The Teme Valley

Explore Tenbury Wells

A distinctive market town surrounded by orchards, farmland and rolling countryside on the banks of the River Teme.

Discover Tenbury Wells

A town in the orchard

Tenbury Wells sits in the north west of Worcestershire, surrounded by the orchards, farms and wooded hills of the Teme Valley.

The town developed as a traditional market centre and later attempted to establish itself as a spa after mineral water was discovered nearby.

Today visitors can explore independent shops, historic buildings, the River Teme, local museums and the countryside that gives Tenbury much of its character.

Tenbury Wells Teme Bridge at the entrance to the town

Explore Tenbury

Things to see and do

Discover unusual Victorian architecture, a traditional market town, riverside walks and the rural landscape of the Teme Valley.

Spa heritage

The Pump Rooms

See one of Worcestershire's most unusual Victorian buildings, created as part of Tenbury's nineteenth century spa ambitions.

Market town

The Round Market

Discover the distinctive Victorian market building designed to shelter traders and their produce from the weather.

River & outdoors

River Teme

Follow riverside paths and enjoy the quieter landscapes around the town and surrounding Teme Valley.

Spa heritage

Why Tenbury became Tenbury Wells

Tenbury's spa story began after a mineral spring was discovered in the nineteenth century.

The town attempted to establish itself as a health resort, and the extraordinary Pump Rooms were built in 1862 to support that ambition.

Designed by James Cranston, the building combines unusual decorative ironwork and architectural styles and is now Grade II* listed.

Although Tenbury never developed into a major spa resort, the Pump Rooms remain one of the town's most distinctive landmarks.

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Around Tenbury

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Teme Street

Discover independent shops, traditional buildings, cafés and businesses along the town's main street.

Culture

The Regal

Enjoy films, live music, theatre, comedy and community performances at Tenbury's historic entertainment venue.

Heritage

Tenbury Museum

Discover the domestic, farming and social history of Tenbury and the surrounding countryside.

Outdoors

Teme Valley

Explore quiet lanes, orchards, farmland and countryside surrounding the town.

Town centre

Explore Teme Street

Tenbury retains the character of a traditional small market town, with historic buildings lining Teme Street and the surrounding roads.

Independent shops and businesses remain an important part of the centre, alongside cafés, pubs and long established local services.

The Pump Rooms, Round Market and River Teme are all within easy walking distance.

Rural heritage

The town in the orchard

Tenbury is surrounded by countryside traditionally associated with fruit growing, hops and agriculture.

Orchards remain an important part of the landscape, particularly around the Teme Valley and neighbouring rural communities.

The area is also well known for holly and mistletoe, which have long formed part of the town's seasonal markets and agricultural traditions.

Market heritage

A traditional market town

Tenbury received its market charter in the thirteenth century and remains closely connected with the farming communities around the Teme Valley.

The Round Market is one of the most visible reminders of that tradition and was designed specifically for local traders.

Markets and seasonal events continue to form part of the town's identity today.

Plan your visit

Discover Tenbury Wells

Explore the Pump Rooms, wander through the traditional town centre, follow the River Teme and discover the orchards and countryside of the surrounding valley.

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