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| :::::::::Gloucestershire Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see the priory of Gloucester Cathedral the priory of Gloucester Cathedral Anna K Located in the west of England, straddling the river Severn, Gloucestershire is a popular destination - albeit a bit touristy. But if you put on your hiking boots and are willing to go a bit further than the average tourist, there are some treasures to be discovered. The best of "rustic rosy-cheeked England" is to be found in the pretty, gilded stone villages in the Cotswolds. The Severn Vale with the towns of Gloucester, the capital, Cheltenham, Britain's best preserved Regency town and Tewkesbury is the most inhabited part of the county. The beautiful Valley of the roses is in the west of and on the border with Wales you find the enchanting Wye Valley. ::::::::Cheltenham Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Cheltenham Festival 2006 Cheltenham Festival 2006 Anna K Cheltenham is a great town and your best starting place for exploring the Cotswolds. The old spa town of Cheltenham has a first class range of accommodation, restaurants, theatres and shops. As winner of "Beautiful Britain in Bloom", Cheltenham is renowned for its gracious Regency architecture, colourful parks and floral decorations. The spa waters, which brought fame and royalty to Cheltenham can still be taken at the Pittville Pump Room. Set amongst beautiful lakes and parkland, this building has somewhat erratic opening hours but is worth a visit. There are a few interesting museums in town as well - of special note is the Arts & Crafts Collection at the Art Gallery & Museum. If you are into horse racing, Cheltenham offers 16 races a year. The magnificent Cheltenham Racecourse, known across the world as the home of National Hunt racing, is the place to go. The racing season lasts from October to April. Within the town centre there are many small shops. The tree-lined Promenade is home to some of the best known fashion names, such as House of Fraser, Liberty, Laura Ashley and Jaeger. For small boutiques head for the area of Montpellier and The Suffolks where individual boutiques mix happily with antique shops, cafes and specialist craft establishments. :::::Cotswolds Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see The Cptswolds is an area of gentle hills with stone walls criss-crossing the landscape, hidden river valleys and distinctive market towns and villages made of the famous honey coloured Cotswold stone. Towns such as Winchcombe, Bibury and Painswick have a timeless charm that fascinates visitors from all over the world. In summer they some of the villages can be overcrowded with tourists. If you want to be on your own, avoid Bourton-on-the-Water for example. The best way to enjoy the beauty of the region is to bring some hiking gear and hike your way from one village to the other. This part of Gloucestershire includes world-famous historic houses and gardens such as those at Hidcote Manor, Painswick, Westonbirt Arboretum and Sudeley Castle, home of Henry VIII's last Queen. :::::::::: Forest of Dean Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see The Royal Forest of Dean is one of the most unspoilt areas in England. With over 20,000 acres of ancient forest, it creates an almost magical setting for walking and other outdoor pursuits. In years gone by, the Dean was crisscrossed by railways that served the mines and quarries. Today, those lines wander through the peace and quiet of the Forest and are being reopened for cycling routes suitable for families - leisurely biking on gentle gradients away from public highways. Water sports are abundant on the River Wye and many other activities are available from rock climbing, abseiling, archery, golfing, fishing, horse riding, caving and even 4X4 driving, with experts on hand to help you at the Activity Centres and Leisure Centres throughout the area. Walking is also ideal in the Forest of Dean, with something to suit everyone. There are numerous designated walking trails - all have spectacular views and beautiful woodland scenery. :::::::::Gloucester Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Gloucester Docks and Cathedral Gloucester Docks and Cathedral ER Gloucester is the capital of Gloucestershire and located in the Severn Vale. It is a laid back place and a good starting point for exploring the Cotswolds. The town has quite a few interesting sights itself as well... A visit to the magnificent Norman Cathedral is a must, as is the House of the Tailor of Gloucester, the actual shop that Beatrix Potter used as a model for the Tailor's home in her famous story "The Tailor of Gloucester". The nearby Folk and City museums, both individual and fascinating, will lead you through the complete Gloucester story; its extraordinary history, its people, their lives and livelihoods. Just a short walk from the City Centre, you will discover the Historic Gloucester Docks, home to three fascinating museums - National Waterways Museum, Regiments of Gloucestershire Museum, and the Robert Opie Collection. The Docks also boast a specialist shopping centre, waterfront cafes, bars and restaurants and boat trips on the Queen Boadicea II, a Dunkirk little ship offering river cruises. There are also guided tours, a family picnic area, the amazing Antiques Centre, with four floors packed full of treasures, and ample car parking. :::::::::::Severn Bore Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Although far from large by international standards, the Severn is one of the UK's biggest rivers. The bore is a huge surge wave caused at high tides. The details of when and where it can be seen and numerous photos are to be found on http://www.severn-bore.co.uk/default.htm :::::::::Stow-on-the-Wold Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see We currently have no information about Stow-on-the-Wold. :::::::::Tewkesbury Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see 'Abel Fletcher's Mill' 'Abel Fletcher's Mill' davidx Tewkesbury is a most attractive town where the Avon meets the Severn. The fictional town of 'Norton Bury' in the novel, 'John Halifax, Gentleman' by Dinah Craik is based on Tewkesbury and the old Abbey Mill is identifiable as 'Abel Fletcher's Mill' in the novel - like many old mills being now converted into apartments. Tewkesbury Abbey is a fine building with England's highest Norman tower and can hold its head without shame in the same county as the wonderful Gloucester cathedral. The town also has some striking old black and white half-timbered buildings. |