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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
Donnington
Donnington Mill is the home of a country brewery which has given its name to a well-loved local ale.
Cirencester
Cirencester is a thriving market town with a bustling market place presenting a colourful and...
The Rissingtons
Great and Little Rissington are good vernacular Cotswold villages on the hillside with some fine...
Bourton on the Water
Probably the most popular village in the Cotswolds, and often referred to as the "Venice of the...
Northleach
Northleach has a splendid perpendicular church with some interesting monumental brasses. The town...
Burford
With its medieval bridge, old stone houses and attractive Tudor and Georgian frontages, Burford is...
Coln St Aldwyns
Between Bibury and Fairford, this is one of three neighbouring villages - Hatherop and Quenington...
Tewkesbury
Situated where the Rivers Severn and Avon meet, Tewkesbury has a character all of its own and is...
Ampney Crucis
There are three 'Ampneys' named after the brook of that name. Ampney Crucis is largest, boast two...
Lechlade
Lechlade is well knowns as the highest navigable point of the River Thames and provides a complete...
Guiting Power
A village in the heart of the north cotswold country in the upper reaches of the Windrush Valley.
Cheltenham
The Spa town of Cheltenham has been welcoming visitors for almost three hundred years, ever since...
Daglingworth
Just outside Cirencester and the first of the villages along the Duntisbourne Valley.
Stanway
This estate village is centred upon the magnificent Stanway House with its baroque gatehouse and...
Snowshill
Snowshill is known for its exceptional unspoilt beauty and for the views over the Severn Vale to...