Gloucester

Gloucester

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.

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Cotswold Leisure - Chipping Camden

In the picturesque town of Chipping Campden in Gloucestershire you will find Cotswold Leisure – Chipping Campden.

This leisure centre offers local people a gym, swimming pool, four court sports hall and tennis courts.

Overbridge

A single-arch stone bridge spanning the River Severn, built in 1825-30 by the great engineer Thomas Telford.

Puzzlewood

A magical day out in the Forest of Dean

At Puzzlewood you can explore a mile of pathways winding through deep gulley’s of moss covered rocks, over wooden bridges and through fantastic tree and rock formations; all set in 14 acres of ancient woodland.

Waterland (Activities) Gear Ltd.

Situated in the Keynes Country Park (Cotswold Country Park) which is part Of the Cotswold Water Park in Spratsgate Lane near Cirencester, on the Gloucestershire Wiltshire Border, Waterlandprovide general watersports and other outdoor activities for Business, the General Public, Schools and Youth Groups.

Dick Whittington Farm Park

Welcome to Dick Whittington Farm Park

My farm is full of interesting animals, fascinating wildlife and exciting activities! Visit the pets corner and help my farm hands feed the animals or, if you like running around, check out the indoor or outdoor play areas. Kids will have hours of fun in our very large heated Play Barn.

Market Hall

Outstanding 400-year-old Cotswold market hall

In the centre of Chipping Campden, a lovely small town in the Cotswolds stands the beautiful Market Hall. Surrounded by ancient houses made from the local honey-coloured stone, it’s easy to imagine the market-place alive with the bustle of traders from centuries past.

Kingswood Abbey

This 16th century gatehouse, one of the latest monastic buildings in England, displays a richly sculpted mullioned window.

It is the sole survivor of this Cistercian abbey. 

All that now remains of the abbey is the early 16th century gatehouse with a range of precinct wall on each side, although there are signs of earthworks in the surrounding fields.

Go Ape Forest of Dean

Winner of Cheshire Tourism Awards – Best Tourism Experience.

Our Tree Top Junior will remain open during the weekends in December and January - don’t forget a pair of gloves!

Corinium Museum

Visitors can trace the story of the Cotswolds from Prehistory to the late 19th Century, with hands-on exhibits, interactive displays and a wealth of precious artefacts. There are animated and practical games, and audio-visual screens to bring the past to life for everyone from schoolchildren to grandparents.

Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate

A 17th-century grandstand and Cotswold country estate

Lodge Park

John 'Crump' Dutton built this 17th-century grandstand, fuelled by his passion for deer coursing, gambling, banqueting and entertaining.

Cotswold Falconry Centre

Birds of prey are constantly showing off their skills at this amazing centre, where breeding and conservation are of paramount importance. Many different types of birds of prey are on display here, including eagles, hawks, owls and falcons.

Cotswold Falconry Centre aims to be one of the friendliest Raptor centres in the country.

Chedworth Roman Villa

Walk in the footsteps of Romans and experience life in this grand Roman villa

The ruins of one of the largest Romano British villas in the country. Also considered one of the most complete and extensive sites, includes some great mosaics. Interesting activities and events throughout the summer and school hols.

Cirencester Amphitheatre

The earthwork remains of one of the largest Roman amphitheatres in Britain, built in the early 2nd century.

It served the Roman city of Corinium (now Cirencester), then second only in size and importance to London, and had a capacity of around 8,000 spectators. Later fortified against Saxon invaders. 

The Whereat Trail

Hailes Abbey

The Cistercian abbey of Hailes was founded in 1246 in Gloucestershire by the Earl of Cornwall in thanks for surviving a shipwreck. 

Greyfriars

Substantial remains of an early Tudor friary church of Franciscan 'grey friars'.

The Grey Friars, or Franciscans, were followers of St Francis of Assisi and founded many religious houses across Europe.

They earned their name from the grey habits that were worn as a symbol of their vow of poverty.

Great Witcombe Roman Villa

The remains of a large and luxurious villa built around AD 250, with a bathhouse complex and possibly the shrine of a water spirit.

The villa at Great Witcombe is one of a group of large houses in the region and was constructed on the steep banks of Birdlip Hill below a line of springs.

Bredon Barn

Large medieval threshing barn

Beautifully constructed 14th-century barn made from local Cotswold stone. Dramatic aisled interior and unusual stone chimney cowling are notable.

Offa's Dyke

A three-mile section of the great earthwork boundary dyke built along the Anglo-Welsh border by Offa, King of Mercia, probably during the 780s. This especially impressive wooded stretch includes the Devil's Pulpit, with fine views of Tintern Abbey.

Blackfriars

One of the most complete surviving friaries of Dominican 'black friars' in England, later converted into a Tudor house and cloth factory. Notable features include the church and the fine scissor-braced dormitory roof.

Dynamic Pursuits Ltd - Cirencester

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Gloucestershire Archives

We gather, keep and share historic archive collections relating to Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire - and local and family history resources relating to Gloucestershire.

The archives are kept at our main Alvin Street site in Gloucester and you can use them in our public research room.

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