Lavender has been grown here for the last 25 years and it loves the free draining limestone soils. From this we produce the highest quality lavender essential oils. The public display fields of lavender and wildflowers remain as wonderful as ever. Very popular with photographers.

01242 226 229
23 Miles - 38 mins by car

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Cotswold Farm Park is an award-winning attraction on the outskirts of the North Cotswolds village of Guiting Power. The team are passionate about delivering the best of British farming through a sustainable and authentic approach, based in the heart of the Cotswolds. The farm park is a fun-filled.

01451 850307
17 Miles - 29 mins by car

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With an 1,300 year long history, the Cathedral is one of the most significant heritage destinations in the South West of England. Visit the website to find out more about the Cathedral’s world-famous architecture, including the magnificent medieval Cloisters and Great East Window.

01452 528095
4.1 Miles - 10 mins by car

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Sudeley Castle remains the only private castle in England to have a queen buried within the grounds - Queen Katherine Parr, the last and surviving wife of King Henry VIII – who lived and died at Sudeley.

Henry himself, Anne Boleyn, Lady Jane Grey, Queen Elizabeth I and Richard III have all played a part in Sudeley’s story. King Charles I found refuge here during the Civil War, when his nephew Prince Rupert established headquarters at the Castle. Following its ‘slighting’ on Cromwell’s orders at the end of the Civil War, Sudeley lay neglected and derelict for nearly 200 years.

01242 604 244
12.2 Miles - 20 mins by car

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Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-On-The-Wold & Upper & Lower Slaughter are all very close to each other and can probably all be see in one good day, I have put the route map in the link below to go to all 4 places in one trip.

27 Miles - 50 mins by car

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Bourton-on-the-Water is a village in the rural Cotswolds area of south central England. Straddling the River Windrush, it’s known for its low bridges and traditional stone houses. The Cotswold Motoring Museum features vintage cars and a toy collection. Birdland is home to species including parrots, owls and king penguins, plus life-size model dinosaurs. The Model Village is a 1930s scale replica of the village.

18Miles - 28 mins by car

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Lavender has been grown here for the last 25 years and it loves the free draining limestone soils. From this we produce the highest quality lavender essential oils. The public display fields of lavender and wildflowers remain as wonderful as ever. Very popular with photographers.

01242 226 229
23 Miles - 38 mins by car

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Cotswold Farm Park is an award-winning attraction on the outskirts of the North Cotswolds village of Guiting Power. The team are passionate about delivering the best of British farming through a sustainable and authentic approach, based in the heart of the Cotswolds. The farm park is a fun-filled.

01451 850307
17 Miles - 29 mins by car

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With an 1,300 year long history, the Cathedral is one of the most significant heritage destinations in the South West of England. Visit the website to find out more about the Cathedral’s world-famous architecture, including the magnificent medieval Cloisters and Great East Window.

01452 528095
4.1 Miles - 10 mins by car

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Sudeley Castle remains the only private castle in England to have a queen buried within the grounds - Queen Katherine Parr, the last and surviving wife of King Henry VIII – who lived and died at Sudeley.

Henry himself, Anne Boleyn, Lady Jane Grey, Queen Elizabeth I and Richard III have all played a part in Sudeley’s story. King Charles I found refuge here during the Civil War, when his nephew Prince Rupert established headquarters at the Castle. Following its ‘slighting’ on Cromwell’s orders at the end of the Civil War, Sudeley lay neglected and derelict for nearly 200 years.

01242 604 244
12.2 Miles - 20 mins by car

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Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-On-The-Wold & Upper & Lower Slaughter are all very close to each other and can probably all be see in one good day, I have put the route map in the link below to go to all 4 places in one trip.

27 Miles - 50 mins by car

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Bourton-on-the-Water is a village in the rural Cotswolds area of south central England. Straddling the River Windrush, it’s known for its low bridges and traditional stone houses. The Cotswold Motoring Museum features vintage cars and a toy collection. Birdland is home to species including parrots, owls and king penguins, plus life-size model dinosaurs. The Model Village is a 1930s scale replica of the village.

18Miles - 28 mins by car

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Stow-on-the-Wold is a market town and civil parish in Gloucestershire, England, on top of an 800-foot hill at the junction of main roads through the Cotswolds, including the Fosse Way, which is of Roman origin. The town was founded by Norman lords to absorb trade from the roads converging there.

21 Miles - 34 mins by car

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Roman burial mounds have been found on nearby Copse Hill, suggesting Upper Slaughter may have been a settlement over 2,000 years ago. The manor is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, and the Slaughter family acquired it in the late 12th century. The current building, constructed over many years starting in the Tudor era, sits on the site of an ancient structure, with its crypt dating back to the 14th century. Additionally, Upper Slaughter hosted a Norman adulterine castle built during The Anarchy of the 12th century, with remains visible at Castle Mound.

21 Miles - 34 mins by car

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The village sits on both banks of the River Eye, a slow-moving stream crossed by two footbridges, which also flows through Upper Slaughter. At the west end, a 19th-century water mill with an undershot waterwheel and a chimney for steam power stands. The river widens in the village, where a ford and several small stone footbridges connect the two sides. While the mill is made of red brick, most of the 16th and 17th-century homes are built with Cotswold limestone, featuring mullioned windows and decorative elements like projecting gables.

20 Miles - 30 mins by car

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Painswick Rococo Garden, designed in the 1740s as a gentleman’s pleasure garden for intimate gatherings, is the only complete surviving rococo garden in the UK. Located in a hidden valley around Painswick House, it was restored since 1984, becoming a serene escape. The garden is filled with spots for socializing or relaxing, like the Eagle House vista, Doric seat, and Gothic Alcove. Visitors can enjoy framed views, challenge themselves with the maze, and savor homemade food in the cozy café. The garden is especially famous for its snowdrops in winter.

01452 813204
6.6 Miles - 13 mins by car

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Westonbirt is home to 2,500 species from around the world and 5 national tree collections, making it the perfect place to relax or adventure. Explore the canopy on the STIHL Tree Top Walkway, enjoy a treat at the café, or try spotting the Gruffalo! In spring, the trees burst with new buds and leaves, while magnolias and rhododendrons add colorful blooms. Spring at Westonbirt is also a celebration of the diverse plant and animal life thriving in the arboretum.

0300 067 4890
26 Miles - 37 mins by car

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Located between Cheltenham and Gloucester on the edge of the Cotswolds, 270 Climbing Park offers a variety of indoor and outdoor aerial adventure activities. We feature one of Europe’s tallest and most challenging ropes courses, a comprehensive bouldering centre, and a Fun Walls climbing area. In Summer 2025, we’ll open one of the largest climbing gyms in the UK. Our welcoming café bar serves hot and cold drinks and snacks. 270 Climbing Park is perfect for friends, families, and adrenaline seekers, catering to climbers of all ages and abilities.

01242 655 270

1.3 Miles - 4 mins by car

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Blenheim Palace is named after the 1704 Battle of Blenheim and was originally built to reward John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, for his military victories in the War of the Spanish Succession. The land was given as a gift, and construction began in 1705 with some financial support from Queen Anne. However, the project soon faced political struggles, including the cancellation of royal funding in 1712, Marlborough's voluntary exile, the decline of his duchess's influence, and lasting damage to the architect Sir John Vanbrugh's reputation.

01993 810530

42 Miles - 60 mins by car

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Here at Crocodiles of the World we boast one of the widest collections of crocodiles, alligators and caiman in Europe. We are home to 19 of the world’s 26 species, including Cuban and Siamese crocodiles which are two of the most critically endangered species, and Saltwater crocodiles who are the most feared in the world. Find out more about our captivating crocodiles on our website, as well as an insight into some of the other amazing animals you can see here at the zoo…

01993 846353

27 Miles - 40 mins by car

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Enjoy the great outdoors at our farm park, just a mile north of Gloucester city centre. With acres of adventure, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy, including quad trains, tractor trailer rides, bouncy pillows, mini golf, play areas, animal trails, and more.

Please note that some activities may be closed during winter or due to weather. Check the booking site before your visit to save money and confirm availability. Countryside Adventure is open most weekends and during special seasonal events. Visit the site for details and to book tickets!

01452 341510
10 Miles - 18 mins by car

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I have tried my absolute hardest to ensure that everything you consume at The Farmer’s Dog is grown or reared by British farmers, but I have failed. The pork, beef, lamb, venison, milk, butter, eggs, vegetables, fruit, and even the oils are all British. However, there have been a few challenges, like the simple G&T.
You can’t have a pub without gin and tonic, but tonic water contains quinine, which can’t be grown in Britain. I could have served gin and water, but I doubt you’d enjoy it, especially with a slice of turnip or potato peelings instead of lemon.

27 Miles - 39 mins by car

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Though small, our farm shop is full of local edible delights and gifts. Our Big View Café is also based on site, selling Jeremy's own Hawkstone beer and literally the best hamburgers... in the world. Table seating is available within our lambing barn and outside at THE BIG VIEW. Please note, the shop queue and food queue may be shut off early depending on how busy the site is.

31 Miles - 51 mins by car

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As its name suggests, our Cheltenham Race Course Station is within the boundaries of the famous Cheltenham Racecourse and it is the southern terminus of our line. By another GWR quirk, our station name has ‘Race Course’ as two separate words. The platforms are normally reached by a long ramp down to Platform 1, although there is level access for disabled visitors. The Booking Office is situated on the platform. You should allow at least 15 minutes to walk down the slope and obtain tickets, as queues occur.

01242 621405

6.2 Miles - 15 mins by car

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Affectionately known as ‘Chippy’ by locals, Chipping Norton is a lively, working market town in the Cotswolds. Famous for its antique shops and regular market, the town centre is always bustling with shoppers and visitors. There’s a great selection of places to eat and excellent entertainment at the local theatre, known for its pantomimes and world-class performances. The town also offers historical attractions, including the Grade I listed St Mary’s Church, the grand Town Hall, and the impressive Bliss Mill (now luxury flats). Learn more about Chipping Norton’s history at the local museum in the 19th-century Co-op Society Meeting Hall.

31 Miles - 50 mins by car

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Explore the maze of narrow pathways and discover secret gardens, stunning vistas, and vibrant plants. Many of the plants were collected during Johnston’s plant-hunting trips to distant lands, making it a great source of gardening inspiration. Find a quiet spot on one of the ornate benches and watch green woodpeckers search for lunch or listen to buzzards overhead. If you're lucky, you might spot a hummingbird moth. Wander through the intricate gardens into the Wilderness, a peaceful area of tall trees perfect for a picnic, blending seamlessly with the surrounding countryside.

0344 800 1895

33 Miles - 50 mins by car

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Chipping Campden is a small market town in Gloucestershire, England, near Broad Campden. It is renowned for thatched roof cottages, its long, wide High Street, dating from the 14th to 17th centuries, and the beautiful wool church of St James. Early risers on the morning of Scuttlebrook Wake, which follows Robert Dover’s games, can see the town in its full glory, with the market hall and town hall still standing at the centre. Chipping Campden’s rich history is truly etched in stone.

26 Miles - 40 mins by car

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Cattle Country Farm Park was opened in 1992 by the Cullimore family, the owners of Berkeley Heath Farm in Gloucestershire. They were looking for ways to diversify their farming business and decided to open their farm to the public and local schools to showcase rare breeds of cattle. Since then, Cattle Country has grown from a small open farm, to one of the best family attractions in the area and you’ll find their children and grandchildren working on the farm too. 

01453 810510

20 Miles - 26 mins by car

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The Cotswold Way stretches for 102 miles from Chipping Campden to Bath, mostly following the Cotswold Escarpment, offering stunning views across the Severn Valley, with the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons visible on clear days. The route occasionally drops down from the escarpment, allowing walkers to explore the beautiful Cotswold villages and towns along the way. The area is well-connected by roads and footpaths, offering plenty of options for both circular day walks and linear walks with a bit of planning. I have put a link to the google maps walk route but speak to Mark 1st as there is a better way to walk that route.

3.8 Miles - 90 mins by foot

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Painswick, known as ‘The Queen of the Cotswolds,’ is one of the finest and best-preserved towns in the region, surrounded by stunning countryside. Its narrow streets are lined with beautiful buildings, including the oldest building in England to house a Post Office and the famous St. Mary’s Church, surrounded by 99 yew trees. Painswick is at the midpoint of the Cotswold Way, with great walking routes to nearby sights like the Rococo Gardens, Painswick Beacon, and the villages of Sheepscombe, Edge, and Slad. Enjoy scenic walks and cycling routes through the picturesque landscape.

6.6 Miles - 12 mins by car

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Tewkesbury Abbey, located in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, is a former Benedictine monastery now serving as a parish church. It is regarded as one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in Britain, featuring "probably the largest and finest Romanesque" crossing tower in England. Tewkesbury has been a center of worship since the 7th century, with a priory established in the 10th century. The present building began in the early 12th century and was later restored by George Gilbert Scott in the 19th century. The abbey precincts also contain tombs and memorials to local aristocracy.

01684 850959
15 Miles - 21 mins by car

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Park admission tickets allow access to the Park for the entire day which includes parking, use of the beach and swimming lagoon, the toddler’s paddling area, children’s play parks and beautiful walks around the lakes – all at your own leisure.

01285 868096

19 Miles - 25 mins by car

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Get closer to wildlife at the park, home to over 260 animal species across 160 acres of beautiful parkland and gardens. Encounter giraffes up close, walk with lemurs in the Madagascar exhibit, and watch rhinos graze near the Gothic Manor House. Take a ride on Bella the Train, let the kids explore the adventure playground, or enjoy lunch at the restaurant or a picnic on the lawns. Visit the farmyard to pet goats or watch the penguins being fed daily at 11am and 3pm.

01993 823 006
26 Miles - 36 mins by car

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DEYA Brewing Company is an independent brewery in Cheltenham, We focus on hoppy beers, lagers, traditional UK styles and mixed fermentation ales. We strive to make world class beer. Our on-site Taproom is at the heart of our brewery and is open every week for fresh tins and delicious draft pours. We take a holistic approach to business, striving to be the best employer we possibly can be, while operating in a fair, sustainable and human driven way.
Keep on Crocin’

01242269189

4 Miles - 12 mins by car

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Want to explore the workings of a live coffee roastery? Join a tour at Fire & Flow coffee roastery! Start with a drink of your choice at our espresso bar, then learn about our coffee sourcing, production, and roasting process. Discover how we source green coffee and turn it into a roasted product you’ll love. We’ll explain how our state-of-the-art Joper roaster works and the steps our roasters take to ensure consistent, high-quality coffee with every roast.

12 Miles - 16 mins by Car

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Come and join us at our distillery in Stourton for one of our award-winning Tour & Tastings! The tour begins with a short video which highlights our Cotswolds Distillery story and traditional production methods. Shortly after, we’ll take you around our distillery and cask warehouse whilst giving you a detailed account of how we craft our award-winning spirits, where you’ll be able to see (and smell!) the processes in action. At the end of the tour, you'll get to sample our range of spirits and liqueurs.

01608 238 533

34 Miles - 50 mins by car

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