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.
Stonehouse is a small town in Gloucestershire between Stroud and Gloucester. While it may not have facilities of larger cities, however there are still some enjoyable things to do in and near Stonehouse. Stonehouse has options for places to eat out, including pubs and restaurants. If planning an overnight visit, there are many options for …
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Painswick is a beautiful place to visit in the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire. Especially if you enjoy hiking, pretty buildings and picturesque countryside. Painswick is one of England’s oldest Wool Towns, thus money from the wool industry enabled lots of pleasant buildings to be built in the town. Painswick is one of many nice places to …
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Stroud has many independent pubs, cafes and restaurants for visitors to eat or drink out. There are also some and some chain venues like Curio Lounge. The villages of the nearby valleys also have many top-notch restaurants. Many of the pubs, cafes and restaurants in Stroud are dog friendly, thus welcoming of canine guests. Pubs …
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. Building Companies By Trade. If you are looking for a …
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 …
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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There are many options for places to eat breakfast or brunch out in Gloucester, including some nice cafes & other eateries. This includes 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 …
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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For those interested in ghost walks, and tours, there are options in Gloucestershire, including in Gloucester & Cheltenham. 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 …
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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 …
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 …
They invited me to try out the new The Portland guest house in Cheltenham, a new venture. I jumped at the chance for a night away to coincide with a trip out to Cheltenham. The guest house is on Portland Street, near to the town centre, and I easily found the guest house. Check-in was …
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There are many options for shopping for European food in Gloucestershire. There are many East European shops in Gloucester and Cheltenham. These include those specialising in Polish, Czech, Romanian, Hungarian and also Lithuanian food products. Shops For European Food CzechLand for East European Food On Northgate street in Gloucester is Czechland a deli and grocery …
@aboutglos has enjoyed many walks on Rodborough Common, then beyond,. There are many routes that people can walk mainly started from their designated car parks. Rodborough Common Rodborough Common is over 250 acres in size and they designated as biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) …
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Hiking trip in the rolling hills and banks of The River Wye.
Drinking establishments and eateries in the town you can visit with your four legged friends.
A popular place for walking with a variety of establishments to eat and drink with your canine friends in tow.
