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Dyrham Park |
Snowshill Manor and Garden |
Chedworth Roman Villa |
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| Dyrham Park, Dyrham, near Bath, South Gloucestershire, SN14 8ER. | Snowshill Manor and Garden, Snowshill, near Broadway, Gloucestershire, WR12 7JU. | Chedworth Roman Villa, Yanworth, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 3LJ. | ||||
| Dyrham Park is a late 17th century home, set in a deer park. Famly fun in the Old Lodge play area. There are park trails to follow and park and garden tracker packs are available. Check the events schedule for free guided tours of the park, gardens and nature trail. (normal entrance fee applies). Dyrham Park | At Snowshill Manor there is an extensive collection of unusual objects collected by treasure-seeker Charles Wade. The everyday and extraordinary objects include tiny toys and suits of Samurai Armour. Childrens trail both indoors and around the garden. There are also monthly Snowshill secrets explorer tours. Snowshill Manor and Garden | Major re-development work in process so access limited (i.e. no access to main mosaics). Site re-opens fully Spring 2012. Here are the remains of one of the largest Roman Villas in the country. Find out more about life in 4th century Roman Britain. See the Roman water shrine and bath house. Chedworth Roman Villa | ||||
Holst Birthplace Museum |
Berkeley Castle |
Gloucester Cathedral |
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| Holst Birthplace Museum, 4 Clarence Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2AY. | Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire,, GL13 9PJ. | Gloucester Cathedral, 12 College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LX. | ||||
| This is a Regency terraced house where Gustav Holst was born in 1874. Find out about his story behind this composer. See a number of his personal items on display including his piano. Also see the Victorian kitchen and laundry, the elegant Regency drawing room and the Edwardian nursery. Holst Birtplace Museum | During your tour of the castle you will see The Keep (with dungeon), the cell where Edward II was murdered, the Kings Gallery, The Tower Room, the Picture Gallery, the Dining Room, the Great Hall and Armoury and more. Don`t forget to walk round the gardens too and see the lily pond and the butterfly house. Please check opening times. Berkeley Castle | See the Great East Window up close and learn how it was made. There are full or partial guided tours of Cathedral suited to you, so you could see the Crypt, learn about the architechture or see where Harry Potter was filmed. Tower tours (min age 6) possible where you climb 269 steps. Please check the opening times and prices of tours and Cathedral before visit, (closures poss. for services etc). Gloucester Cathedral | ||||
Gloucester Guided Walks |
Dunkirk Mill Centre |
Woodchester Mansion |
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| Gloucester | Dunkirk Mill Centre, Gloucestershire, GL5 5HH. | Woodchester Mansion, Nympsfield, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3TS. | ||||
| There are a number of guided walks available to help you explore the city. You can choose from the Gloucester Experience Walk,the Docks Delights Walk or the Gloucester Ghost Walk . The walks are run by Gloucester Civic Trust. Please check website for days, times and prices. Some walks are only during the warmer months but the Ghost walks take place year round. | See a large water wheel powerng historic textile machinery. The wheel was installed in the mill in 1855 nd when you see this impressive sight of the wheel starting to move to a powerful cascaed of water, it brings the wollen industry heritage to life. Opening days and tmes for the Mill is limited, please check schedule. Dunkirk Mill Centre | 19th Century Victorian Woodchester Mansion was myseriously abandoned, mid-construction, in 1873. Visitors are able to walk through this architechtural exhibit and see the work of these medieval gothic builders and stone masons. Check timetable for guided tours, tea room and open times. Self-guide leaflets available when no guide present. Woodchester Mansion | ||||
Sudeley Castle and Gardens |
Belas Knap |
Hailes Abbey |
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| Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, GL54 5JD. | Belas Knap, GL54. | Hailes Abbey, near Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5PB. | ||||
| The exhibitions explore the history of Sudeley Castle and the prominent characters who have lived in or visited the Castle. Visitors can explore the 16th centurry west wing,, St Mary`s church, the gardens, Pheasantry, medieval ruins and adventure playground. Guided tours avalable on selected weekdays. Sudeley Castle and Gardens | Belas Knap is a very good example of a Neolithic Long Barrow. It contains a false entrance and side chambers. This is a burial chamber probably constructed in about 3000 B.C. During excavations in 1863-1865 the remains of 31 people were found inside. It is open at any reasonable time and entrance is free. Belas Knap | The abbey was founded in 1246 and was dissolved in 1539. Here you will find the ruins of a 13th century Cistercian abbey, that once had extensive and elaborate buildings. Information panels guide you around the abbey buildings. The museum displays sculptures, stonework and other finds. Open daily Apr-Oct. Hailes Abbey | ||||
Newark Park |
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| Newark Park, Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7PZ. | ||||||
| Newark Park reflects 450 years of history. The house is lived in and is furnished with both old and modern. There is a wild romantic garden outside with great views of the mendips. Find out the stories of those who lived in the house. There is a children`s house and garden quiz. Croquet set for hire. Newark Park | ||||||
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