Peace Doves

Occurring
for 26 days, 23 hours, 45 mins
Venue
Tewkesbury Abbey
Address
Tewkesbury Abbey Church Street Tewkesbury Gloucester, GL20 5RZ, United Kingdom

Experience peace and light at Tewkesbury Abbey with Peace Doves and Imagine Peace, two breath-taking installations that unite art, community, and hope. Peace Doves, created by artist Peter Walker, fills the Abbey’s nave with thousands of paper doves, each decorated with messages of love and peace by local schools, community groups, and residents. This inspiring display reflects the shared aspirations of people across North Gloucestershire.

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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Peace Doves

Occurring
for 26 days, 23 hours, 45 mins
Venue
Tewkesbury Abbey
Address
Tewkesbury Abbey Church Street Tewkesbury Gloucester, GL20 5RZ, United Kingdom

Experience peace and light at Tewkesbury Abbey with Peace Doves and Imagine Peace, two breath-taking installations that unite art, community, and hope. Peace Doves, created by artist Peter Walker, fills the Abbey’s nave with thousands of paper doves, each decorated with messages of love and peace by local schools, community groups, and residents. This inspiring display reflects the shared aspirations of people across North Gloucestershire.

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