Evesham

Evesham is a market town and civil parish in Worcestershire, England. It lies on the River Avon, about eight miles southeast of Worcester, and is the principal town of the Vale of Evesham.

The town grew in the medieval period around Evesham Abbey, a Benedictine monastery whose remains shaped local streets and land use. Following the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century, Evesham continued as a market town and agricultural hub.

The Vale of Evesham is a fertile agricultural area known for fruit and vegetable production. Today, the town's economy combines farming, processing, retail, and services, with a notable emphasis on horticulture.

Notable landmarks include The Almonry, a medieval building now housing a local heritage site; the Abbey Gardens along the River Avon; and the parish church of St Lawrence. The town hosts markets and local events, reflecting its long trading tradition.

Governance is through Evesham Town Council, part of the Wychavon District Council in Worcestershire, with representation on the Worcestershire County Council and in Parliament for the Mid Worcestershire constituency.

Evesham is served by Evesham railway station on the Cotswold Line, linking Worcester and Oxford, and by a regional road network that connects to nearby towns.

As of the latest estimates, the population is around 25,000.