Gloucestershire is a rural county in the South West of England. this section features posts specifically to do with life in the county.
There are lots of options for fun activities for visitors to the Forest of Dean. This is primarily a guide to adventure activities in the Forest of Dean. Activities can range from simple hiking to off-road cycling experiences. Watersports activities are popular in the Wye Valley, where you can go on a course or hire…
As well as a fish eatery, Severn & Wye food shop stocks lots of local produce including cheese, a deli counter, chocolate and has a fantastic fish counter and many other nice treats.
There are many distilleries in Gloucestershire, many of which offer tours and tasting sessions. The most common tipples distilled in the county include gin and whiskey. The term distillery signifies a place or a building where the alcohol manufactured. The distillation process separates fermented products helps to produce high-quality alcohol contents. This is the core…
There is an array of options for pubs and bars in Cheltenham for visitors and locals to visit. Pubs include chains and traditional independent boozers. Some even have beer gardens to enjoy in the summer. There are a variety of bar types to suit most tastes throughout Cheltenham. There are sports bars where you can…
Symonds Yat Rock overlooks a spectacular gorge through which the River Wye snakes. This rock is the perfect viewpoint from which to watch birds of prey. Visitors can watch a pair of Peregrine Falcons that nest annually within sight of the rock through telescopes. This is a great place for photographers to take photos of…
There is a vast choice of walks in the Forest Of Dean, ranging from Sunday afternoon strolls, circular pub walks to long-distance adventure hikes. Some key walking areas include the Wye Valley AONB, Cannop Ponds, and Mallards Pike. There are many other routes through the woods, however Ordnance Survey or Komoot is a great place…
Future Rooms Ltd is a Gloucestershire based Glamping Pod Manufacturer and also a supplier of luxury garden buildings. The Gloucestershire based company has expanded their portfolio to include pods. UK Glamping Pod Manufacturer They supply campsites with rooms for use as holiday accommodation for groups of usually up to 4 people. Also, they build Glamping…
A guide to birdwatching in the Forest of Dean, an area with a wonderful choice of habitats to watch British birds. And also the opportunity to see something special. To whet your birdwatching appetite, you have the chance of seeing or photographing the following in the Forest Of Dean or the extended county of Gloucestershire….
A guide to breweries, including the smaller micro-breweries based in Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds & Forest of Dean. This includes breweries that brew beer in the county. This guide also covers those that make good quality cider, and perry. We also have a guide of vineyards producing wine in Gloucestershire. Breweries In Gloucestershire Details of some…
Randwick Woods is a public footpath through beech and yew woodlands in The Cotswolds. There are various routes through the woods, including some circular walks. There are also routes through the woodland used by MTB off-road bikes and looks great fun. They call the walking route above the Randwick Ramble and the National Trust has…
A guide to the best cafes and places to eat out for lunch, specifically in Gloucester city centre. For bigger meals, see our Gloucester restaurants page for other options. These establishments are ideal for dishes such as sandwiches, baguettes, baked potatoes or something healthier, like a salad. Cafes to Eat Out For Lunch in Gloucester…
Tetbury is a small town in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England. It’s a lovely town to visit and lots of niceness to see. Tetbury is a great option to visit on a tour of the Cotswolds. It lies on the site of an ancient hill fort, on which an Anglo-Saxon monastery. Ine of Wessex…
St Bartholomew’s Church is in the parish of Churchdown, Gloucester. The small church is an ancient Christian site near the peak of Churchdown hill. They still use St Bartholomew’s Church for worship most Sundays and, on other occasions. The Church has its origins in Norman times, about 1175, but the site had earlier Christian and pre-Christian…
Introducing Future Rooms a leading UK Supplier of cheap garden offices. These buildings enable you to work in the comfort of your own garden. Alternative uses; Creative Studio, Home Gym, or a spare bedroom for guests. Future Rooms can install your choice of home office anywhere in the UK, including Gloucestershire. Work From Home in…
There are many options for walks in and near to Gloucester City Centre. These include many urban walks or in the nearby countryside. One of the more challenging and steep walks is up to the top of Robinswood Hill. An ideal place to view the city from above. For those that like urban walking routes,…
Companies that deliver booze to your door in the county.
Welcome to our guide to the most notable lakes and ponds throughout Gloucestershire. This includes Cotswold Water Park and lakes in the Forest of Dean. Lakes are great places to go for a walk or sit and also to relax next to the water. Sports often go hand in hand with bodies of water, including…
Gloucester is very much known as a rugby town, however, people enjoy sports. The top rugby club in Gloucestershire is “Gloucester RFC” a premiership club playing at the highest level. Gloucestershire has many semi-professional and amateur clubs. Gloucester RFC Gloucester RFC plays out of its home stadium, Kingsholm, just outside Gloucester city centre. They are…
There are still many early morning milk delivery services throughout Gloucestershire. This includes a service with online ordering called milk and more. Many of the local delivery firms cover the principal towns of Gloucester, Cheltenham, Coleford and Cirencester. Also, a milkman service is available in the villages of the Forest of Dean or The Cotswolds….
Walking along the banks of The River Severn from Elmore to Hardwicke via Stonebench.
Queen’s Fish Bar is a restaurant in Gloucester is at the former site of the old cross keys pub on Barnwood Road. They describe themselves as a premium fish & chip restaurant & takeaway with a stylish bar providing the very best dining experience. The Grand Opening of Queen’s A relaxed affair where the owners were not…
Various Church buildings in the villages of the area.
Fishing In Gloucestershire, including details of Angling Clubs, Where To Go Fish and more. Including options to fish on rivers, lakes and canals. Edible fish in the county include eels, trout, and salmon. For the novice, there are a few fish farms. Fishing Tackle Shops in Gloucestershire There are many specialist shops in Gloucestershire selling…
Walking to Hardwicke Church along the Glevum Way is a fantastic walk through some great farmland. This is a historic place dating back to Norman times and is fascinating, historically and architecturally. Although I am not an attendee of organised religion, I have a fascination with old buildings, including churches. One of the best times…
After weeks of rain, the sky was blue, and I got my boots muddy on a walk in the Drybrook area. This involved a walk in The Forest of Dean starting at Plump Hill near to Fairplay Pond. This is a great walk, and the area is often quiet, so you get some solitude, just…
St. Michael and All Angels’ Church is in the Gloucestershire village of Eastington, near to Stonehouse and Stroud. The church building is A Grade II* Listed Building and is of the Church of England Denomination. St. Michael and All Angels’ Church The village apparently according to www.-british-history.co.uk had a church back in 1092, although there…
A great hike along the River Frome through some very nice farmland.
This is a photo collection on my walk along The River Severn in Bullo Pill, Gloucestershire. Iit is a tiny village between Newnham-On-Severn and Lydney. Walking from A48 through railway bridge past the dockyard up to “Box Grove Woods”. Bullo Pill Docks Bullo Pill Docks are now in use by local marine contractors. However, until approx…
Churchdown hill, also known as Chosen hill is a fantastic place for a walk. The Woodland Trust and the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust look after separate parts of Churchdown Hill. Both areas are open free to the public to explore on foot. Information… Walk on Churchdown Hill My walk was a lazy one. I had a…