Tewkesbury 2

Like the Severn, moorings on the Avon are restricted to 24 or 48 hours. We wanted more time to get to know Tewkesbury so just on the off chance, Will asked the lock keeper whether we could buy another two nights. Happily he agreed 😊

A bit of drama unfolded right outside Rainboat. The school holidays had just begun and two young teenagers climbed over the gate and broke into the old flour mill. Several police cars and two fire engines attended for several hours trying to find them. They emerged safe and sound in the end and we think the fire brigade blocked up their point of entry, though they'll doubtless find another...

As luck would have it our extended stay coincided with Tewkesbury Live. Every pub in town (there are a considerable number) would host live music over the weekend! Tables were replaced with straw bales and seats in beer gardens and some venues even erected outdoor stages with lights. We headed to a place we'd seen advertising all beers made within a 20 mile radius. It was lovely beer but it was very much a traditional, drinking establishment focussed on the drinks and didn't have any music at the time we visited. Vicky returned to the boat so as not to overdo it, while Will went on to a couple more places with street food and bands. The festival has only been going a few years but it is a great idea surely gives the town a big boost at the beginning of the summer.Read more