Tetbury Tetbury Heritage is a pretty village in the Cotswolds is renowned for its architectural heritage and beautiful buildings. It was designated as an outstanding conservation area in 1971 and has buildings dating from the height of its prosperity in the wool trade during the 17 century. One of his most famous buildings is the Market House, a building with columns dating back to 1655 and still used as a place to market today.Races Woolsack annually hosts races Tetbury Woolsack annual event Pentecost regular since the Middle Ages. Competitors have to climb the steep hill Gumstool wore a sack of wool 60 pounds. Gumstool Hill are names after ducking stool, which was used in the Middle Ages to avoid fraudulent traders, and used to be found at the foot of Chipping Steps Down Horsepool.Tetbury Attractions Overlooking the town is an imposing church century 18th, the parish church of St Mary, once described as one of the best Georgian Gothic designs. It was built on the site of a former medieval church, whose remains are still visible in its passages. The church has the fourth highest spire in England.Long Street is the place to shop with about 25 antique shops and any building really well. The city has connections from Royal Highness Prince Charles has his home in Highgrove House nearby and many local shops proudly display the "Princes of Wales' feathers.A couple of miles from Tetbury is Chavenage House, an Elizabethan mansion visited by Oliver Cromwell during the Civil War, when he said he cajoled the owner to vote for the impeachment of the king. The house has many treasures including rare tapestries and guided tours are available.It is also close to Westonbirt Arboretum Forestry Commission, one of the best collections of trees known in the UK, with 600 acres of stately avenues and paths. The center is home to many rare and exotic trees that date back to 1850. There is also a traditional work of wood, dating back even further to the 13th century.Tetbury is 10 miles from Cirencester and 20 miles from Gloucester. The nearest motorway junction is on the exit J17 M4 Chippenham. It is well served by local buses.