Walk the Tewkesbury Labyrinth

Every day at for 2 hours
Tewkesbury Abbey
Tewkesbury Abbey Church Street Tewkesbury Gloucester, GL20 5RZ, United Kingdom
'Every journey begins with a single step'

The Labyrinth is coming to Tewkesbury Abbey, and you’re invited to walk it and join an 1000-year long tradition. It will be in the Abbey for you to explore for as long or as little as you like during normal Abbey opening hours.

A Labyrinth is a winding path used for meditation and prayer. Pilgrims have been walking Labyrinths for thousands of years; this symbolic journey represents the path to God, enlightenment or your deepest self. It enables us, in the midst of the busyness of life, to be still and focus our thoughts and feelings. The Labyrinth at Tewkesbury Abbey is an exact replica of the one in Chartres Cathedral in France, which is thought to date from around 1200.

The Labyrinth is free to take part in, with no tickets required, but donations to the Abbey are welcome. As you walk it, try to let go of your fears, worries and concerns, and you may wish to take time to pray or reflect once you reach the centre.

Free

Tewkesbury Abbey

With a history stretching over 900 years, Tewkesbury Abbey is one of the largest parish churches in the country. The present building was consecrated in 1121 and continues to be a parish church for Tewkesbury after it was purchased from Henry VIII's commissioners in 1540 for the  sum of £453. The Abbey has seen many changes over those 900 years and continues to evolve as a living parish church for Tewkesbury. We welcome everyone regardless of faith or no faith and hope that, whether you visit for a service or to see our architecture and history, your visit will bring refreshment to body, mind and spirit. 

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Walk the Tewkesbury Labyrinth

Every day at for 2 hours
Tewkesbury Abbey
Tewkesbury Abbey Church Street Tewkesbury Gloucester, GL20 5RZ, United Kingdom

'Every journey begins with a single step'

The Labyrinth is coming to Tewkesbury Abbey, and you’re invited to walk it and join an 1000-year long tradition. It will be in the Abbey for you to explore for as long or as little as you like during normal Abbey opening hours.

A Labyrinth is a winding path used for meditation and prayer. Pilgrims have been walking Labyrinths for thousands of years; this symbolic journey represents the path to God, enlightenment or your deepest self. It enables us, in the midst of the busyness of life, to be still and focus our thoughts and feelings. The Labyrinth at Tewkesbury Abbey is an exact replica of the one in Chartres Cathedral in France, which is thought to date from around 1200.

The Labyrinth is free to take part in, with no tickets required, but donations to the Abbey are welcome. As you walk it, try to let go of your fears, worries and concerns, and you may wish to take time to pray or reflect once you reach the centre.

Free

Safeguarding

The parish of Tewkesbury: St Mary the Virgin (Tewkesbury Abbey) is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Gloucester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

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Tewkesbury Abbey Charity No. 1133813