Royal Hop Pole Hotel

Join us for guided tours of this Grade II* listed building which will include the restored Medieval Banqueting Hall and Paintings. This part 15th century Public House was once one of the town's three coaching inns when Tewkesbury was a vital hub of the national coaching network.

Charles Dickens mentions the Hop Pole in his novel ‘Pickwick Papers'. Seen from the front, the building was originally three Inns: the central section has an ornate portico, dating from 1921, having replaced a wide gateway leading to the yard and stables at the rear. Above the portico is the royal coat of arms of Princess Mary of Teck, later Queen Mary, Royal Consort to George V. The Hotel was permitted to display the Royal Arms after the Princess’s 1891 visit, since then it has been called The Royal Hop Pole.

Restored by JD Wetherspoon, then reopening in 2008, it is now a popular 28-bedroom riverside hostelry.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 08 September:

1130 & 1300

Sunday 15 September:

1130 & 1300

Location & directions

94 Church Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5RS

Contact on day:

Emma - 01684 274039

Telephone number:

+441684274039

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please call us on 01684 274 039 (or pop in to reception) to book as numbers have to be limited. When phoning, please press option 1 for hotel.

Booking contact name:

Emma S

Booking telephone number:

+441684274039

Booking email:

[email protected]

Accessibility details

Full ground floor access to pub. Due to the age of the building the upper part of the hotel is unsuitable for wheelchairs. Parts of the upper floors are narrow and uneven. There is 1 flight of stairs on the tour. There is unfortunately no lift.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

45 hour(s)

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