Five items believed to be Second World War bombs have been detonated after construction workers discovered suspected wartime explosives at the Great Tythe Barn, a wedding venue near Tetbury.
The discovery was reported at about 9.50am on November 2, 2026. Police then put a 200-metre exclusion zone in place at the venue while specialist bomb disposal experts were called to assess the items and deal with them safely.
Suspected wartime explosives were later detonated in a field near Tetbury, according to the report. The operation followed the discovery of further items at the venue grounds.
Exclusion zone placed around wedding venue
The Great Tythe Barn described itself as a well-known wedding venue and said the items were found in the grounds. The venue contacted police immediately after the discovery, with the area cordoned off while bomb disposal specialists attended.
The venue warned that the evacuation zone could be extended because more items had been found. It also said the situation was changing quickly and asked people to stay away from the area.
“Earlier today, five items believed to be Second World War bombs were discovered in the grounds of our venue.”
The statement said police and bomb disposal teams responded swiftly. It did not identify the construction work being carried out or state how many people were evacuated.
Public told to follow emergency instructions
People in the area were asked to follow instructions from the emergency services while the specialist assessment and disposal operation took place. The initial exclusion zone covered 200 metres around the Great Tythe Barn.
The report said the suspected explosives were detonated that afternoon in a field near Tetbury. It did not give further details about damage, injuries, road restrictions or the precise location of the detonation.
The Great Tythe Barn’s statement expressed thanks to the police and bomb disposal teams involved. No further information about the items’ exact age, condition or origin was provided.
