Guidebook for Gloucestershire
Essentials
Dursley
Sainsbury's station
The Pulse Dursley
Castle Streetgym, classes, racket sports, swimming pool
Stratford Park Leisure Centre
Stratford RoadLidl
18 Kingshill RdI love Lidl
Stroud General Hospital
Trinity Roadclosest good hospital
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Great Western Roadclosest major hospital
Food Scene
They have a lovely open fire and do amazing wood fired pizzas. Everything on the menu is locally produced and at a reasonable price
18 locals recommend
The Priory Inn
London RoadThey have a lovely open fire and do amazing wood fired pizzas. Everything on the menu is locally produced and at a reasonable price
It's very close, does good food in the restaurant but also has a small bar area with a fire which is great for a drink. It's also dog friendly.
Rose & Crown Farmhouse Kitchen
3 The CrossIt's very close, does good food in the restaurant but also has a small bar area with a fire which is great for a drink. It's also dog friendly.
The Old Badger Inn in Eastington, Gloucestershire is a great example of a proper village pub!
The Old Badger serves an ever changing range of cask ales from local and regional brewers and offers a very warm welcome and convivial atmosphere in which to relax and enjoy a pint and the company of like minded folk. People make pubs, and it wont be long before you are chatting to the locals and feeling you are in the perfect place.
They have a great Tapas Menu and a Daily Specials Board! In addition there is a super Sandwich Selection, glorious homemade puddings and of course a Traditional Roast served on Sundays.
11 locals recommend
The Old Badger Inn
Alkerton RoadThe Old Badger Inn in Eastington, Gloucestershire is a great example of a proper village pub!
The Old Badger serves an ever changing range of cask ales from local and regional brewers and offers a very warm welcome and convivial atmosphere in which to relax and enjoy a pint and the company of like minded folk. People make pubs, and it wont be long before you are chatting to the locals and feeling you are in the perfect place.
They have a great Tapas Menu and a Daily Specials Board! In addition there is a super Sandwich Selection, glorious homemade puddings and of course a Traditional Roast served on Sundays.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nestled at the foot of Stinchcombe Hill, in the Gloucestershire town of Dursley, you can find this award winning “gem” of a traditional hostelry.
There can be no better atmosphere in which to enjoy a pint or two of the many cask ales always available and the humming of conversation!
A set menu available 12-3 daily with a specials board also available made with the freshest local ingredients available. They also serve a Sunday roast in sittings of 12-2 and 2-4, with a choice of 3 meats available as well as vegetarian and fish options!
11 locals recommend
The Old Spot
2 Hill RdNestled at the foot of Stinchcombe Hill, in the Gloucestershire town of Dursley, you can find this award winning “gem” of a traditional hostelry.
There can be no better atmosphere in which to enjoy a pint or two of the many cask ales always available and the humming of conversation!
A set menu available 12-3 daily with a specials board also available made with the freshest local ingredients available. They also serve a Sunday roast in sittings of 12-2 and 2-4, with a choice of 3 meats available as well as vegetarian and fish options!
CAMRA National Pub of the Year 2014 – CAMRA National Pub of the Year Finalist 2016 – South West Region CAMRA Pub of the Year 2014 & 2016 (Runners Up 2015) –
The Sally – a genuine rural free-house in the village of Ham, close to the Severn Estuary.
What makes the Sally so special isn’t the range of quality ales and ciders on offer, it isn’t the heritage pub games, it isn’t the humble bar snacks, it isn’t the cosy bars with log fires and it isn’t the genuine community spirit which pervades.
It’s something else. It’s something intangible.
Putting what makes the Sally special into words published on a website is nigh on impossible. You’ll just have to come and see it for yourselves.
12 locals recommend
The Salutation Inn
CAMRA National Pub of the Year 2014 – CAMRA National Pub of the Year Finalist 2016 – South West Region CAMRA Pub of the Year 2014 & 2016 (Runners Up 2015) –
The Sally – a genuine rural free-house in the village of Ham, close to the Severn Estuary.
What makes the Sally so special isn’t the range of quality ales and ciders on offer, it isn’t the heritage pub games, it isn’t the humble bar snacks, it isn’t the cosy bars with log fires and it isn’t the genuine community spirit which pervades.
It’s something else. It’s something intangible.
Putting what makes the Sally special into words published on a website is nigh on impossible. You’ll just have to come and see it for yourselves.
Sightseeing
The Berkeley family welcome you to Berkeley Castle, their ancient fortress home where they have lived since their ancestor, Robert Fitzharding, completed the Keep in the late 12th Century.
The history played out within Berkeley Castle’s walls make it one of the most remarkable buildings in Britain and the family hope that you will visit them to experience its special atmosphere.
97 locals recommend
Berkeley Castle
The Berkeley family welcome you to Berkeley Castle, their ancient fortress home where they have lived since their ancestor, Robert Fitzharding, completed the Keep in the late 12th Century.
The history played out within Berkeley Castle’s walls make it one of the most remarkable buildings in Britain and the family hope that you will visit them to experience its special atmosphere.
A magnificent cathedral in the heart of the city of Gloucester. Enjoy this beautiful building and treat yourself to something in the very nice coffee shop after.
180 locals recommend
Gloucester Cathedral
12 College GrnA magnificent cathedral in the heart of the city of Gloucester. Enjoy this beautiful building and treat yourself to something in the very nice coffee shop after.
Bibury is a charming, typically Cotswold, village just a short drive from "The Capital of the Cotswolds", Cirencester.
Bibury was once described by William Morris (1834-96) as "the most beautiful village in England".
198 locals recommend
Bibury
Bibury is a charming, typically Cotswold, village just a short drive from "The Capital of the Cotswolds", Cirencester.
Bibury was once described by William Morris (1834-96) as "the most beautiful village in England".
Parks & Nature
From birdwatchers to families there is plenty to discover all year round. Enjoy amazing wildlife up-close. With experiences to suit all ages offering access to a huge variety of wildlife, it is no surprise they are an award-winning day out!
30,000 birds!!!
10 locals recommend
Wild Fowl Trust
From birdwatchers to families there is plenty to discover all year round. Enjoy amazing wildlife up-close. With experiences to suit all ages offering access to a huge variety of wildlife, it is no surprise they are an award-winning day out!
30,000 birds!!!
A remarkable place for people to enjoy and learn about trees - 15,000 specimens from all over the globe offer the perfect setting to escape, relax or have an adventure..
The most beautiful place in autumn!
The christmas lights are stunning!
340 locals recommend
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
A remarkable place for people to enjoy and learn about trees - 15,000 specimens from all over the globe offer the perfect setting to escape, relax or have an adventure..
The most beautiful place in autumn!
The christmas lights are stunning!
The site is twelve acres of open grassland with wild flowers and wonderful panoramic views over the Severn Vale towards the Forest of Dean, the Malvern Hills and the distant Welsh Hills.
It is an excellent spot to have a picnic with plenty of tables with benches and seats, a suberb place to fly a kite or model aeroplane, or take a leisurely stroll through the adjacent Woodland Trust beech wood or the Cotswold Way National Trail.
29 locals recommend
Coaley Peak
21 Rock RoadThe site is twelve acres of open grassland with wild flowers and wonderful panoramic views over the Severn Vale towards the Forest of Dean, the Malvern Hills and the distant Welsh Hills.
It is an excellent spot to have a picnic with plenty of tables with benches and seats, a suberb place to fly a kite or model aeroplane, or take a leisurely stroll through the adjacent Woodland Trust beech wood or the Cotswold Way National Trail.
Arts & Culture
Woodchester Mansion is a 19th Century Victorian Gothic Masterpiece mysteriously abandoned mid-construction in 1873. Hidden in a secluded Cotswold valley, it is untouched by time and the modern world. A beautiful place to walk around lakes, through woodland and have a picnic after admiring this incredible mansion.
52 locals recommend
Woodchester Mansion Trust
B4066Woodchester Mansion is a 19th Century Victorian Gothic Masterpiece mysteriously abandoned mid-construction in 1873. Hidden in a secluded Cotswold valley, it is untouched by time and the modern world. A beautiful place to walk around lakes, through woodland and have a picnic after admiring this incredible mansion.
Entertainment & Activities
The current offering is a state of the art entertainment complex with a variety of fantastic restaurants and bars, 10 screen cinema, gym, luxury cinema, modern and up market bowling centre, children’s soft play centre.
The Brewery Quarter has something for everyone with restaurants including Nando’s, Prezzo, Chiquito, Frankie & Benny’s, Harvester and The Real China and with SOHO Coffee Co. and Cosy Club opening within the new development in March 2017 - you really will be spoilt for choice!
55 locals recommend
The Brewery Quarter
Henrietta StreetThe current offering is a state of the art entertainment complex with a variety of fantastic restaurants and bars, 10 screen cinema, gym, luxury cinema, modern and up market bowling centre, children’s soft play centre.
The Brewery Quarter has something for everyone with restaurants including Nando’s, Prezzo, Chiquito, Frankie & Benny’s, Harvester and The Real China and with SOHO Coffee Co. and Cosy Club opening within the new development in March 2017 - you really will be spoilt for choice!
Cabot Circus makes a shopping day out fun for all the family; try your hand at crazy golf adventure or watch the latest film in the 13-screen Showcase Cinema Delux and finish with dinner at one of the restaurants in the food court (or a Millies cookie, Krispy Kreme doughnut or Patisserie Valerie speciality). There really is something for everyone in Bristol's premier shopping destination.
323 locals recommend
Cabot Circus
Bond Street SouthCabot Circus makes a shopping day out fun for all the family; try your hand at crazy golf adventure or watch the latest film in the 13-screen Showcase Cinema Delux and finish with dinner at one of the restaurants in the food court (or a Millies cookie, Krispy Kreme doughnut or Patisserie Valerie speciality). There really is something for everyone in Bristol's premier shopping destination.
You will find a whole range of activities to keep you and the whole family happy at Cattle Country Adventure Park!
49 locals recommend
Cattle Country Farm Park
You will find a whole range of activities to keep you and the whole family happy at Cattle Country Adventure Park!
lots of different wildlife to get close to. A great day out for family.
442 locals recommend
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
lots of different wildlife to get close to. A great day out for family.