From Conquest to Kingdom – The Bayeux Tapestry and Norman Heritage Trail

Experience the story of 1066 and the subsequent Norman kingdom through a full-scale Bayeux Tapestry reproduction and local heritage trail.

Set within Tewkesbury Abbey, one of Britain's finest surviving Norman buildings, this exhibition invites visitors to experience the story of 1066. It features a full-scale 70-metre printed reproduction of the Bayeux Tapestry, developed in partnership with the British Museum. Visitors explore the history of the Norman kingdom, moving beyond the Battle of Hastings to discover the figures and culture of the era.