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Historic buildings

Buildings that tell us about the county’s cultural history and families who have lived here. Includes castles, manor houses, estates and barns.

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  • Cotswolds / Arts and Crafts -Children's Activities -Food and Drink -Gardens and Nature -Historic buildings -Museums and Galleries -Parks and Green Spaces

    Snowshill Manor and Garden

    You can view our full access statement on our website: Snowshill Manor & Garden | Gloucestershire | National Trust Dogs at Snowshill  We welcome assistance dogs only at Snowshill Manor. Toilets  We have an accesible toilet by visitor reception and by the cafe. By visitor reception we also have a family room which can be […]

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  • Berkeley / Attractions and Days Out -Gardens and Nature -Historic buildings -Parks and Green Spaces

    Berkeley Castle

    Travel through time and history, from the Keep, with its dungeon and the cell where Edward II is said to have been murdered, to the Drawing Rooms, with their fine upholstery, chandeliers and silver lamps. Visitors can see superb silver, paintings from the 16th-20th centuries, fine furniture and a unique spider’s-web ceiling. Discover the colourful […]

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    Berkeley Castle 11 months ago
  • Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts -Attractions and Days Out -Children's Activities -Gardens and Nature -Historic buildings -Parks and Green Spaces -Play Areas -Wellbeing

    Wild Winter at Slimbridge

    Winter is a fantastic time to visit Slimbridge with up to 30,000 wild wintering ducks, geese and swans feeding and roosting on the reserve. Look out for star species: Bewick’s swans, white-fronted geese, lapwing, water rail, curlew. Enjoy the following winter activities included in admission:  – Wild Bird Feeds | Daily at 4pm  See flocks […]

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  • Gloucester / Gardens and Nature -Historic buildings

    The Railway Garden

    The railway garden is a community garden Creating opportunities to people in need young/disabled/or elderly   Everyone’s welcome We all potter about taking care of our garden for everyone to enjoy It’s an open space to relax with tea and coffee and food and affordable prices We also upcycle items in order to express our […]

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  • Cotswolds / Gardens and Nature -Historic buildings -Parks and Green Spaces -Wellbeing

    Discover secret gardens and magnificent vistas at Hidcote

    Hidcote Gardens, National Trust Explore the maze of paved pathways and discover secret gardens, magnificent vistas and plants that burst with colour throughout the gardens at Hidcote. Many of the plants found growing in the garden were collected from Johnston’s many plant hunting trips to far away places. It’s the perfect place if you’re in need of […]

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  • Gloucester / Arts and Crafts -Attractions and Days Out -Children's Activities -Historic buildings -Museums and Galleries -Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing

    Visit The Museum of Gloucester…

    Found within the city of Gloucester is an internationally important collection of treasures of over 750,000 objects… The Museum of Gloucester tells the story of the city’s origins as a Roman settlement and its subsequent development through the Dark Ages and Medieval period. This fine Victorian building also has a significant collection of art including paintings […]

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  • Gloucester / Attractions and Days Out -Faith and Spirituality -Historic buildings -Museums and Galleries

    Download the Gloucester Cathedral App

    https://www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk/visit/things-to-do/family-activities/go-digital-.php Explore one of Britain’s greatest buildings through different characters on the Gloucester Cathedral app. Discover where Harry Potter was filmed and see back in time with amazing Augmented Reality. Explore the Cathedral’s history as never before: Become a king, monk, mason or pilgrim Unlock secret stories Follow in Harry Potter’s footsteps Visit a king’s […]

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