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Cheltenham Spa
Cheltenham Spa is home to an excellent festivals programme including the excellent Cheltenham Gold Cup, spectacular regency architecture and excellent shopping. Only a short bus or train journy away from Gloucester it is an excellent day out from the city.
The Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley
Whether you are planning to visit Gloucester for a day or longer, the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley are only a stone’s throw from the city of Gloucester. One of England's few remaining ancient forests and an area of outstanding natural beauty, with its rich and varied landscape, the area provides endless interest for walkers, historians, artists and nature-lovers.
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The Cotswolds
If you’ve visited before – or if you’re planning a visit for the first time – remember, the Cotswolds occupies an area larger than a few villages. The area in the north of the Cotswolds includes villages such as Bourton-on-the-Water, Winchcombe and Chipping Campden; whilst to the South, the area has a slightly wilder nature, especially in the beautiful five valleys around Stroud.
Highlights
Stanway
This estate village is centred upon the magnificent Stanway House with its baroque gatehouse and…
Broad Campden
Many of Broad Campden's cottage are thatched, which along with the honey Cotswold stone, makes…
Northleach
Northleach has a splendid perpendicular church with some interesting monumental brasses. The town…
Moreton in Marsh
Located at the head of the beautiful Evenlode Valley (and on a direct rail link from London),…
Cirencester
Cirencester is a thriving market town with a bustling market place presenting a colourful and…
Minchinhampton
Minchinhampton is one of the Cotswold's secret treasures; a delightful market town surrounded by…
Guiting Power
A village in the heart of the north cotswold country in the upper reaches of the Windrush Valley.
Painswick
The historic wool town of Painswick, known as ‘The Queen of the Cotswolds’, is one of the finest…
Tetbury
Tetbury is a Cotswold town of great architectural interest and is well placed as a base for touring…
Coln St Aldwyns
Between Bibury and Fairford, this is one of three neighbouring villages - Hatherop and Quenington…
Bourton on the Water
Probably the most popular village in the Cotswolds, and often referred to as the "Venice of the…
Stanton
Stanton is an outstandingly beautiful village, situated below the wooded Cotswold edge.
Donnington
Donnington Mill is the home of a country brewery which has given its name to a well-loved local ale.
South Cerney
The nearby Cotswold Water Park is very popular with water sports enthusiasts and families.
Snowshill
Snowshill is known for its exceptional unspoilt beauty and for the views over the Severn Vale to…
Stroud
In Stroud, ‘the Covent Garden of the Cotswolds’, you will find an eclectic mix of galleries, cafes…
The Duntisbournes
A string of attractive villages along the valley of the tiny Dunt Stream.
