Gloucestershire Attractions

Beckford Silk

A large rural workshop specialising in the design, printing & making of silk scarves, ties & garments. The print shop & most working areas are open to the public. Retail shop & coffee shop. Admission free.

Beckford, Nr Tewksbury, GL20 7AU Tel: 01386 881507   Email

Bibury Trout Farm

A working trout farm which breeds rainbow trout. Relax as you wander around the grounds and feed the fish. Picnic area, cafe and fishing (summer only), fishing and shop selling gifts & smoked/fresh trout & quality foods. Parking.

Bibury,  GL7 5NL  Tel: 01285 740215   Email

Broadway Tower

One of England's outstanding viewpoints and at 1024 feet (312m) above sea level, it is the second highest point on the Cotswold escarpment. Unrivalled views survey an expanse of a 62 mile radius and as many as 16 Counties

Broadway  WR12 7LB Tel: 01386 852390   Email

Butts Farm

Home of the famous ’Zurich Flying Pigs’ as seen on the TV advert. The farm boast a wide variety of friendly animals with their babies. Play area and pets corner. Special fun activity weekends once a month.

South Cerney Cirencester GL7 5QE Tel: 01285 862205   Email

Cattle Country Adventure Park

Country park with large indoor and outdoor play areas. Farm walks past a herd of American bison and other animals. Resturant and gift shop. Available for private parties when closed to public. Full info on web site.

Berkeley Heath Farm, Berkely, GL13 9EW  Tel: 01453 810510   Email

Cheltenham Racecourse

Britain’s premier National Hunt racecourse. The National Hunt Festival, featuring the Cheltenham Gold Cup, is held in March. Hall of Fame exhibition. Parking.

77 Promenade Cheltenham GL50 1PP Tel: 01242 513014   Email

Clearwell Caves

Walk round ancient iron mines with superb caverns & tunnels stretching far under the Forest of Dean. Worked for over 4000 years up to the present day. Xmas fantasy. Tea room & gift shop.

Near Coleford,  Royal Forest of Dean, GL16 8JR  Tel: 01594 832535  Email

Cotswold Falconry Centre

Daily demonstrations in the art of falconry, flying eagles, hawks, owls and falcons. Many different types of birds of prey to be seen. Importance is placed on their breeding and conservation.

Batsford Park, Moreton In Marsh,  GL56 9QB Tel: 01386 701043   Email

Cotswold Farm Park

Home of Britain’s most comprehensive display of rare breed farm animals. Farm Park includes Tractor School, Indoor Play Area, Pets Corner, Playground, Farm Safari Rides, Woodland Walk, Audio Tour, Touch Barn, Nature Trail, Demonstrations. Gift shop & Café

Guiting Power, Stow on the Wold  GL54 5UG   Tel: 01451 850307   Email

Cotswold Country Park (previously Keynes Country Park)

Lakeside park with walks, barbecues, trimtrail, playground, children’s beach, cafe & nature reserve. Day tickets for angling (disabled facilities), wind-surfing, mini golf, cycle & boat hire high ropes course, kayaking, sailing & canoeing. Season tickets Admission free.

Spratsgate Lane  Shorncote  Cirencester  GL7 6DFTel: 01285 861459  Email

Crickley Hill Country Park

Country park on the Cotswold scarp with extensive views. Site of nature conservation, geological & archaeological interest. Visitor centre (seasonal opening) & waymarked trails. Good resource for school visits with guides by arrangement. Admission free.

Birdlip, Gloucester, GL4 8JY  Tel: 01452 863170

Donnington Trout Farm

Modern trout farm set in beautiful Cotswold countryside and housed in a fine 18th century stone barn. Visitors can feed the trout or fish on the small lake. Farm shop selling fresh/smoked trout & pate. Admission free.

Upper Swell, Stow on the Wold,  GL54 1EP   Tel: 01451 830873    Email

Dragonfly Maze

Yew hedge maze and Rebus puzzle. Over a quarter of a mile of pathways, the centre piece being the ornate Central Pavilion, tastefully designed and constructed from local materials. Gift shop.

Rissington Road, Bourton-on-the-Water  GL54 2BN  Tel: 01451 822251

Gloucester Docks

The revitalised Gloucester Docks feature newly refurbished warehouses with museums, pubs and shops around the docks basin. Admission free.

The Docks, Gloucester  GL1 2EB  Tel: 01452 311190  Email

Keith Harding’s World of Mechanical Music

Antique clocks, musical boxes, self-playing musical instruments and automata. All superbly restored in our world famous workshops and presented as a live entertainment in a period setting.

The Oak House, High Street, Northleach, GL54 3ET Tel: 01451 860181   Email

The House of the Tailor of Gloucester

Beatrix Potter chose this building for her story of the Tailor. Exhibits & display boards about Beatrix Potter. Gift shop.

9 College Court, Gloucester GL1 2NJ  Tel: 01452 422856

Model Village

A 1/9th scale model of the actual village including river, bridges and churches built in Cotswold stone. Miniature trees & plants. Parking.

Bourton-on-the-Water  GL54 2AF   Tel: 01451 820467

National Birds of Prey Centre

World’s most significant collection of Birds of Prey. See eagles, owls, vultures, hawks, falcons flying free during regular flying demonstrations. Gift shop, cafe, picnic areas. Good access for the disabled. Parking. Woodland walk.

Newent,   GL18 1JJ Tel: 0870 9901992   Email

The Old Mill

A watermill dating from 1880 with a working water wheel once used to grind corn. Now contains a mill museum and a shop selling quality gifts & local crafts. Handmade ice-cream parlour & refreshments. Tea rooms.

Mill Lane, Lower Slaughter, Cheltenham,  GL54 2HX Tel: 01451 820052   Email

Perfumery Exhibition

A unique sensory experience. The Perfumery Exhibition includes origins of perfume as well as a cinema with "smells", Perfume Quiz and Perfume Garden.

Bourton on the Water,  GL54 2BU  Tel: 01451 820698

Prinknash Bird Park

Benedictine Abbey. Gift Shop, café, children’s play area, Abbey Church. In the deer and bird park, feed and stroke fallow deer and pugmy goats. Peacocks, waterfowl and exotic pheasants, together with a Tudor Wendy House.

Cranham GL4 8EX  Tel: 01452 812727   Email

Robinswood Hill Country Park

250 acres of countryside with pleasant walks & views. Waymarked nature, geology & horse trails. Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust visitor centre 01452 38333, exhibition & gift shop open 9am - 5pm. A guided walks programme is also available. Rare breeds farm. Admission free.

Reservoir Road, Gloucester GL4 6SX  Tel: 01452 304779   Email

Slimbridge Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust

World’s largest collection of water birds. Over 150 types of swans, geese, ducks & all six species of flamingo. Interactive exhibits, children’s activities, restaurant & facilities for disabled visitors. Parking. Wildlife art gallery and cinema.

Slimbridge, GL2 7BT  Tel: 01453 891900  Email

Smarts’ Traditional Gloucester Cheeses

Working farm where the making of Double and Single Gloucester cheeses can be seen every Tuesday & Thursday. It is appreciated if visitors would telephone first. Cheese may be bought daily.

Old Ley Court, Chapel Lane, Birdwood Churcham, GL2 8AR  Tel: 01452 750225

St. James City Farm

An inner city farm providing real hands on contact with farm animals. Rare breeds of pigs, sheep, goats & poultry. Ideal for family visits and school groups. Education room available. Outdoor picnic site. Admission free.

Albany Street, Tredworth,  Gloucester,  GL1 4NG  Tel: 01452 305728

Three Choirs Vineyard

75 acres of vineyards, producing internationally awarded wines. Self guided tours of vineyard, winery, video and tastings. Group guided tours. Shop. Bookings required for restaurant. Parking. 8 guest rooms. New micro brewery

Newent   GL18 1LS  Tel: 01531 890223   Email

Farm shop and tea-rooms which are open all the year round. Admission free.

Hown Hall, Taynton,  GL19 3AW Tel: 01452 790220