Gloucestershire is a rural county in the South West of England. this section features posts specifically to do with life in the county.
Popular Gloucestershire places to visit, including towns, cities and villages.
Breakheart Quarry near Dursley in Gloucestershire is a great place to go for a walk or picnic. It’s also a fantastic place for a dog walk. The area is a former quarry and a great place to study the geology or maybe find a fossil. It is also a great place to see some wildlife …
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Dursley is a market town in the south of Gloucestershire in the Cotswolds. It’s a nice place to visit and a great starting point for a longer hike. Dursley is actually on the Cotswold way, a long distance walking route. Hills and beautiful countryside surround the town. The nearby hills have some fantastic views of …
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Being a rural county, Gloucestershire has some fantastic countryside for dog walks. There are also many pleasant dog walking parks in Gloucester, Cheltenham and the other towns in the county. The Cotswolds AONB and the entire Forest of Dean are top drawer locations too. Dog walking is an essential task, however you might as well …
The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail is a great place to visit in Gloucestershire. It is a fantastic place to visit while in the area and as a bonus it is free to enter. The Sculpture Trail it is a delightful walk through a picturesque part of the Forest of Dean with many sculptures along …
There are many options for good places in Gloucestershire to watch: the sunrise or sunset. This includes in Gloucester, Cheltenham, The Forest of dean or the many villages of The Cotswolds. However, there are also places that benefit from the lights of the golden hour. The sun at the first and last hour of the day creates …
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Five Valleys is a shopping centre in Stroud‘s heart which is currently undergoing a major renovation. What’s completed so far is fantastic and is a pleasure to visit, an impressive addition to Stroud. Five Valleys Market has a wide range of national and independent retailers with the focus being on food. They also have a …
The weekly Stroud farmers’ market takes place in Cornhill Market and the nearby streets. It is open from 9 am until 2 pm every Saturday and is a great place to buy some local food produce. Stroud Farmers Market has won awards and is one of the most popular in the UK. There is a …
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Arlingham is a village on a big horseshoe bend of the River Severn in Gloucestershire and the village is rather scenic. The village has two friendly pubs that serve wonderful food and both have excellent beer gardens. For those that like to visit historical churches, there are two of these, Church of St. Mary the …
This is about an enjoyable walk from the bus stop in Joys Green, via Lydbrook to The Saracen’s Head Pub at Symonds Yat. It was a long hike, hoping to arrive in time for last orders for a prearranged lift back home to Gloucester. Overall, this is a stunning walk through the Wye Valley AONB. …
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A Guide to builders and building-related companies based in Gloucestershire. This includes construction related companies Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Cinderford, Coleford, Newent & Cirencester. This guide hopes to help you find good local tradespeople that I know and also those people have recommended to us. If you want to recommend someone or get listed your …
If you are looking to get fit and improve your overall health in Gloucestershire. A good place to start is at your local gym, sports centre or with a personal trainer of your choice. Customers can attend gyms and sports centres either on a session by session basis or via being a member for a …
Teckels Animal Sanctuaries is a small, independent charity in Whitminster, Gloucestershire. Their animal rescue and re-homing centre is a charitable organisation, which cares for and rehabilitates homeless cats and dogs. Its principal aim is to find these pets forever homes. www.teckelsanimalsanctuaries.co.uk Halloween dog show When? Saturday, 31 October 2020 from 11:00 – 15:00 Where? Fromebridge …
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The St Mary de Crypt Church is in the city centre on Southgate Street, Gloucester, next to Greyfriars Priory Ruins. St Mary de Crypt is an Anglican Church that has a history dating back to 1140. In the 12th century, they knew it as The Church of the Blessed Mary within Southgate. They have recently …
There are many options for camping equipment shops in Gloucestershire for you to get supplies for your next outdoor adventure. Outdoor specialists typically sell all the equipment and clothing you need for hiking or camping adventures. Typical products available include tents, walking boots, waterproof clothing and more. Some of the more specialist store’s stock gear …
The Museum of Gloucester on Brunswick road in the city is a great place to visit. Especially for those keen to learn about Gloucester’s history. The Museum is a fantastic educational resource about the historical aspects of Gloucester’s past. Visitors can learn about recent history, the English civil war and The Roman Heritage of Gloucester. …
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Located a short walk from Gloucester Cathedral is the Bishop Hooper Memorial is a pretty historic monument in St Mary’s Square. The best way to find this is by passing through Saint Mary’s Gate to the west of the principal building. You can find this in the gardens of St Mary de Lode Church and …
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Gloucestershire is a great county to visit with lots of places to visit. It is a county with lots of countryside and touched by history that dates back to Roman times in places. Places To Visit in Gloucestershire There are countless places to visit in Gloucestershire to suit most tastes and interests. Gloucester The historic …
There are many options for eating breakfast or brunch in Gloucester, including many that serve traditional full English breakfasts. Bacon, sausage, and egg sandwiches to baguettes are a popular option for takeout to the office or work site. Some others serve healthy options to start the day, including healthy juice bars or organic cereals. Vegans …
The Kilcot Inn in Newent, Gloucestershire, is a welcoming, independently owned pub. They strive to produce excellent food with local ingredients. The Inn has 4 very high standard accommodation rooms for guests to stay. The AA rate, the inn four-star. The Kilcot Inn in Newent This pub was totally derelict a few years ago. A …
Karibu is the first artsy Vegan Bar & Kitchen in the heart of Stroud, at 23 Nelson Street. It will serve up comfy Vegan street-food inspired by traditional recipes from all over the world, and display original artwork from talented local artists (and dear friends). Karibu opens the doors to its Vegan Bar & Kitchen …
Takeaways and fast food delivery services in Gloucestershire, including those in Cheltenham & Gloucester. This includes Gloucestershire based Chinese food, Indian, Pizza, fried chicken, Turkish kebab and many other options for food delivery. Some restaurants deliver from as early as 10 am, also others provide a late-night service until 3 am and some 4 am …
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I have always had an interest in the paranormal, ghosts and haunted houses. However have recently been watching some great TV shows relating to the topic. My interest started after hearing campfire stories when younger, some ghost stories were really terrifying. Through life, I have experienced a few unexplainable events, including some in Gloucestershire. The …
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The Walk from Edge to Haresfield is a special walk across the beacon and through some very nice woodland. I utilised the local bus service to get to and from this walk, this time travelling from Stroud on the 66 bus. It is also doable on the 63 bus as well. The bus travels between …
Gloucestershire Hour, also known as #gloshour, is a networking hour for local people on twitter. A variety of companies and organisations join in sharing their products, opinions and services and sharing each other’s tweets. When is #gloshour Glos Hour takes place on the first Wednesday evening of each month at 8 pm on Twitter. If …
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I was at a meeting in Rodborough near to the Prince Albert Pub. When I passed by, it was too early and unfortunately closed. I decided rather than navigating public transport that I would take a walk on Rodborough common, then back to Stroud to grab lunch. The area has many options for walks, including …
Cannop Ponds are two large ponds, located to the north of Parkend in the Forest of Dean and near to the Speech House Hotel. The ponds, and surrounding area, are a popular destination for tourists, walkers, fishing and off-road cyclists. There is a car park for visitors to park in which has picnic tables nearby. …
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There are many independent bakeries in Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds and Forest of Dean. They all bake their own speciality bread, some even bake cakes as well. Bread comes in many forms, from artisan white slice loaves to healthier brown wholegrain loaves or rolls. Some bake seeded batches and also the @aboutglos favourite the malted loaf. Some …
The Barn Owl Centre is a charity dedicated to the conservation and rehabilitation of birds of prey in the county.
I finally visited Tigers Eye Restaurant in Gloucester after hearing lots of good things about their hot stone dishes. Tiger’s Eye is the first Hot Rock Grill restaurant in the city occupying the two floors of The Old Bell, a listed inn dating back to the 17th century. It is on Southgate Street near to …
