I was born in Gloucestershire and I am constantly amazed how lucky I was to grow up here. There is so much to do, you could spend weeks exploring everything from the Forest of Dean to major landmarks to great shopping and perfect family days out! It would make a brilliant weeks holiday for sure! You’d probably need more! I have listed all the places I can think of that are day trips or activities within approx an hours drive of our house. I’ve also included places that my guests have visited. Please get in touch for further information.
Samantha
I was born in Gloucestershire and I am constantly amazed how lucky I was to grow up here. There is so much to do, you could spend weeks exploring everything from the Forest of Dean to major landmarks to great shopping and perfect family days out! It would make a brilliant weeks holiday for sure! You’d probably need more! I have listed all the places I can think of that are day trips or activities within approx an hours drive of our house. I’ve also included places that my guests have visited. Please get in touch for further information.
Sightseeing
Warwick Castle
Great Tudor exhibition and grounds. Home of Katheryn Parr, Henry VIII 6th wife.
248 locals recommend
Sudeley Castle
Great Tudor exhibition and grounds. Home of Katheryn Parr, Henry VIII 6th wife.
Stratford-upon-Avon
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Henley StreetBlenheim Palace
Childhood home of Winston Churchill
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
Great family day out
Cotswold Farm Park
Go Ape Forest of Dean (Mallards Pike - Treetop Challenge and Forest Segway)
Wye Valley Canoes
If you have a sunny day, this trip is stunning
Sandford Parks Lido Cafe
81-83 Bath RdFun for all the family
One of my favourite days out, quintessential Cotswold village.
450 locals recommend
Bourton on the Water
One of my favourite days out, quintessential Cotswold village.
Snowshill
Puzzlewood
Perrygrove RoadSymonds Yat
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
Weston-super-Mare
British seaside at its best.
Cattle Country Farm Park
One of my favourite places to take my children when they were small. Santa even comes down the chimney at Christmas time!
55 locals recommend
Perrygrove Railway
Perrygrove RoadOne of my favourite places to take my children when they were small. Santa even comes down the chimney at Christmas time!
This is magical at Christmas. Truly. There are 100’s of presents wrapped up in the caves all with names. My children loved trying to find “their” present. Lovely cafe and beautiful illuminated story all down in the caves, plus Santa in his grotto.
115 locals recommend
Clearwell Caves
The RocksThis is magical at Christmas. Truly. There are 100’s of presents wrapped up in the caves all with names. My children loved trying to find “their” present. Lovely cafe and beautiful illuminated story all down in the caves, plus Santa in his grotto.
All Things Wild
Station RoadCotswold Water Park
Rigsby's LaneWest Midland Safari Park
Spring GrovePedalabikeaway
New RoadWenchford Picnic Site
New RoadPerfect for a picnic and a paddle
There is often an inflatable fair here during school holidays. And their Halloween activities are superb!
Over Farm Market
There is often an inflatable fair here during school holidays. And their Halloween activities are superb!
Primrose Vale Farm Shop
Shurdington RoadLovely place for strawberry picking!
Gloucester Ski & Snowboard Centre
Matson LanePrinknash Bird & Deer Park
Stunning architecture. Built in 1100’s. Harry Potter scenes were filmed here.
180 locals recommend
Gloucester Cathedral
12 College GrnStunning architecture. Built in 1100’s. Harry Potter scenes were filmed here.
WWT Slimbridge
BowditchWith Welly Boot land, a lovely day if you have young children.
Stow-on-the-Wold
Broadway
Hatton Adventure World
Dark LaneWe The Curious
One Anchor RoadBristol Zoo Gardens
College RoadNational Trust Snowshill Manor and Garden
Woodchester Mansion Trust
B4066Elton Giant Mazes and Activities Maze
Fun for kiddies!
Cabot Circus
Bond Street SouthExclusive shopping
Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail
Speech House RoadDean Heritage Centre
Cribbs Causeway
Cribbs CausewayBlaise Castle Estate
Kings Weston RoadNewbridge Farm Park
Gloucester Quays
Grab yourself a bargain!
Everyman Theatre
10 Regent StCheltenham Town Hall
Imperial SquareLots of good things on here.
Funky Warehouse
Unit 5 Swindon RdCineworld IMAX Cheltenham
Saint Margaret's RoadCineworld Cinema - Gloucester Quays
Merchants' RoadBrickhampton Court Golf Complex
Cheltenham Road EastJust up the road!
Dunkertons Organic Cider
London RoadConfetti fields
Around the end of June this place is incredible for photos.
Bugsboarding
Overton cottagesThe Warehouse Climbing & Caving Centre
Parliament StreetTrapped Escape Rooms
1A Longsmith StFood scene
The Aviator
Bamfurlong LaneWatch the planes take off while you eat! 5 mins from the house.
The perfect spot on the banks of the river Severn for a pre dinner drink on a summers evening. The view is perfect and it’s 5 mins drive from the house!
64 locals recommend
The Red Lion
74 High StThe perfect spot on the banks of the river Severn for a pre dinner drink on a summers evening. The view is perfect and it’s 5 mins drive from the house!
The Butchers Arms
Lime StreetIf you’re foodie types, book this, you won’t be disappointed.
This is a recently opened swanky gastro pub that is getting good reviews. 2 minute drive from the house. You have to book.
New Dawn Inn
Tewkesbury RoadThis is a recently opened swanky gastro pub that is getting good reviews. 2 minute drive from the house. You have to book.
Snowshill
There are beautiful lavender fields here in the summer