Car Hire in Tewkesbury

With its convenient road links including the M5 and A46, Tewkesbury is easy to access, swiftly bringing you to the heart of this beautiful part of England. Car hire is a wise choice when visiting the area - it will take you to the outstanding Cotswold country or Gloucester - just two of the options you have when you're in Tewkesbury. Alternatively, stick with this little bit of olde England with its prime examples of Tudor buildings. Tewkesbury has remained very much untouched in its layout for over 150 years due to its location at the meeting point of the rivers Avon and Severn preventing expansion, and gives you a real feel of stepping back in time, so full of character and archaeological interest that it is flagged as a special place of interest worthy of preservation by the Council of British Archaeology.

Car Rental Tewkesbury

The major attraction in Tewkesbury is the Abbey which is regarded to be the second largest parish church in the country. This former Benedictine monastery is a great example of Norman architecture and also contains a great array of church monuments. These monuments include tomb effigies of notable Tewkesbury residents including the grave of Edward of Westminster, the son of King Henry VI and the last of the Lancastrian line. His body lies in the church due its close proximity to the battlefield where he fell; the Battle of Tewkesbury was during the wars of the roses. For those with a love of history, there is a re-enactment of this pivotal battle each July. The re-enactment forms part of the Tewkesbury Medieval Festival, the largest of its kind in Europe.

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Also nearby is Berkeley Castle, constructed in the twelfth century. The castle was principally constructed as a border castle to protect England from Welsh uprisings. However the castle has had a chequered history and is regarded as the scene of the imprisonment of King Edward II and his eventual murder. The castle has remained as an impressive Norman stronghold and has been continuously inhabited for centuries; today it is still inhabited by the Berkeley family. Despite this inhabitation it is possible to hire the castle for business conferences and weddings making it a startlingly original choice. For those travelling on business, be sure to look at Budget's specialist business offers that ensure you get a great deal and great service.

Tewkesbury is surrounded by some of the most fascinating historical sites and beautiful countryside that England has to offer. A Budget hire car will give you the freedom to tour these sites at your pleasure at a reasonable price. For those with the foresight to book early, be sure to take advantage of Budget's online offers that ensure a great deal and unrivalled service.

Budget Car Hire Tewkesbury
1 Shannon Point
Oakfield Close
Tewkesbury
Gloucester
GL20 8PF

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