Evesham

城市概覽

Being located in the flood plain of the River Avon the area is well suited to market gardening and the town is famous for its fruit and veg, particularly its asparagus, known by the locals as 'gras'. However, being in a flood plain and being located in a meander of the River Avon, the town is prone to flooding and those from 2007 were the more severe recorded floods. The town was founded around an 8th-century abbey which was mostly destroyed during the Dissolution of the Monasteries and today only a bell tower remains.

如何抵達

By road The town lies alongside the A44 and A46, and is within easy reach of Stratford, Worcester and Cheltenham in addition to the Northern Cotswolds. The M5 motorway (West Bromwich near Birmingham to Exeter) is 11 miles to the W via the A46

By bus Local bus services serve a small interchange upon the town's High Street. First Bus Service X50/550/551 runs Worcester - Evesham. Stagecoach Service X18) runs Coventry - Leamington - Warwick - Wellesbourne - Stratford on Avon - Bidford - Evesham N.N CreswellTemplate:Doead link run limited rural bus services.

By train Wikivoyage has a guide to Rail travel in Great Britain 1 Evesham railway station, High St, Evesham WR11 4EQ. Great Western Railway (GWR) provides services on the Cotswold Line from Hereford to Oxford via Worcester. There are also direct off-peak services to London Paddington and Worcester. (updated Jun 2017)

By bicycle National Cycle Route 41. Bristol - Gloucester - Stratford-upon-Avon - Rugby runs through the town. The route is still under construction and the section between Evesham and Honeyborne (6 miles E) is not yet completed. (updated Jun 2017) National Cycle Route 442. Worcester - Evesham to the W Cotswold Line railway and Honeybourne and Hanborough in Oxfordshire to the E (updated Jun 2017)

By river The River Avon is navigable, and is used by narrow boats between the River Severn at Tewkesbury and the canal network at Stratford.

當地交通

Evesham is a compact town, and one can easily walk around the town centre. Outside the town, a car is likely to be necessary as bus services can be limited in some areas.

必看景點

1 Evesham Abbey. Remains, once home to the 6th largest monastery in England, the Abbey was subject to dissolution during the reign of Henry VIII, resulting in its substantial destruction. The only significant remains that stand today are the 15th-century Bell Tower, the entrance arch to the old Chapter House, and the Almonary. The marked grave of Simon de Montfort, who dies at the Battle of Evesham in 1265, lies close to the Bell Tower. The remains are located within the aptly named Abbey Park, which lies next to the River Avon. During summer, this can be a pleasant spot, and is sometimes host to events such as small funfairs on the neighbouring Crown Meadow ('Party in the Park'), and music at the park's bandstand. (updated Jun 2017) 2 Almonry Museum and Heritage Centre, Abbey Gate, Evesham. WR11 4BQ (Located within the surviving Abbey Almonry building), ☏ +44 1386 446944, [email protected]. Mar-Oct: M-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 2-5PM last entry 4PM; Nov-Feb: M Tu Th-Sa 10AM-5PM last entry 4PM. This museum chronicles the town's history and also houses the town's Tourist Information Centre. Adult £5, child free, senior £2. Riverside. The navigable River Avon runs through the town, and the town is a popular stop off point for narrowboats. Riverside walks are possible alongside Abbey Park and Workman Gardens, located on either side of the River. Blossom Trail. The surrounding Vale of Evesham is home to many orchards, which give their name to the 40 mile AA sign posted walking, cycling and driving route (also visiting Broadway and Pershore) that runs close to the town. Between March and May, cherry, pear and apple blossom can be often seen. (updated Apr 2022) 3 The Valley - Evesham (Evesham Country Park), WR11 4TP (At the northern end of the Evesham bypass (A46) at junction with the Stratford Rd), ☏ +44 1386 298026, [email protected]. M-Sa 9:30AM-5:30PM, Su 10:30AM-4:30PM. A garden centre located to the north of the town, comprising of associated shops, countryside

體驗活動

Hire a boat and paddle around the river in the centre of the town, or take a visit to the Almonry, a museum dedicated to Evesham's colourful history, including the Battle of Evesham. Alternatively one can visit the Regal Cinema on Port Street.

1 Regal Cinema, 41 Port St, Evesham WR11 3LD, ☏ +44 1386 421007, [email protected]. A two-storey, art deco single-screen cinema. (updated Jun 2017) 2 Evesham Vale Light Railway (Narrow Gauge Steam Railway), The Valley, Twyford WR11 4TP (2 miles N of Evesham), ☏ +44 1386 422282. (updated Jun 2017) 3 The Handsam Boat Co. (River Trips on Avon), "Nevrin", Mill Lane, Badsey, Evesham WR11 7EP (use postcode WR11 4ST on your Sat Nav & follow signs for Evesham Rowing Club), ☏ +44 7860 895416 (mobile), [email protected]. end-Mar to mid-Oct. (updated Jun 2017) 4 Cotswold Riding (Riding School), Washpool Equestrian Centre, Stanton, Nr. Broadway WR12 7NE (7½ miles S of Evesham), ☏ +44 1386 584250, [email protected]. Group hacking, group lesson £32/hr; Private lesson £32/½ hr. (updated Jun 2017) 5 Evesham Leisure Centre, Abbey Rd, Evesham WR11 4SU, ☏ +44 1386 444212, [email protected]. Centre: M-F 6:30AM-10:30PM, Sa Su 8AM-7PM, Bank holidays 7AM-5PM. 25 m swimming pool, gym, (17 rope) climbing wall, spinning, cafe. Pay & Display parking (updated Jun 2017) 6 All Things Wild (Nature Centre), Station Rd, Honeybourne WR11 7QZ (7 miles E of Evesham), ☏ +44 1386 833083, [email protected]. Summer: 10AM-6PM; (open all year). Adult £10.99, child £9.99, senior £10.49. (updated Jun 2017) 7 Honeybourne Pottery (Pottery Activities & Classes), 3 High St, Honeybourne WR11 7PQ, ☏ +44 1386 830410, [email protected]. Throw a pot & decorate (approx 1 hr) child £18, adult £22. (updated Jun 2017)

購物

Evesham is not famous for its shopping, but there is still a range of shops on Bridge Street and High Street. The town benefits from several nice little independent shops, the largest of which being Magpie Antiques, which despite the name also sells toys and collectables and is great for souvenirs and random gift ideas.

1 Magpie Antiques, 1 High St, Evesham WR11 4DA, ☏ +44 1386 41631, [email protected]. (updated Jun 2017) The town has two markets, one indoor which is open most days, but is sadly in terminal decline. The outdoor market, which is held on the High Street on Saturdays is a more lively affair, and offers a range of goods. There is also the Riverside Shopping Centre.

2 Riverside Shopping Centre, WR11 4RD, ☏ +44 1386 49442. A small shopping centre mostly dedicated to clothing and accessory stores. There is also an inexpensive multi-storey carpark adjacent to the shopping centre for customer convenience. (updated Feb 2017) 3 Morrisons (Supermarket), Davies Rd, Evesham WR11 1DX, ☏ +44 1386 49351. M-Sa 7AM-10PM, Su 10AM-6PM. Petrol statio