Things To Do in the Cotswolds
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Standlake - St Giles Church
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Church/Chapel
Standlake
Like so many churches, St Giles Church is medieval in origin but much altered and restored over the years. Notable features include the unusual 14th century octagonal tower dates to the 14th century and the Victorian woodwork in the roof…
Cirencester Lock Up
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Museum
Cirencester
Most towns had lock-ups, which were used to imprison people for short periods of time, often just overnight.
Fairford - St Mary's Church
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Church/Chapel
Fairford
Fairford is an outstanding church because of its fascinating complete set of medieval stained glass windows, the only such set in England. The glass is rare, and is of the highest quality.
Great Rollright - St Andrew's Church
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Church/Chapel
Great Rollright
Set on a small rise to the east of the village of Great Rollright, St Andrew's church, despite its modest size, is a fine medieval church well worth a visit and featuring decorative and architechtural stonework of great quality and originality.
The Cotswold Country Park & Beach
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Country Park/Nature Reserve
Shorncote
Relax on a sandy beach beside a beautiful swimming lagoon, enjoy activities from water sports to mini golf within beautiful parkland, the Cotswold Country Park and Beach offers the perfect day out.
Museum in the Park
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Museum
Stroud
The Museum in the Park is set in the beautiful grounds of Stratford Park. Our collection tells the story of the Stroud Valleys and the wider district, giving you the chance to find out about the people who lived and worked here.
Tetbury Police Museum & Courtroom
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Museum
Tetbury
A historical collection of items used by the police in the Gloucestershire Constabulary.
Kencot - St George's Church
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Church/Chapel
Kencot
St George's Church in Kencot is of late 12th century origin and features a tower with a curious side turret with a sloping roof, which was added later and makes it look unfinished.
Ducklington - St Bartholomew's Church
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Church/Chapel
Ducklington
The present plan of the church was established during the 12th century (apart from the chancel, which was added a little later). However, changes (particularly to the doors and windows) were made during the 13th century.
Chavenage House
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Historic House/Palace
Near Tetbury
Uniquely interesting Elizabethan manor with Cromwellian associations and adjacent chapel. Furniture, tapestries and relics from 17th century. Medieval barn, ghost stories and legends.
Combe - St Laurence's Church
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Church/Chapel
Combe
St Laurence, a place of worship for more than 600 years, has a number of interesting features including 15th century wall painitings, a 1634 pulpit cloth. and several bale tombs in the churchyard.
The Wilson - Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum
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Museum
Cheltenham
Cheltenham has an outstanding museum and art gallery with a programme of exciting temporary exhibitions and permanent galleries. Also home to The Wilson Kitchen arts café with its stylish mix of colourful interiors, artwork, music and great food.
Uley Long Barrow (Hetty Pegler's Tump)
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Historic Site
Named after the wife of its 17th century owner, but dating from around 3000BC, this 180ft long Neolithic chambered burial mound is unusual in that its mound is still intact.
Stanton Harcourt - St Michael's Church
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Church/Chapel
Stanton Harcourt
The chancel of St Michael's church contains two of Oxfordshire's greatest church treasures: an ancient 13th century rood-screen and the shrine of St Edburg.
Parish Church of St Mary
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Churches and Cathedrals
Painswick
A medieval church with a wonderful two acre churchyard containing a fine collection of 17 and 18C tombs and famous for its avenues of yew trees.
Finstock - Holy Trinity Church
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Church/Chapel
Finstock
Holy Trinity was built in Gothic Revival style in 1841, though then it only consisted of the nave. The chancel was added in 1905 - then intention was to demolish and rebuild the nave as well but the money available didn't match the vicar's ambitions…
Witney - St Mary's Church
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Church/Chapel
Witney
Though with Norman origins, the present building is mostly 13th century and was dedicated in 1243. The 156ft spire is a notable landmark, visible for miles around.
Minster Lovell - St Kenelm's Church
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Church/Chapel
Minster Lovell
St Kenelm's church in Minster Lovell is mainly 15th century, built on the foundations of an earlier priory minster.
Gloucester Cathedral
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Cathedral/Minster
Gloucester
Gloucester Cathedral of honey coloured lime stone is a place of worship and architectural gem with crypt, cloisters, Chapter House set in its precincts. Shop selling souvenirs, cards, CDs and gifts.
The Historic Snowdrop Garden
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Garden
Cheltenham
Prepare to be amazed by the incredible range and quantity of snowdrops at Colesbourne Gardens and Arboretum.
A treat for anyone longing for spring to arrive, the beautiful gardens were home to Henry John Elwes who introduced the first big snowdrop…