Evesham

A pleasant enough day out, starting with a visit to THE VALLEY, EVESHAM Country with a visit to a local town museum, drinks at a historical old inn, and great fish and chips for lunch. Evesham is a town on the river Avon In Worcestershire, the town itself being situated on a sharp horseshoe curved bend of the river. It was founded in the eighth century around the Benedictine Abbey. The name comes from the old English word (Eof) who was a man in charge of the swine belonging to the Bishop of Worcester, and ( homme) which applied in this area, to land on the side and in the bend of the river. Originally, the town was known in 709 as EVESHOMME, before becoming Evesham in 1086. ================================================ What we suggest is when visiting Evesham, first of all go and take a break at the Evesham country Park SAT NAV DIRECTIONS. THE VALLEY, EVESHAM, WORCESTRERSHIRE, WR11 4DS You will find coffee shops, a selection of varied shops, pleasant seating areas, and a miniature train ride, an ideal break for kids and adults. READ OUR DISABLED TRAVELLERS TWO REVIEWS ON EUANS GUIDE. In their search button area, TYPE IN, THE VALLEY, EVESHAM ================================================= Then continue your day out by visiting Evesham town centre. ( Photo 1 ). Around 701, the third bishop of Worcester, EGWIN, founded the Abbey here after hearing of a vision of the Virgin Mary, by a swine herder named EOF, and then seeing the vision himself, and he later became known as Bishop Saint EGWIN. The medieval town developed in the horse shoe bend of the river Avon, then it was granted a market in 1055, and during this 11th century, the Earl of Mercia, LEOFRIC, founded Holy Trinity Church, with his wife GODIFU, ( who is better known as Lady Godiva) ( photos. 2 and 3 ). The only part left of the old Abbey, is the building housing the “Almonry heritage centre. READ THIS REVIEW OF “ THE ALMONRY “ on Euans Guide. ============================================== Now, set your SATNAV to Merstow Green, Evesham, WR11 4BD. This is for a short stay three hour carpark Ample time to see the trip we suggest. ================================================= Today, Evesham has a main High Street, with a few shops along side streets as well, and you can have a pleasant enough stroll from the short stay car park. ( photo 4 ). However, the carpark only allows up to three hours parking, even for disabled. ( Photo 5 and 6). Ye Olde Red Horse Inn. Across the island from the abbey, stands a grand old looking historical inn, and an ideal little pub to enjoy a quick drink, before exploring Evesham READ THIS REVIEW OF “YE OLDE RED HORSE” on Euans guide ================================================= ( photo 7 and 8 ). Stroll along High Street now, passing a few small shops that may appeal to you stepping inside, but, It may well be time for a light lunch by now, and we would certainly recommend Monica’s Fish bar and cafe, An old seaside type of eating, where you can sit inside and enjoy very good tasty food. For the over 65,s you must try their special offer, a huge piece of fish, proper chunky chips, peas, salad, and a cup of tea, READ THIS REVIEW OF MONICAS FISH BAR AND CAFE on Euans guide ================================================== ( photo 8 j. Cross the main road at the traffic lights, and opposite Monica’s is a very good fruit and veg shop, Macs Finest fruits of Evesham. ( photos 9 and 10 ) Then further along, heading back towards your carpark, there are a few shops again, before you arrive at the old Market square ( photo 11 ). The large red building is that of Market square shopping centre, overlooked by the Abbey church steeple. A couple of coffee places may entice you again for a short break, or opposite and back on High Street, the old Royal Oak may catch your eye. (Photo 12 ). The Royal Oak. During 2025 this was closed for refurbishment, and will hopefully open again perhaps the following year. Now slowly walk back to the car park after a nice easy lazy afternoon at Evesham.