Historic and picturesque South West England county with rich heritage sites, scenic landscapes, and vibrant cultural festivals.
Avebury Manor & Garden is a historic National Trust property featuring a Grade I listed early 16th-century manor house with period interiors and meticulously designed formal gardens, located in the village of Avebury near the famous neolithic henge monument. The venue offers both indoor exploration of historical interiors and outdoor enjoyment of the gardens, reflecting centuries of architectural and garden design history.
5 Sep–18 Oct (another 9 days)
An outdoor sculpture exhibition displays works by more than 20 artists across the 11 garden rooms at Avebury Manor. Visitors can explore the sculptures among the garden’s seasonal planting; the works are also available to buy.
The Fleece Inn is a historic timber-framed pub dating back to the 15th century, located in Bretforton, Worcestershire. Owned by the National Trust, it features a medieval barn used for events, hosts cultural activities like folk nights and an annual asparagus festival, and preserves unique traditions such as witch circles chalked on the floor for protection.
Snowshill Manor is a 16th-century Cotswold manor house in Gloucestershire, owned by the National Trust and housing an extensive collection amassed by Charles Paget Wade. Visitors can explore unique indoor collections and enjoy Arts and Crafts style outdoor gardens with terraces, ponds, and more.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
An exhibition presents garments from Charles Wade’s Snowshill Costume Collection, exploring clothing, cultural identity, personal expression and social history.
Bredon Barn is a large 14th-century threshing barn in Worcestershire, notable for its historic architecture with oak interior and limestone tiled roof, owned by the National Trust and protected as a Scheduled Monument and Grade I listed building.
Blackfriars in Gloucester is a historic Dominican friary dating from 1239, featuring well-preserved medieval architecture including a Grade I listed former church and the oldest purpose-built library in the UK. The venue hosts weddings, concerts, exhibitions, tours, and educational activities, offering visitors a unique combination of indoor historical exploration and outdoor cloisters.
Heelis is the central office of the National Trust in Swindon, noted for its environmentally friendly design and modern architecture. It functions primarily as an office building with a focus on sustainability.
Swindon is a large historic market town in Wiltshire, England, known for its rich railway heritage, cultural festivals, shopping outlets, and diverse multicultural community.
Kempley is a historic village in Gloucestershire known for St Mary's Church with Britain's oldest roof and exceptional Romanesque frescoes, along with the Arts and Crafts style St Edward's Church, offering a combination of indoor heritage and scenic outdoor experiences.
Croome Court is a historic 18th-century Neo-Palladian mansion with interiors by Robert Adam, set within extensive landscaped parkland designed by Capability Brown. Visitors can explore the grand house, its restored walled gardens, and a wide range of follies and temples throughout the park, all managed by the National Trust.
13 Oct, 20 Oct…
A 60-minute vinyasa flow yoga class in Croome’s Long Gallery, with guided movement and breathwork for beginners and more experienced participants. Attendees should bring a yoga mat; alternative poses are offered during the class.
Chedworth Roman Villa is a large and elaborate Roman villa near Chedworth in Gloucestershire featuring mosaic floors, heated baths, and a nymphaeum spring shrine, showcasing elite Romano-British life from 2nd to 5th century. It offers indoor archaeological remains and outdoor grounds for visitors to explore.
1 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
A month of activities at Chedworth Roman Villa explores Roman beliefs about death and the afterlife. The core activities run daily from 1 October to 1 November 2026.
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.
Rotherwas Chapel is a historic family chapel with architectural features from medieval to Victorian times including a fine Elizabethan timber roof and Victorian furnishings, maintained by English Heritage near Hereford.
Chastleton House is a Grade I listed Jacobean country house in Oxfordshire with extensive historic interiors and well-preserved gardens. Owned by the National Trust, it offers visitors a combined indoor and outdoor heritage experience including the Long Gallery, historic rooms, and gardens that are the birthplace of croquet as a competitive sport.
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.
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.
Cabot Circus is a large covered shopping centre in Bristol featuring over 130 shops, department stores, a car park, restaurants, and a cinema, offering an indoor retail and leisure experience in the city centre.
Odda's Chapel is an 11th-century Anglo-Saxon former chantry chapel in Deerhurst, Gloucestershire, known for its Romanesque architectural features and historical significance as part of a Benedictine priory. It is now managed by English Heritage and recognized as a Grade I listed building.
Ashleworth Tithe Barn is a large 15th-century medieval tithe barn in Gloucestershire, England, notable for its historic architecture and National Trust stewardship. Visitors can explore this well-preserved agricultural building with its timber framed roof and stone slate roof, witnessing a key example of medieval barn construction and history.
Great Witcombe Roman Villa offers visitors an exploration of the ruins of a Roman villa from the 1st to 5th century AD, including terraces on a hillside, a bath house with preserved mosaic floors, a latrine, a household shrine, and an octagonal reception room, providing insight into Roman Britain architecture and lifestyle.
Temple Church in Bristol is a historic ruined church originally built by the Knights Templar in the 12th century, later rebuilt and heavily damaged during World War II. The site features a leaning tower and outlines of the original circular church, and is now preserved as an open ruin managed by English Heritage, offering a unique outdoor historical experience.
Westbury College Gatehouse is a 15th-century historic gatehouse in Bristol, originally part of a college of priests, now managed by Holy Trinity Church and serving as a local meeting place with youth group activities.
The Galleries is a three-storey shopping mall in Bristol city centre, featuring numerous stores, a food court, and extensive parking, with plans for a future mixed-use redevelopment.
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.
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.
Avebury is a prehistoric Neolithic henge monument in Wiltshire, England, featuring the largest megalithic stone circle in the world. The site includes multiple stone circles and is part of a larger prehistoric landscape with significant archaeological and cultural value. Managed by the National Trust, Avebury is also recognized as a World Heritage Site and holds contemporary religious importance for Pagan communities.
14 Oct (next Wednesday)
Artist Georgie Weedon and sound practitioner Mia MacAllister lead an evening combining an immersive sound installation, a contemplative walk and guided meditation in Avebury Manor Garden, and a sound journey among paintings inspired by Avebury. The event ends with herbal tea in the gallery.
Buscot Park is an 18th-century neoclassical country house near Faringdon, Oxfordshire, surrounded by extensive formal gardens, woodland, and lakes. It houses a notable art collection including works by Rembrandt and Edward Burne-Jones. The estate is open to the public each summer under the National Trust and offers a blend of historic interiors and outdoor landscapes.
10 Oct (this Saturday)
A guided tour around Coleshill explores the lost Coleshill House, the estate’s secret Second World War training history and the former Model Farm, now home to the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre. The tour includes a walk of approximately 1 km and a chance to look around an exhibition afterwards.
Kings Walk Shopping Centre is an indoor, single-storey shopping mall in Gloucester featuring 29 stores and a unique Roman city wall bastion underneath a trapdoor. It is part of the Kings Quarter development with pedestrianised shopping areas and a rooftop car park.
Newark Park is a Grade I listed Tudor hunting lodge and country house near Ozleworth, Gloucestershire, set within a 700-acre estate featuring formal deer park and landscaped grounds. Visitors can explore both the historic indoor interiors and the scenic outdoor areas surrounding the house. The site is managed by the National Trust and open to the public seasonally.
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.
Dursley is a historic market town in Gloucestershire known for its 13th-century church, traditional markets, and proximity to the Cotswold Way walking trail, offering visitors a blend of history, local shops, and scenic countryside.
Dyrham Park is a Grade I listed baroque country house and extensive parkland in Gloucestershire, England, featuring historic interiors with Dutch art, 274 acres of gardens, an orangery, and a stable block now a tea room. It offers public access with events and has been a filming location for notable productions.
14 Oct (next Wednesday)
Join a guided walk through Dyrham village as it was in 1704, and learn about its links to the estate and the lives of its villagers.
Hailes Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery in Gloucestershire founded in the 13th century, notable for its historical pilgrimage significance due to a relic of the Holy Blood. Visitors can explore the abbey ruins and an on-site museum with artefacts, as well as a nearby historic medieval church with notable wall paintings.
10 Oct–1 Nov, 7–8 Nov…
Explore British folklore through a Halloween adventure at Snowshill Manor and Garden, using the Stranger Folk app to follow a guide and help close the gaps between the worlds. The trail runs outdoors as well as wherever the adventure takes you around the site.
Lodge Park is a historic 17th-century deer course grandstand in Gloucestershire, restored to its original form and managed by the National Trust. Visitors can explore both the grandstand building and the surrounding Sherborne Estate parkland with footpaths and wildlife. The site includes a shop and light refreshments and is notable as a filming location for BBC wildlife programmes.
The Eastgate Shopping Centre in Gloucester is a large indoor shopping mall housed within a historic site featuring a classical stone Portico entrance. It offers a variety of shops and provides parking facilities, with ongoing plans to become a digital retail innovation hub.