Tetbury

 
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About Tetbury 

Market House, Tetbury

Market House, Tetbury

Tetbury is a town located in the Cotswolds district of Gloucestershire. It is situated in a landscape of gently rolling hills primarily used for farmland, including grazing of sheep and grain production. Tetbury is twinned with the town of Zwingenberg in Germany and it is renowned for its antique shops, mostly found on and near Long Street, making it a stop-off for coach tours to Highgrove and on through the Cotswolds. 

 

   

   

 

History 

St Mary the Virgin Church, Tetbury

St Mary the Virgin Church, Tetbury

  • Tetbury is detailed in the charter by King Ethelred of Mercia with text describing the Tetta Monastery.
  • In the Middle Ages, Tetbury became an important market centre for Cotswold wool and yarn.  The Market House was used from 1655 for the sale of wool and many properties remain showing the wealth of the wool merchant.
  • Since 1980, Prince Charles has owned and run the Highgrove Estate nearby.  The Home Farm remains central to his Duchy Original brand.

Facts 

  • Population – 5,250 (2001)
  • Local Authority – Cotswold District Council
  • Major Industries – Retail
  • Post Town – TETBURY
  • Postcode District – GL8
  • Dialling Code – 01666
  • Police – Avon and Somerset Police
  • Fire – Avon Fire and Rescue Service
  • Ambulance – Great Western Ambulance Service

Discover Tetbury – useful links to town guides, what’s on and places to see 

Chavenage House, Tetbury

Chavenage House, Tetbury

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