Gloucestershire is a rural county in the South West of England. this section features posts specifically to do with life in the county.
I happened to be at a meeting in Rodborough near to the Prince Albert Pub, unfortunately, it was too early and closed at the time. I decided rather than navigating public transport that I would take a walk on the common, then back to Stroud to grab lunch. Walk On Rodborough Common The first step …
Cannop Ponds are two large ponds, located to the north of Parkend in the Forest of Dean and not far from the Speechhouse Hotel. The ponds, and surrounding area, are a popular destination for tourists, walkers and off-road cyclists. There is a car park for visitors to park in which has picnic tables nearby. Cannop …
The Barn Owl Centre is a charity dedicated to the conservation and rehabilitation of birds of prey in the county.
I visit many of the great restaurants and pubs in Gloucestershire especially the dog-friendly ones, but no more due to the coronavirus lockdown. I decided to compile a list of places that are now doing, delivery, takeaway and even drive through options in the county. Still compiling this list, to get listed or recommend an …
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I finally visited Tigers Eye Restaurant in Gloucester after hearing lots of good things about their hot stone dishes. Tigers 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 located on Southgate Street not …
I was invited 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 located on Portland Street not far from the town centre and was easily found. Check-in was painless …
We were invited to try the new Xmas menu at Bill’s restaurants and happily accepted the invite. I had experienced Bill’s before for a birthday party for a big group in the Quays eatery and had put out a fire at their Bullring restaurant in Birmingham on a wild night out. December 2019 Visit @aboutglos …
Gloucestershire Hour is also known as #gloshour and is a networking hour for local people on twitter. A variety of companies and organisations join in sharing their products, opinions and services as well as sharing each other’s tweets. When is #gloshour Glos Hour takes place on a Wednesday evening at 8 pm on Twitter, if …
The Hatton Court Hotel provides a handy rest-stop in its Cotswolds location in the village in Upton St.Leonard’s near to Gloucester. The building was originally constructed in the ’20s and became a hotel in the 1950s. The restaurant and bar provide a menu of light bites, traditional Sunday roasts and afternoon teas. They can host …
There are many options for shopping for European food in Gloucestershire, this guide features those that @aboutglos knows about. There are many East European shops including those specialising in Polish, Czech, Romanian, Hungarian and Lithuanian food products. To suggest a business for inclusion comment below or use our contact form. Shops For European Food CzechLand …
@aboutglos thoroughly enjoyed a walk 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 is designated as biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) …
The Toby carvery in Gloucester AKA The Dog at Over is a family friendly restaurant and pub located just outside the city. They specialise is serving roast dinners all day every day at their carvery. From experience you can choose from a choice of meats including combinations then serve your own vegetables. Meats usually include …
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.
An interesting place to visit for anyone interested in trains, local history or viewing the local scenery.
Visiting the Dean Forest Railway was somewhere I had wanted to visit for a while. On my latest Forest of Dean Camping Holiday I took the plunge and scheduled a day out riding on the trains. Dean Forest Railway The Dean Forest Railway is a 4.5-mile long heritage railway line that runs between Lydney and …
My most recent UK mini-break was a camping holiday in The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. This trip involved a bigger borrowed tent for more luxury together with a lift to the campsite. The plan was camping, campfire food, walking and visit some of the areas tourist attractions. Greenacres Campsite We had visited the …
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Introducing Sonia Normal Facials and Therapies in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Sonia is a specialist in anti-ageing facial treatments and describes herself as a facialist. She has over fifteen years of experience in skincare and medical aesthetics. Sonia aims to get “dramatic” results for her customers by using the perfect treatment for them. Treatments often involve using …
The Spirit of Aviation is a sculpture by Simon Springer, this located on Northgate Street in Gloucester. The Spirit of Aviation statue celebrates the achievements of The Gloster Aircraft Company. Founded in 1917. The sculpture was designed to mark the dawn of the jet age and celebrates Gloucester’s contribution to aviation history and the modern …
St Oswold’s Priory is located not far from Gloucester Cathedral on Archdeacon Street, it is easy to spot if walking towards the old Cattle Market site. I have passed many times and had a quick look but this time had a good read of the notice and look around at the ruins. The remaining wall …
The Turks Head Inn on Southgate Street in Gloucester is a new find for @aboutglos, shocked I haven’t popped in before. This pub is a unique venue with a funny set of rules on the outside and eclectic décor inside. The Turks Head Inn The pub has both inside and outside seating, there are a …
Due to popular demand @aboutglos is creating some pub crawl routes in the county including this GL2 pub crawl in Hardwicke, Quedgeley and Kingsway. This is also a guide to local pubs and drinking establishments in the area. Pub Crawls A pub crawl involves moving from pub to pub on a night out or daytime …
Over Farm Market is located just outside Gloucester on the A40 and next to Dog at Over (Toby Carvery). It is a very useful place to shop if you like fresh nice food, the farm shop is stocked with fresh locally grown fruit, vegetables and meat products, delicatessen and a bakery. Over Farm Market The …
The Wilderness Centre in Mitcheldean in The Forest of Dean is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2019 and are launching an exciting Summer Programme of events and activities. The Wilderness Centre is a historic stately home nestled within 30 acres of private grounds with forest, fields and its own stone circle, commanding spectacular views over …
After my recent camping holiday in the Forest of Dean, I become familiar with the different food shops in Coleford. There was plenty of choice from some supermarkets to the more traditional food shops like butchers, delicatessen and bakers. The town provided everything we needed as well as some delicious locally produced extras. Supermarkets The …
I recently enjoyed one of the nicest walks of my life in The Wye Valley AONB while on a camping holiday in The Forest of Dean. The day started with breakfast at Greenacres campsite near to Coleford where I was staying. Bags were packed with essentials then walked through fields to Coleford town centre. In …
A nice site in the heart of the forest with good well maintained facilities. An ideal base camp for a Wye Valley adventure.
