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Attractions In the Cotswold's
We
couldn't possibly list everything thing there is to do and visit in
the Cotswolds but to wet your appetite here are just a few.
ARTBREAKS
in the Cotswolds
If you've ever what to try your hand at capturing the true beauty of
the Cotswolds. ARTBREAK offer some exceptional courses to help you
develop your skill in Photography, Drawing or Painting.
ARTBREAKS website
http://www.artbreaks.ndo.co.uk/
The
Cotswold an area of Outstanding beauty.
Not
Only is the Amberley Inn, Hotel located next to Minchinhampton
Common renown for its rare orchids and its historic grazing rights.
Its is surrounded by many National Trust Sites which include
Ebworth Estate, Haresfield
Estate, Chedworth Roman Villa Minchinhampton Common, Selsley Common
plus many acres of untouched Cotswold countryside.
For More Visit
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main
Cotswold
Walks
Click on route for Map and walk description
TETBURY > WESTONBIRT
- 9.4 miles
MINCHINHAMPTON COMMON
- 6.3 miles
WOTTON UNDER EDGE > WATERLEY
BOTTOM
- 8.2 miles
NEWINGTON BAGPATH >
OZELWORTH PARK
- 5.4 miles
HARESFIELD BEACON >
SCOTSQUAR HILL
- 7 miles
PAINSWICK > SLAD
- 7.7
miles
COOPERS HILL > THE
PEAK
- 5.7
miles
BRIMPSFIELD > CAUDLE GREEN
- 5.7 miles
NAILSWORTH > AVENING
- 6.1 miles
CHEDWORTH ROMAN VILLA >
WITHINGTON
- 6.9 miles
BOURTON ON THE
WATER
> NAUNTON
- 10 miles
For more walks and a compresive
guide to walking in britain visit
http://www.walkweb.org.uk/
Woodchester
Park and Mansion
2 miles to the north west.
A beautiful secluded valley near Stroud containing the remains of an
18th and 19th-century landscape park, a chain of five lakes, fringed
by woodland pastures and unfinished Victorian mansion (which is not
NT). For details of the Mansion contact 01453 750455.
Woodchester Mansion Web Site
http://www.woodchestermansion.org.uk/
Westonbirt
Arboretum
The Arboretum is a wonderful world of trees and shrubs.
There are 18,000 of them from all over the world, producing 600
acres of beautifully landscaped countryside. This makes Westonbirt
one of the finest tree collections in the world today. However it is
the combination of wild flowers, fungi, birds and animals as well as
the trees themselves that make Westonbirt such a special place to so
many people. This rich diversity of plant and animal life makes
Westonbirt truly a place to visit at every season of the year.
WestonBirt Arboretum Website
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/hcou-4u4j74
Cirencester
and the Corinium Museum
10 minutes drive to the east
Cirencester, known as the "Capital Of The Cotswolds", is an historic
Roman town in the heart of the Cotswolds with attractions from a
Roman Amphitheatre to the nearby Roman Villa. The Corinium Museum in
an important source of information on the local history.
Museum Website
http://www.digital-brilliance.com/hyperg/
towns/cirences/corineum/corineum.htm
City
of Bath
Not more than 30 minutes drive South
Bath presents some of the finest architectural sights in Europe,
such as the Roman Baths & Pump Room, the Royal Crescent, Pulteney
Bridge and the Circus.
The surrounding seven hills, the River Avon running through the
heart of the City and the towers of Bath Abbey combine to create a
wonderful first impression. Moreover, Bath takes a real pride in
sharing its secrets and unique heritage, which can be explored in a
variety of 40 or so museums, galleries, gardens and attractions. Yet
Bath is very much alive and offers an intriguing mix of theatre,
festivals, good restaurants, sporting excellence and quality
shopping.
City of Bath Website
http://www.visitbath.co.uk/
Cheltenham
Race Course
Not more than 30 minutes drive North
Home of the National Hunt festival in March.
Cheltenham Racecourse web site
http://www.cheltenham.co.uk/
Minchinhampton
Old Golf Course
Just out the door and turn left.
The Old Course was originally established in 1889 and was one of the
earliest clubs to be formed in the West of England. Golf has been
enjoyed on the common from that date onwards and despite two World
Wars The Club is set on Minchinhampton Common, an unspoiled area of
outstanding natural beauty, close to the picturesque village of
Amberley and the small market town of Minchinhampton.
The area is steeped in history - local legend suggests that the
adjacent Old Lodge Inn was used as a hunting lodge by King Henry
VIII.
Old course website
http://www.mincholdcourse.co.uk/
Minchinhampton
New Golf Club.
Just out the door and turn right. Head on for 5 mins and your there.
Home of the Minchinhampton Golf festival this 36 hole golf course
offers the perfect round of golf as well as stimulating views.
New course website
http://www.mgcnew.co.uk
The
Cotswold Way
The Cotswold Way was designated a local distance footpath in 1970
and a National Trail in 1998. It runs along the western escarpment,
starting close to Shakespeare's Stratford and finishing in Bath.
The Cotswold way website
http://www.cotswold-way.co.uk/
Stroud
Water Canal
Explore the quiet towpath of the Stroudwater/Thames and Severn
Canal. Over 25 years of tireless work by the Cotswold Canal Trust
has given fresh life to this historic stretch of water.
Stroud Water Canal
http://www.cotswoldcanals.com/index.htm
Prinknash
Bird and deer Park near Painswick
situated on the edge of Prinknash Abbey Estate. A variety of
colourful birds, baby deer and pygmy goats enjoy the wide park while
within the Park's Golden Wood, the haunted 'Monks Fish Pond' is
teeming with large trout which visitors can feed.
Website
http://www.prinknash-bird-and-deerpark.com/
Slimbridge
wildfowl trust
Sir Peter Scott founded the Wildfowl & Wetlands (WWT) in 1946, at
Slimbridge, now a world-renowned reserve for waterfowl, set in 120
acres. New visitors centre was opened in February. It is the largest
Millennium project in Gloucestershire. Inside there is a new Cheng -
Kim Loke Wildlife Art Gallery, fabulous Hanson Discovery Centre
where you can find out all about wetlands and how we depend on them,
a Conservation area where practical conservation advice will be on
hand. New waterside restaurant and café. Perhaps the highlight of
the building is the Observation Tower, providing panoramic views of
the Severn.
Website
http://www.information-britain.co.uk
The History of the Cotswolds
For an excellent guide to the history of the Cotswold's and in
particular Woodchester visit
http://www.grahamthomas.com
If you
know off any event/attraction in or around the area of the Amberley
Inn please e-mail us your details and website address and we will be
only to happy to include you on this page. -
stay@hayleaze.co.uk
