Originally laid out between 1696 and 1705, this is the only restored Dutch style water garden in the country.
Visitors can explore canals, clipped hedges and working 17th-century vegetable plots and discover many old varieties of fruit trees.
The city of Gloucester boasts a rich history and heritage. Not only does the area boast a stunning cathedral its waterside location and Victorian docks add an extra dimension to this already intriguing city. The local waterways museum delves into this exciting feature of the city.
Rural Gloucestershire is a place of beauty and ancient legend. Great places to visit include Puzzlewood, Roman Cirencester, Chastleton House and the Cheese Rolling at Cooper's Hill on May Bank Holiday Monday. The beauty of the Cotswolds is never far away. Visit Bourton-on-the-Water, the Cotswold Water Park, Cotswold Wildlife Park or the Cotswold Farm Park or enjoy the river Thames at Lechlade. The Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway is also another popular school day out, with workshops on steam engines, physics and historic reenactments of eras such as World War II evacuees.
A 15-year-old boy fell 60ft over the edge of a cliff whilst on a geography school trip, miraculously only suffering minor injuries.