile countryside surrounding Evesham.

Discover

Historic Quarter

Explore the Bell Tower, churches, abbey remains and historic streets close to Abbey Park.

Taste of the Vale

Famous for Evesham asparagus

The fertile Vale of Evesham has been associated with fruit and vegetable growing for generations.

Its best known crop is asparagus, traditionally known locally as Gras, which has become one of Worcestershire's most distinctive seasonal foods.

Orchards, market gardens and farms remain an important part of the landscape and help give the Vale its distinctive character.

National history

The Battle of Evesham

Evesham became the setting for one of the most important battles of medieval England on the 4th of August 1265.

Simon de Montfort and his forces were defeated by the army of Prince Edward, the future Edward I, bringing the Second Barons' War towards its end.

The battlefield can still be explored through countryside walks north of the town, while Evesham continues to commemorate the event through its heritage and annual programme.

Along the Avon

Cross by Hampton Ferry

Follow the River Avon out of Evesham towards Hampton and you reach one of the town's most unusual surviving traditions.

Hampton Ferry is a manually operated cable ferry carrying pedestrians across the river.

The crossing forms part of an attractive riverside walk and continues a route that has connected the two banks for centuries.

Plan your visit

Discover Evesham

Explore Abbey Park, follow the River Avon, discover the town's medieval past and venture into the orchards and countryside of the Vale.

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