What river runs through Tewkesbury?
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Asked by: Samantha Scott
River Avon
| River Avon | |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| Counties | Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire |
| Towns | Rugby, Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon, Evesham, Tewkesbury |
| Physical characteristics | |
Which rivers meet in Tewkesbury?
Tewkesbury lies at the heart of a vale where rivers Severn and Avon meet, the Severn flowing down from Wales and the Avon on its way from Stratford.
Does the River Severn run through Tewkesbury?
Tewkesbury is unique because of its location at the junction – or confluence – of two rivers. The picturesque River Avon, often referred to as ‘Shakespeare’s Avon’ and the mighty River Severn.
Which tributary meets River Severn at Tewkesbury?
Bushley Brook joins just upstream of the confluence of the Warwickshire Avon with the Severn at Tewkesbury. One of several Avons, this one flows west through Rugby, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon. It is then joined by its tributary the River Arrow, before joining the Severn.
Are there two Avon rivers?
The river shares the name Avon (derived from a Celtic word meaning “river”) with several other rivers in Great Britain, including the Avon of Bristol (or Lower Avon) and the Avon of Warwickshire (or Upper Avon).
What is the widest river in the UK?
Longest rivers of the United Kingdom
| Rank | River | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Severn | Wales/England |
| 2 | River Thames | England |
| 3 | River Trent | England |
| 4 | River Wye | Wales/England |
What river separates Wales England?
The River Wye (/waɪ/; Welsh: Afon Gwy [ɡʊɨ̯]) is the fourth-longest river in the UK, stretching some 250 kilometres (155 miles) from its source on Plynlimon in mid Wales to the Severn estuary. For much of its length the river forms part of the border between England and Wales.
What river runs through Gloucester?
the Severn
At Gloucester the Severn becomes tidal and meanders to the sea. Navigation is difficult on this section and is bypassed by a ship canal (opened 1827), which leaves the estuary at Sharpness. Other canals that join the river, linking it with the Midlands region of England and with the River Thames, are virtually disused.
What river is Worcester on?
mighty River Severn
The mighty River Severn is Britain’s longest river. It runs from the Welsh mountains, through the beautiful Shropshire and Worcestershire countryside and down to the flatlands of the Severn estuary. The course of the river is mostly rural, but it does flow through the ancient cities of Worcester and Gloucester.
What river runs through Stratford upon Avon?
River Avon
River Avon at Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England.
