Gloucestershire

2 miles from Kiftsgate Court Gardens

Kiftsgate Court Gardens is a family-run garden in the Cotswolds known for its rare plants, the renowned Kiftsgate rose, and beautifully designed garden areas across different seasons. Visitors can explore extensive outdoor gardens with spectacular views, enjoy a cafe, and shop on-site.

3 miles from Brambly Hedge at Hidcote

26 Sep–1 Nov, 6–8 Nov…

Visitors can follow a Brambly Hedge story trail through Hidcote, helping Primrose the mouse find her way home. The experience begins inside the Manor House and continues in the gardens, with miniature mouse homes, story scenes and interactive displays.

2 miles from Acton Court

Acton Court is a historically significant Tudor house in South Gloucestershire, featuring rare and lavish royal state apartments built in 1535 as a tribute to Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Visitors can explore its well-preserved interiors showcasing some of England's finest 16th-century decorations.

Located in Yate

Yate is a historic market town in South Gloucestershire near Bristol, featuring a walkable town centre with shopping, parks, and transport links including a reopened railway station and park-and-ride facilities. It blends historic sites with modern amenities and outdoor recreational spaces.

3 miles from Goodrich Castle

Goodrich Castle is a prominent 11th century Norman medieval castle ruin in Herefordshire, England featuring well-preserved concentric defensive architecture, historic significance from the English Civil War, and scenic views over the River Wye. It is managed by English Heritage and open to the public as a historic site.

2 miles from Eastnor Castle

Eastnor Castle is a Victorian castle in Herefordshire offering guided tours of its magnificent state rooms and luxurious bedrooms. Visitors can explore extensive grounds including an arboretum, children’s play areas, and a yew maze, with facilities such as a café and accessible parking. Dogs are welcome throughout the venue.

Located in Ledbury

Ledbury is a historic market town in Herefordshire known for its Tudor timber-framed buildings, cultural festivals, and literary heritage, offering a walkable town centre with railway and bus connections.

2 miles from Nagshead

Nagshead is a nature reserve in the Forest of Dean featuring mature oak woodland, diverse bird species, and two nature trails with varying terrain. It offers bird hides and picnic areas for visitors. The visitor centre is open seasonally on weekends and bank holidays. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a lead, and entry is free for all visitors.

2 miles from Sufton Court

Sufton Court is a small Palladian mansion built in 1788 with fine 18th-century interiors and beautiful grounds laid out by Repton, offering river views and guided tours in May and August.

2 miles from Horton Court

Horton Court is a Grade I listed 16th-century Tudor and Norman manor house in Gloucestershire, featuring a Norman great hall and early Renaissance design elements. Owned by the National Trust, it offers rich historical architecture and has been used for filming notable TV series.

2 miles from Dover's Hill

Dover's Hill is a natural amphitheatre in the Cotswolds offering expansive views, historic Olympic Games traditions, ancient Roman vineyard remains, and a rich mix of wildlife and plants. Visitors can enjoy scenic walks, annual events, and eco-friendly refreshments in a dog-friendly outdoor environment.

Located in Ross-on-Wye

Ross-on-Wye is a historic market town in Herefordshire known as the birthplace of British tourism, featuring picturesque river scenery, historic landmarks including a 700-year-old parish church, and a vibrant town centre with local shops and markets.

2 miles from St Briavels Castle

St Briavels Castle is a Grade I listed Norman castle in Gloucestershire, England, known for its Edwardian gatehouse and historical role as a royal administrative centre and armaments manufactory. It later functioned as a debtors' prison before becoming a youth hostel, offering visitors a mix of indoor historic buildings and outdoor garden and moat areas.

3 miles from The Picton Garden

The Picton Garden is a 1.5-acre partner garden renowned for its National Plant Collection of autumn-flowering asters and vibrant herbaceous borders, offering a colourful outdoor experience through the seasons. It welcomes dogs, provides accessibility, and offers facilities such as parking and toilets for visitors.

Near WWT Slimbridge

WWT Slimbridge is a large wetland nature reserve in Gloucestershire known for its extensive habitats supporting numerous wildfowl species and captive collections. Visitors can explore both outdoor natural areas and indoor facilities including a visitor centre with a restaurant and educational amenities. The site offers birdwatching hides, observatories, and special events for all ages focused on bird conservation and wetland ecology.

2 miles from Sutton Lane Meadows

Sutton Lane Meadows is a natural site featuring traditionally managed hay meadows rich in plant species including orchids, with a nature walk exploring rare plants, butterflies and birdlife. It is an outdoor nature reserve near Chippenham, Wiltshire, open dawn to dusk and free to visit.

3 miles from Hidcote

Hidcote Bartrim is a Grade I-listed Arts and Crafts-inspired garden in Gloucestershire featuring 10.5 acres of garden rooms with diverse atmospheres and named plant varieties, gifted to the National Trust by its creator Major Lawrence Johnston.

2 miles from Brockworth Court

Brockworth Court is an atmospheric historic house dating back to the 1290s with later additions, offering a unique indoor heritage experience by appointment in Gloucestershire.

3 miles from Tintern Abbey

Tintern Abbey is a ruined medieval Cistercian abbey founded in 1131, located beside the River Wye in Monmouthshire, Wales. Its impressive gothic ruins are a popular outdoor tourist attraction rich in history and celebrated in art and literature. Visitors can explore historic ruins with scenic riverside views and learn about its cultural and industrial past.

3 miles from Falconry at the Abbey

10–11 Oct (this weekend)

See birds of prey in flight at Tintern Abbey and learn about their lives and the role of falconry in Tudor times. Visitors can also have their photo taken with the birds.

3 miles from Kingswood Abbey

Kingswood Abbey Gatehouse is the only surviving part of the historic Cistercian Kingswood Abbey in Gloucestershire, with origins dating back to 1139. Visitors can explore the medieval gatehouse, a Grade I listed building, located in the village of Kingswood and managed by English Heritage.

3 miles from ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ at Newark Park

7 Oct–15 Nov (another 37 days)

A family sensory trail brings the story of ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ to life through interactive installations, inviting visitors to search for the bear.

3 miles from May Hill

May Hill is a prominent hill in Gloucestershire known for its distinctive clump of trees and status as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views, woodlands, grasslands, and historic May Day celebrations on the summit, accessible via public footpaths.

3 miles from Market Hall

Chipping Campden Market Hall is a historic 400-year-old landmark in the heart of a charming Cotswold town, showcasing ancient trade heritage and local architecture, managed by the National Trust for public appreciation.

3 miles from Little Malvern Court

Little Malvern Court is a historic family home on the Malvern Hills, featuring a 15th-century Prior's Hall and extensive gardens including lakes and rose gardens. Visitors can tour the house and explore the gardens during the visitor season from mid-April to July.

3 miles from Westbury Court Garden

Westbury Court Garden in Gloucestershire is a rare surviving 17th-century Dutch-style water garden featuring a long historic canal, distinctive topiary, a Dutch style pavilion, and an ancient evergreen oak, restored and maintained by the National Trust.

3 miles from Harvest Weekend

9–11 Oct (another 2 days)

Harvest Weekend at Westbury Court Garden celebrates the season with its sights and flavours, offering visitors a taste of the past.

2 miles from Madresfield Court

Madresfield Court is a historic moated stately home in Worcestershire with a rich family heritage and significant cultural and architectural importance. Visitors can enjoy guided tours exploring its fine collections and history connected to the Arts and Crafts movement and literary inspiration.

Located in Great Malvern

Malvern is a historic spa town in Worcestershire known for its Victorian architecture, natural mineral water springs, rich cultural scene including music and theatre, and proximity to the scenic Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

3 miles from Nympsfield Long Barrow

Nympsfield Long Barrow is a Neolithic burial site located near the village of Nympsfield in Gloucestershire, England. The outdoor archaeological site features a trapezoidal long barrow with multiple chambers and is managed as part of Coaley Peak Country Park. It offers visitors a glimpse into ancient burial practices, with excavations revealing human remains and artifacts dating back to around 2800 BC.

Near Birdland Park and Gardens

Birdland Park and Gardens is a wildlife park in Gloucestershire housing around 500 birds in aviaries and natural habitats, famous for the only king penguins in England, Wales, or Ireland, plus dedicated breeding programs and nature reserves.

3 miles from Herefordshire Countryside

Herefordshire Countryside offers open access to diverse natural and historic sites including Iron Age hillforts, ancient woodlands, and parklands within Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing visitors with rich wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and numerous walking routes.

3 miles from Windmill Hill, Avebury

Windmill Hill is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure in Wiltshire, England, known as the largest of its type in Britain and part of the Avebury World Heritage Site, featuring ancient ditches and archaeological significance.

Located in Chipping Sodbury

Chipping Sodbury is a historic market town in Gloucestershire known for its wide main street, biannual Mop Fair, festival week, and Victorian Day events, offering a rich cultural experience with local markets and heritage activities.

Near Painswick Rococo Garden

Painswick Rococo Garden is the only complete surviving rococo garden in the UK, offering visitors a serene outdoor experience with beautiful views, woodland, a wildflower meadow, a children's play area, and on-site refreshments. It is accessible to RHS Members for free on selected days from March to November and welcomes dogs.

Located in Painswick

Painswick is a historic market town in Gloucestershire known for its traditional Cotswold stone architecture, ancient yew trees in the parish churchyard, and the scenic Painswick Rococo Garden. It offers narrow streets for walking, rich history dating back to the Iron Age and Roman times, and local cultural festivals.

3 miles from Dr Jenner’s House, Museum & Garden

Dr Jenner's House, Museum & Garden in Berkeley is the birthplace of vaccination, offering visitors a chance to explore the historic home of Edward Jenner, his study, and gardens, including the Temple of Vaccinia. The venue combines indoor museum experiences with outdoor garden exploration and provides accessibility features.

Located in Lydney

Lydney is a historic town in Gloucestershire on the River Severn, featuring Roman temple ruins, a hillfort, a canal harbour, and cultural attractions including craft shops and gardens.

2 miles from Whittington Court

Whittington Court is a small Tudor manor house with Jacobean and later additions located in the Cotswold countryside. Visitors can explore many historically significant rooms, view collections of textiles, antiques, and books, and enjoy both the indoor historic house and the outdoor gardens around the property. The site offers self-guided tours, a café, and is accessible with some limitations.

Near Tintern Abbey

Tintern Abbey is a historic Gothic ruin located on the banks of the River Wye, founded in 1131 by Cistercian monks. Visitors can explore the extensive abbey grounds, enjoy views of the iconic Gothic architecture, and learn about its rich history from the exhibition on site. The venue offers good accessibility and parking facilities, with dogs allowed on short leads in ground floor areas. It remains a major cultural and historic landmark in Wales, open to the public with admission fees.

3 miles from Ilmington Manor

Ilmington Manor is an Elizabethan Cotswold stone manor house surrounded by extensive gardens featuring yew topiary, ornamental trees, shrubs, and herbaceous borders. The house and gardens are accessible to visitors by special arrangement only, primarily catering to historical societies.

3 miles from Bromesberrow Place

Bromesberrow Place is a Regency Greek Revival house with rich social history, offering guided tours of the house and extensive gardens including a vineyard and camellia house, set in 200 acres of parkland.