Cotswolds Tourist Attractions

Avon Valley Steam Railway

Located at Bitton Station midway between Bristol and Bath on the A431 one mile from Keynsham.

The Avon Valley Railway is more than just a train ride, offering a whole new experience for some or a nostalgic memory for others.

The track now extends south to the proposed location of a new platform at the River Avon with the opening planned during 2003. Passengers will be able to enjoy walks in the surrounding countryside, as well as the many attractions the River Avon has to offer.

Open certain dates from March to January. Avon Valley Railway, Bitton Railway Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD. Tel: 0117 932 5538. Web site: www.avonvalleyrailway.org.
E-mail: info@avonvalleyrailway.org.

Bibury Trout Farm

For adults and older children. The Bibury Trout Farm is one of the oldest and attractive trout farms in the country. High quality trout reared to supply angling waters and for fishing by visitors. Gift shop, beginners fishing lessons (summer), fresh and smoked trout sales, and cafe.

Open Summer and Winter. Bibury Trout Farm, Bibury, GL7 5NL.
Tel: 01285 740215/740212. Directions: B4425 7miles from Cirencester.

For Places to Stay in and nearby to Bibury - See Accommodation Bibury, Burford and Cirencester.

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Birdland - Park and Gardens

For Adults and children of all ages. Birdland at Bourton-on-the-Water is set in Seven acres of woodland, river and gardens, inhabited by over 500 birds, flamingos, pelicans, penguins and cranes, 50 aviaries, also tropical, temperate, and desert houses. Picnic areas, cafe, gifts and play area.

Open all year. Birdland, Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2BN.
Tel: 01451 820480.

For Places to Stay nearby - See Accommodation at Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold and Guiting Power.

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Cotswold Falconry Centre

For both adults and children. Watch the flying exhibitions of eagles, hawks, owls, and falcons. Appreciate their speed, grace, agility and their close relationship with the falconer. There are many breeding pairs of birds including the owls in Owl Wood. The Falconry Centre is in the same grounds as Batsford Arboretum.

Open mid February to mid November 10.30am to 5.30pm.
Cotswolds Falconry Centre, Batsford Park, Moreton-in-Marsh,
GL56 9QB. Directions: A44, 2 miles out of Moreton-in-Marsh towards Broadway.

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Cotswold Farm Park

 A rare treat for all the family and especially children. From Gloucester cattle to Guernsey goats, Cotswold sheep to Crested ducks, there is a rare British breed for every week of the year. Animal audio tour, tractor school and Farm Safari Ride. Touch animals, adventure playground, pets corner, gift shop, and cafe. The Cotswold Farm Park is situated not far from the village of
Guiting Power, near Stow-on-the-Wold in Gloucestershire.

Open 24 March to 30 September. October at weekend only and Autumn half term. Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, GL54 5UG. Tel:01451 850307. Website: www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk. Directions: Follow brown signs from Stow-on-the-Wold or Bourton-on-the-Water.

For Places to Stay nearby - See Accommodation at Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Guiting Power and Winchcombe.

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Cogges Manor Farm Museum

Cogges is a unique, working museum depicting Oxfordshire rural life in Victorian times set in an historic manor house and Cotswold stone farm buildings. Located 2.5 miles from Witney.

Visitors take a step back in time when they enter the beautiful farmstead with its original Cotswold buildings and meet traditional breeds of farm animals including cows, sheep, pigs and chickens.

Characters from Cogges' history describe life on a working farm in an audio tour of the farm buildings and displays of farm implements and machinery. Regular demonstrations of farm work such as hand-milking and butter-making add to the experience and help bring the museum to life.

For Places to Stay nearby - See Accommodation at Witney, Faringdon, Burford, minster lovell, woodstock and Oxford.

Please note this Attraction is CLOSED to day visitors in 2010 due to alterations

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Cogges Manor Farm
Museum, Church Lane,
Witney, Oxfordshire,
OX28 3LA

Tel: 01993 772602
Fax: 01993 703056
Email Cogges Manor Farm
Web - Cogges Farm Museum

Regular activities

• handmilking
• feeding the pigs
• buttermaking on most Sunday afternoons
• work of the Victorian maids in the manor house.

Special events

• theme weekends
• daily activities for children and families
  in the school holidays
• summer evening performances.

Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection

For adults and older children. Famous as the home of "Brum" the little car from the childrens' TV series, this collection of vehicles includes cars, motorcycles and caravans displayed with all kinds of memorabilia. There is also one of the largest collections of metal motoring signs and a number of teddy bears and rare pedal cars - something for everyone.

Open March to October. Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection, The Old Mill, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire. Tel: 01451 821255.

For Places to Stay nearby - See Accommodation at Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold and Guiting Power.

Website: www.cotswold-motor-museum.co.uk

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Cotswold Water Park & Keynes Country Park

The Cotswolds Water Park is for adults and children of all ages. Britain's largest Water Park - 132 great lakes south of Cirencester. All outdoor needs are satisfied including:- nature reserves, country parks, water sports, Thames Path, cycling, fishing, riding, caravanning and camping. Safe summer bathing , lakeside cafe, walks cycling, barbecues, children's play area, bike, boat, and surf bike hire. Waterland outdoor activities centre. Disabled wheelchair access at Keynes Country Park.

Open all year. Cotswold Water Park & Keynes Country Park, Shorncote, Cirencester, GL5 6DF. Tel: 01285 860186. Web site: www.waterpark.org. Directions: 3.5 miles west of A419 Spine Road junction.

For nearby Places to Stay - See Accommodation at Cirencester.

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Cotswold Wild Life Park

Cotswolds Wild Life Park is located near Burford and is for adults and children of all ages. The Park exhibits over 200 animal species in approximately 200 acres of parkland and beautiful gardens with a fine variety of plants around a setting of a listed Victorian Manor House. Facilities include cafe, picnic areas, adventure playground, narrow-gauge railway, and gift shop. Disabled wheelchair access provided for.

Open all year. Cotswold Wild Life Park, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4JW. Tel: 01993 823006. Web site: www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk.

For Places to Stay nearby - See Accommodation at Burford.

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Dunkirk Mill Centre

The Dunkirk Mill Centre offers a wonderful opportunity to see a see a massive working water wheel directly powering a rare piece of historic textile machinery. The overshot wheel, twelve feet wide and thirteen feet in diameter, was installed in the mill in 1855 as part of the last major re-building programme carried out during its time as a woollen mill. It was made and installed by James Ferrabee of Stroud having a mainly cast iron frame with forty steel buckets.

The wheel is operated regularly on opening days, (subject to water supply), and the sight of the wheel starting to move in a powerful cascade of water is unforgettable. The Dunkirk Mill Centre has been made possible with the assistance of a grant from the Local Heritage Initiative.

Please note there is no public parking on site except for disabled visitors.

You can park in the Cycle Path car park behind Egypt Mill just off the A46 on the edge of Nailsworth and follow the cycle trail, it isn’t far and it is a beautiful walk.

Stroud Road, Nailsworth, GL5 2HP - Telephone: 01453 766273
Email: imack@btopenworld.com
Main: Website

For Places to Stay nearby - See Accommodation at Nailsworth, Stroud, Painswick, Minchinghampton, Tetbury, Wooton-under-Edge

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Heritage Motoring Centre

The Heritage Motor Centre near Banbury in Warwickshire is the largest collection of historic British cars in the World. There is also the all-new 'Time Road' which leads visitors on a fascinating journey through Britain's motoring and social history, as well as a 1930's themed motoring cinema and the 'Get Behind the Wheel' zone.

Junction 12 M40, Warwickshire - tel 01926 641188
www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk

For Places to Stay nearby - See Accommodation at Banbury and
Stratford-upon-Avon.

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Hereford & Gloucester Canal Trust

Since 1983 the Trust has pursued its aim to fully restore the 34 miles of canal and locks which will once again link Hereford with Ledbury, Dymock, Newent and the rest of the inland waterway system at Gloucester.

Their policy is to develop significant showpiece lengths of the canal in each county, working towards the full restoration.

Some of the original 22 locks were extremely deep so the restoration will include a few extra locks to make them all a practical depth.

The Wharf House, Over, Gloucestershire. GL2 8DB
01452 332900 (Tel)
01452 332901 (Fax)
thewharfhouse@yahoo.co.uk
www.thewharfhouse.com

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The World of Mechanical Music is a living museum of the extraordinary variety of self-playing musical instruments and automata which were the pride and joy of our Great Grandparents, and the only kind of "canned" musical entertainment available in the home before regular broadcasting started up in 1924.

All the instruments are maintained in the most perfect possible order in our world-famous workshops on the premises, and introduced and played by our well informed guides in the form of a live entertainment.

The Oak House, High Street, Northleach, Gloucestershire. GL54 3ET
Tel: 01451 860181 - Fax: 01451 861133
Email: keith@mechanicalmusic.co.uk
Website: www.mechanicalmusic.co.uk

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Gloucester Antiques Centre

Founded in 1978 by Eddie Cook, Gloucester Antiques Centre is one of the longest established antiques centres in the UK. Located in a former Victorian Grain Warehouse known as “The Lock Warehouse”, Gloucester Antiques Centre is one of the largest antiques centres in the region. We offer the widest range of antiques and collectables in the West of England. With over 20,000 square feet, we have a massive selection of antiques and collectables all under one roof.

Gloucester Antiques Centre
No. 1 Severn Road, The Docks, Gloucester, GL1 2LE
Open: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm - Sunday 11.30pm to 4.30pm
Email: info@gacl.co.uk - Tel: 01452 529 716
Website: www.gacl.co.uk

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Gloucester City Museum & Art Gallery

The museum's fascinating displays are housed in a fine Victorian Building in the heart of the City and contains many items of national and international importance. Among the spectacular collection are the archaeological finds, fine and decorative arts, and natural history specimens representing Gloucester's rich heritage.

A visit to the City Museum and Art Gallery will tell you so much about the early history of Gloucester. As well as fascinating Roman and Mediaeval displays there are dinosaurs, fossils, paintings, clocks, furniture, the stunning Birdlip Mirror and lots more.

A wide range of exquisite touring exhibitions and an exciting programme of events, hands-on activities, are held throughout the year.

Whether you are a researcher, a professional, an amateur, or an enthusiast about archaeology, fine art, science or history there are plenty of objects in our collection to grab your attention. And if you are visiting us a parent, grand parent or a child of any age, there is always something to do for children, interactive and other hands-on activities.

OPENING TIMES: Tuesday to Saturday all year, 10.00-17.00.
FREE ADMISSION
Tel: 01452 396131
Brunswick Road
Gloucester
GL1 1HP
e-mail: city.museum@gloucester.gov.uk
Website: www.gloucester.gov.uk/citymuseum

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Gloucester Docks and the Sharpness Canal

The former dock estate has become a popular destination where visitors can enjoy shops, museums and refreshment places or just wander around the quays, looking at a variety of historic buildings and interesting vessels on the water.

An information office near the Southgate Street entrance is run by the Gloucester Docks Trading Co., who are responsible for the routine management of the area.
There is also a Visitor Information Point in the Merchants Quay building in the centre of the site.
The docks are well signposted with brown signs on the main approach roads. The vehicle entrance is from Southgate St, a short distance from the city centre. There is ample space for visitor parking within the dock estate.

Telephone 01452 311190
Website: www.gloucesterdocks.me.uk

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Gloucester Folk Museum

Gloucester Folk Museum is one of the oldest-established museums dedicated to social history. The collections have been drawn together through mainly gifts from the entire county of Gloucestershire, and represent one of the most fascinating collections of such material.

From treen (small wooden items), to the intriguing story of the river Severn fisheries, from historic costume to the life of the dairy; from the reconstructed Victorian classroom to the original pin factory - all of these plus hundreds of other elements of our local history are to be found here.

Set in Tudor timber-framed buildings, one of which was traditionally associated with the final night of the protestant martyr, Bishop Hooper, the Folk Museum is a complex of rooms on different levels and with a unique ambience that makes it a popular sight for locals and visitors. Behind the chocolate-box facade is a museum which is both larger than seems possible, and constantly surprising. No visit to Gloucestershire is complete without seeing the treasures and curiosities on display here.

A wide range of exhibitions, hands-on activities, events, demonstrations and role play sessions are held throughout the year. There is an attractive cottage garden and a courtyard area for events, often with live animals, and outside games.

OPENING TIMES: Tuesday to Saturday all year, 10.00-17.00.
FREE ADMISSION
Gloucester Folk Museum
99-103 Westgate Street GloucesterGL1 2PG
Fax: 01452 330495
Tel: 01452 396868
e-mail: folk.museum@gloucester.gov.uk
Website: www.gloucester.gov.uk/folkmuseum/folkmuseum

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The Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen

The Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen is dedicated to promoting contemporary designer crafts. A resource for those seeking high quality British contemporary designer crafts, whether it be for education about the crafts and design, or be exhibition curators, or be public art consultants, or be those inspired to purchase or commission specially designed and made items.

A permanent Gallery in Painswick provides the opportunity to buy members work all the year round.

See the history of the Cotswolds Arts and Crafts Movement.

Guild Gallery,
The Painswick Centre,
Bisley Street,
Painswick,
Gloucestershire
GL6 6QQ
Tel : 01452 814 745
Open : Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Website: www.guildcrafts.org.uk

For Places to Stay nearby - See Accommodation at Painswick.

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Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Steam Railway

The Steam Railway is based at Toddington (between Broadway and Winchcombe) and operates a round trip of 13 miles to just beyond Gotherington a few miles from Cheltenham Racecourse. Departing from the restored station at Toddington you will travel past the village of Didbrook and the site of Hayles Abbey onto Winchcombe and finally Gotherington. The line is being extended to Cheltenham Racecourse and will be open 2003. Good views of the Cotswolds Hills can be seen from both sides of the train.

Open certain dates throughout the year. Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, Toddington, Gloucestershire, GL54 5DT. Tel 01242 621405. Web site: www.gwsr.com

For Places to Stay nearby - See Accommodation at Winchcombe and Broadway.

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Edward Jenner Museum

Edward Jenner became world famous following his publication in 1798 in which he demonstrated that vaccination with cowpox prevented the deadly smallpox. As use of his treatment spread he found that he had to spend more and more of his time answering correspondence about it. He called himself 'the Vaccine Clerk to the World'. He continued to advise and research on the safest ways to produce and transport his cowpox vaccine.

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Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate

Lodge Park, situated on the picturesque Sherborne Estate in the Cotswolds, was created in 1634 by John 'Crump' Dutton and inspired by his passion for gambling, banqueting and entertaining. Until 1983 it was the home of Charles Dutton, 7th Lord Sherborne, and, when bequeathed, it was the first project undertaken by the Trust that relied totally on archaeological evidence. Visitors can now experience how the unique grandstand would have looked in the 17th century and enjoy the impressive views of the deer course and park, which was designed by Charles Bridgeman in the 1720s. Wonderful walks around the surrounding Sherborne Estate cover 1,650 hectares (4,000 acres) of beautiful rolling countryside, and include the restored and working water meadows and sweeping views of the River Windrush. The village of Sherborne is divided into two parts, with the East End exploiting the model village design of the mid 19th century, and the West End retaining many of the older buildings in the village.

Lodge Park, Aldsworth, nr Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 3PP
Telephone: 01451 844130 - Fax: 01451 844131
Email: lodgepark@nationaltrust.org.uk 

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Longleat Safari Park

In 1966 Longleat opened the first Safari Park outside of Africa. Today it is difficult to imagine the furore aroused when Longleat’s plans for a 100-acre lion reserve were made public. There were dire warnings of big cats running amok in the Wiltshire countryside, local clergymen were up in arms and there were even questions asked in the Houses of Parliament. In spite of the fears however the concept of a drive through safari park proved hugely popular and forty years on, Longleat Safari Park remains one of the country’s leading wildlife attractions. But that’s not all… Longleat now encompasses a wide range of attractions to suit visitors of all ages… find yourself going round in circles in the Longleat Hedge Maze, journey on the Safari Boats for a sea-lion escorted cruise, enjoy a fun-packed ride on the Longleat Railway, let the kids let off steam in the Adventure Castle and more… your day at Longleat will never be long enough!

Contact:
The Estate Office Longleat Warminster Wiltshire BA12 7NW
Tel: 01985 844400
Fax: 01985 844885
Email: enquiries@longleat.co.uk
Website: www.longleat.co.uk

All attractions open: Daily: 17th Feb to 25th Feb
Weekends ONLY: 3rd Mar to 25th Mar : Daily: 31st Mar to 4th Nov

Model Village

For adults and older children. The model of the actual village of Bourton-on-the-Water built of Cotswold stone to 1/9th scale in 1937. The river Windrush flows under Bourton's famous bridges. The beeches, Cherries and chestnuts are all in miniature. Music in the churches and of course the model of the model.

Open all year. The Model Village, Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2AF. Tel: 01451 820467.

For Places to Stay nearby - See Accommodation at Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold and Guiting Power.

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Museum in the Park

The Museum welcomes families and children and has something to offer visitors of all ages. Whether you are visiting the District or have lived here for many years, you are sure to find something that interests, inspires or amazes you.

Look out for our exciting programme of family fun events during half term, Easter and Summer holidays. Most events are free and take place on Wednesdays during the school holidays. You might find yourself meeting an inventor from Stroud's past, listening to tales of life long ago, hunting for treasure or getting creative with drawing and making activities.

We are within easy walking distance of Stroud railway station, bus station and town centre. Look for the old Mansion House in Stratford Park next door to Stratford Park Leisure Centre.

The Museum in the Park, Stroud District Museum Service, Stratford Park, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4AF
Tel: 01453 763394 - Fax: 01453 752400
Email: museum@stroud.gov.uk

For Places to Stay nearby - See Accommodation at Nailsworth, Stroud, Painswick, Minchinghampton, Tetbury, Wooton-under-Edge

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National Waterways Museum

The National Waterways Museum at Gloucester Docks bring the history of Britain’s waterways to life.Through interactive displays, recordings of former dock and canal workers, archive film footage and exhibits you can explore the fascinating story of this revolutionary transport system. Climb aboard historic boats and discover what life was like living and working on our waterways.

The original National Waterways Museum at Gloucester is housed in a Victorian warehouse at Gloucester Docks, in the city of Gloucester. It has a collection of boats including narrowboats, river barges, canal and river tugs, and a steam powered dredger. There is also a steam crane and heavy oil engine in the setting of a canal repair yard, complete with working machine shop, forge and weighbridge.

Opening hours
April – October: 10am – 5pm daily  November: 11am – 4pm
Admission Charges (2008/9) Adult £3.95 Child £2.75 Concession £3.50
Family Ticket £12.00 Under 5's Free
We also offer an Annual Season Ticket. for less than the price of two day-admissions you can visit the Museum and take part in the events throughout the year.

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Prinknash Bird and Deer Park

For adults and children of all ages near the Cotswolds town of Painswick. Feed and stroke the beautiful Fallow Deer. See one of the biggest collections of displaying peacocks, the numerous waterfowl, the exotic pheasants, ducklings, the amusing Pygmy goats and the lovely two storey Tudor Wendy house by the lake.

Open all year. Prinknash Park, Cranham, GL4 8EX. Tel: 01452 812727. Directions: M5 Junction 11a, on A46 between Cheltenham and Stroud.
Website - Prinknash Bird and Deer Park

For Places to Stay nearby - See Accommodation at Painswick.

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West Midland Safari & Leisure Park

The Safari and Leisure Park caters for adults and children with many wild animals to see and drive next to. The children will love the leisure park with many amusements.

The Park is situated on the A456 between Kidderminster and Bewdley and is open 7 days each week, including Bank Holidays, from Saturday 16 March until Sunday 3 November 2002. West Midland Safari and Leisure Park, Spring Grove, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1LF. E-mail groups@wmsp.co.uk, web site - www.wmsp.co.uk.

For Places to Stay nearby - See Accommodation at Worcester.

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Saint Augustines Farm

About the farm: A real working organic dairy farm in the Severn Vale, St Augustines is a typical dairy farm of over 100 acres where the everyday farm life will go on around you. Watch the cows being milked in a herringbone parlour every afternoon, talk to the farmer as he works and find out where your milk comes from. Help feed the baby calves and visit the farm animals in the paddocks. Follow the farm trail to see over 50 acres and see our wildlife in its natural habitat. Explore the mini woodland trail. Go back in history and discover a vanished era in our bygones collection.

Join in the Fun on the Farm. -Indoor and outdoor activities - Acres to Explore. On the farm you will be able to enjoy a whole host of activities.

• Get close to the small animals in the farmyard and hold some of them
• Let yourself go on the adventure playground
• All weather barn
• Let the toddlers play in safety in the cafe play area
• Learn and play in our activities room
• Bring a picnic to eat in the fields and enjoy the views or undercover if wet
• Enjoy a snack in our cafe and browse in the shop

Opening Times: 17th March to October 2007 - 11am - 5pm. Every day during school holidays, every day except Monday in term time. Open bank holidays.
Admission Prices for 2007: Adults - £5.00 Children - £4.00 Concessions - £4.50

St Augustines Farm, Arlingham, Gloucestershire. GL2 7JN
Tel: 01452 740277 - Email: staugustines@btconnect.com

For Places to Stay nearby - See Accommodation at Nailsworth, Stroud.

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Slimbridge Wetland Centre

With an astounding array of wildlife from Water Voles to seals, hares to dragonflies, Slimbridge is home to the world's largest collection of swans, geese, and ducks. It is also the only place in the world where you can see all six species of Flamingo.

The vision of Sir Peter Scott, Slimbridge holds international significance as the headquarters of the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) and it is here that the world renowned experts of WWT Consulting and Species Conservation are based.

This leading conservation reserve of 325 hectares of internationally protected wetlands including a Site of Specific Scientific Interest (SSSI) a Ramsar Site and Special Protection Area (SPA) is managed by WWT.

A year round programme of walks, arts, events, workshops, talks and spectacular wildlife encounters are a fantastic way for everyone to connect to their natural surroundings.

Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
Slimbridge, Gloucestershire GL2 7BT
T: +44 (0) 1453 891900 E: enquiries@wwt.org.uk
Website: www.wwt.org.uk/centre/122/slimbridge.html

More information : Slimbridge Wetland Centre

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Tetbury Police Museum

The museum is mainly dedicated to the history of the Gloucestershire Constabulary, founded in 1839 despite a petition raised by the people of Compton Greenfield against the necessity of forming a police force in Gloucestershire at all! There is a copy of this petition in the museum and a photo of Gloucestershire first Chief Constable Mr. Anthony Thomas Lefroy.

A number of interesting displays of photographs and equipment show the history of policing. Our resident Sergeant is always on duty in the station watching over the prisoners, local troublemakers and the public as he has done for over a hundred years.

In the first floor courtroom there is a complete magistrates court with a display using models and depicting hearing, as it would have been in the late 1940's or early 1950's.

Tetbury Police Museum is fast becoming one of the main attractions for all ages of visitors to the town and well worth a visit if you like history.

It is open daily Monday to Friday, from 10am to 3 p.m. and at other times by appointment.

Tetbury Police Museum, The Old Court House, 63 Long Street,
Tetbury, Gloucestershire.GL8 8AA
Tel: 01666 504670 - Fax: 01666 504670

For Places to Stay nearby - See Accommodation at Nailsworth, Stroud, Painswick, Minchinghampton, Tetbury, Wooton-under-Edge

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The Toy and Collectors Museum

For both adults and children. A fascinating display of teddy bears and dolls with many other Victorian and later toys, trains, games, and books. Also on show are textiles and lace, porcelain and pottery and other interesting collectibles.

Open all year. The Toy and Collectors Museum, 8, Park Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, GL54 1AQ. Web site: www.thetoymuseum.co.uk.

For Places to Stay nearby - See Accommodation at Stow-on-the-Wold.

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The Wharf House Visitor Centre

The free visitor's center explores 750 years of the Leadon Valley, from the Roman Vineyards, the Civil War,willow growing and basketry, to the ongoing restoration of the Herefordshire and Gloucestershire Canal.

It also promotes the work of local artists and crafts people.
Examples of their work are on display and for sale.

The Wharf House, Over, Gloucestershire. GL2 8DB
01452 332900 (Tel)
01452 332901 (Fax)
thewharfhouse@yahoo.co.uk
www.thewharfhouse.co.uk

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Warwick Castle

A great day out for both adults and children. Warwick Castle is one of the best preserved in the UK and dates back to William the Conqueror. It brings to life a thousand years of history. Here you can experience the sights and sounds of the medieval household, chilling dungeon and torture chambers, state rooms, towers and ramparts. In addition there are live shows of sword fighting, falconry, and knights jousting. This venue is a must for children of all ages. For more information on  - Warwick Castle .

Open all year. Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 4QU. Tel: 01926 406600. Web site: www.warwick-castle.co.uk.

For Places to Stay nearby - See Accommodation at Stratford-upon-Avon. and Warwick

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Wotton-under-Edge Heritage Centre

Located in a converted fire station in the Chipping, Wotton-under-Edge, the Museum provides visitors with an excellent introduction to this historic wool town and its surrounding area of outstanding natural beauty.

The Heritage Centre houses the collection of the Wotton-under-Edge Historical Society as well as a wide range of resources for family and local history research. The collection provides a good example of artefacts from Wotton's crafts and industries along with photographs, postcards, documents, maps and books of local interest.

The Heritage Centre, The Chipping, Wotton-under-Edge,
Gloucestershire. GL12 7AD
Tel:01453 521541
Email: info@wottonheritage.com

For Places to Stay nearby - See Accommodation at Nailsworth, Stroud, Minchinghampton, Tetbury, Wooton-under-Edge

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