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Attractions and Activities in or near Gloucester, such as Prinknash Abbey and Cheltenham Racecourse are listed below. Gloucester City has a history dating back to Roman times and is now a multicultural, vibrant place to visit. With a unique blend of architecture, attractions, festicals and entertainment. Specialist shops, tea shops, restaurants and wine bars offer a varied choice to tempt all pallets. Situated in the Cotswolds with some stunning countryside and scenery to explore.

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Prinknash Abbey

Cranham, Gloucester 4.0 miles away

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Cheltenham Racecourse

Prestbury Park, Cheltenham 8.0 miles away

Considered the home of National Hunt racing, the racecourse enjoys a scenic location in a natural amphitheatre in the Cotswolds, and the quality of the racing matches that setting. No other race meeting in the world gets the build-up the Cheltenham... more

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The International Centre for Birds of Prey

Boulsdon House, Newent 8.7 miles away

The International Centre for Birds of Prey: Described by one visitor recently as a Hidden Gem of a place, the Centre houses over 250 birds of prey, eagles, hawks, owls, vultures, kites, buzzards and falcons. There are three superb flying... more

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Three Choirs Vineyard

Newent 10.1 miles away

Three Choirs is a friendly way to discover how healthy vines and classic wines have once again taken root in England after an absence of nearly 900 years. We invite you to stroll among 70 acres of carefully cultivated vines, where we nurture... more

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Westons Cider Visitor Centre

The Bounds, Much Marcle, Ledbury 14.8 miles away

Join a tour around Westons Cider Visitor Centre, and hear how cider is produced, from the planting of the orchards to the moment cider is poured into a glass. Stroll through the Henry Weston Courtyard Garden and into the Bottle Museum Tea Rooms. With... more

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Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway

The Railway Station, Toddington 15.6 miles away

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, the `Friendly Line in the Cotswolds´ operates a round trip of 20 miles from Toddington via Winchcombe to Cheltenham Racecourse, including the 693 yard Greet Tunnel, one of the longest on a preserved railway and... more

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Cotswold Farm Park

Guiting Power, Cheltenham 16.8 miles away

Cotswold Farm Park offers a total countryside experience for everyone. It was founded in 1971 by Joe Henson in order to help protect some of our rare and valuable historic breeds. Today, with over 50 flocks and herds of rare breed farm animals,... more

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Clearwell Caves

Clearwell, Coleford 17.4 miles away

Clearwell Caves are now a working mining museum where visitors can see impressive caverns with geological and mining displays. Iron ore from the Caves has been used over many centuries to make tools, weapons and machinery. Some forms of the iron ore... more

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Broadway Tower

Middle Hill, Broadway 20.3 miles away

Broadway Tower is is a unique Capability Brown Folly Tower. Displays are over three floors with a roof viewing platform and is the second highest point in the Cotswolds.... more

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Birdland Park & Gardens

Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham 20.5 miles away

Birdland is set in 7 acres of parkland around the River Windrush in Bopurton on the Water. There are over 500 birds including flamingos, pelicans, storks and waterfowl that can be seen in their water habitat. There is also over 50 aviaries and it... more

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Worcester Cathedral

Chapter Office, 8 College Yard, Worcester 22.4 miles away

Worcester Cathedral has been a place of worship for fourteen centuries. It is believed to be England´s loveliest cathedral with an ancient crypt, medieval cloisters and Royal tombs.... more

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Cotswold Falconry Centre

Batsford Park, Moreton-in-Marsh 22.9 miles away

Cotswold Falconry Centre houses up to a 130 birds at any one time. There are daily flying displays where you can get close to the birds. In the breeding aviaries you can see owls, vultures and many more.... more

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Hereford Cathedral

5 College Cloisters, Cathedral Close, Hereford 24.2 miles away

Hereford Cathedral, the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library Exhibition is famous for housing both the spectacular medieval map of the world and the cathedral´s unique Chained Library, the largest in existence. The Mappa Mundi reveals how 13th century... more

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Hereford Cider Museum

21 Ryelands Street, Hereford 24.7 miles away

Learn the history of cider making, how apples were milled, pressed and fermented to produce cider. The Museum is housed in an old cidermaking factory and visitors can walk through original cider cellars. Admire 19th century watercolours and cider... more

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Chepstow Racecourse

Chepstow 24.7 miles away

One of only three racecourses in Wales, Chepstow proudly hosts the country’s most prestigious race, the Welsh National, run just after Christmas, the centrepiece of its best day’s racing of the year. Chepstow’s location – just across the Severn... more

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Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

Burford 25.6 miles away

Closer to Wildlife! Enjoy a relaxing day out in beautiful surrounding at the Cotswold Wildlife Park, with over 260 animal species in 160 acres of spacious Parkland. Stroll up our New Giraffe Walkway and get eye-to-eye with these amazing creatures.... more

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Bowood House & Gardens

Estate Office, Bowood House, Calne 31.1 miles away

Bowood has been home to the Lansdowne family since 1754. Lying within 'Capability' Brown's glorious parklands, Bowood perfectly captures a bygone age encompassing a woodland cascade, a tranquil lake, a pinetum and arboretum as well as the formality... more

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Avon Valley Railway

Bitton Station Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol 31.8 miles away

The Avon Valley Railway is more than just a train ride, offering a whole new experience for some or a nostalgic memory for others. It´s a real treat for the whole family! Based at Bitton Station, midway between Bristol and Bath, this former Midland... more

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The Shakespeare Houses

Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon 31.9 miles away

The Shakespeare Houses (Henley Street): Five beautiful historic houses and gardens, all associated with William Shakespeare and his family. Mary Arden´s Farm - home to Shakespeare´s mother (Wilmcote, 3 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon). Step back into... more

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Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm

Swans Nest Lane, Tramway Walk, Stratford-upon-Avon 31.9 miles away

Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm, the UK’s largest tropical butterfly paradise and will celebrate its 25th year in 2010! Rain or shine, discover many of the world’s most beautiful butterflies in an exotic environment of tropical blossom with... more

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Bancroft Cruisers

Holiday Inn Stratford, Bridgefoot, Stratford-upon-Avon 32.1 miles away

Bancroft Cruisers is a family business operating in the heart of Stratford upon Avon from the prestigious Holiday Inn Hotel. School Parties, coach parties, and groups always welcome. We specialise in providing custom-made packages for parties and... more

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Bristol Zoo Gardens

Clifton, Bristol 32.4 miles away

Located in the Clifton area of Bristol close to the Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol Zoo is easily accesible by bus, train, bicycle or car. With such easy access there's really no excuse not to visit Bristol Zoo in 2011! Website Description: A... more

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Farmer Gow´s

Fernham Road, Longcot, Faringdon 32.6 miles away

Farmer Gow´s, the much loved open farm in Oxfordshire, looks forward to welcoming you. Friendly, fun and a real ´hands on´ experience, Farmer Gow´s is a great place for a family day out. The farm´s speciality is its ´Meet the Animals´, held daily at... more

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At-Bristol

Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol 32.7 miles away

At-Bristol...Bringing science to life! With action-packed exhibits, live shows and a Planetarium, At-Bristol really is one of the UK´s most exciting interactive science centres. Join Morph and friends for a journey through animation past and... more

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SS Great Britain

Great Western Dock, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol 32.9 miles away

The SS Great Britain, Brunel´s masterpiece of ship design and engineering, is housed in the original `Great Western Dock´ in which she was built in 1843. The ship is the world´s first great ocean liner - before she was built, long distance sea... more

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Bath Aqua Glass - Glassblowing Demonstrations

Bath Aqua Glass, 105/107 Walcot Street, Bath 33.6 miles away

Glassblowing Demonstrations at Bath Aqua Glass offer the opportunity to see our skilled glassblowers at work using traditional techniques to make our beautiful ranges of freeblown glassware (no moulds are used). Our glassware takes inspiration from... more

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Jane Austen Centre

40 Gay Street, Bath 33.7 miles away

Jane Austen is perhaps the best known and best loved of Bath´s many famous residents and visitors. The Centre is a new permanent exhibition, which tells the story of Jane´s Bath experience and has been created with the guidance of local members of... more

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Severn Valley Railway

The Railway Station, Bewdley 35.3 miles away

In just over four decades, the Severn Valley Railway has graduated from relative obscurity to great prominence in British railway preservation. Nowadays, the initials SVR are not solely part of the specialist jargon of keen railway enthusiasts -... more

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West Midland Safari & Leisure Park

Spring Grove, Bewdley 35.4 miles away

At West Midlands Safari Park the 4 mile drive-through Safari covers an area of over 150 acres, which includes the ‘Kingdom of White Lions’ where you can see the largest pride of White Lions in Europe. The park is home to a variety of, exotic and... more

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Compton Verney

Compton Verney 36.2 miles away

Compton Verney offers a unique Art Gallery experience. Housed in a Grade I listed Robert Adam Mansion set in 120 acres of ´Capability´ Brown landscaped parkland, it houses art from around the world. Six permanent collections include: paintings from... more

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Blenheim Palace

Woodstock, Oxford 37.4 miles away

Blenheim Palace, home of the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, was built between 1705 and 1722. It is an English Baroque masterpiece, with a collection including tapestries, paintings, sculptures and fine... more

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Warwick Castle

Warwick 39.8 miles away

Experience over 1000 years of history at Warwick Castle. For nearly 600 years the Mill and Engine House used the power of the River Avon to grind grain. A century ago that same `hydro´ power was harnessed by the Castle´s engine house to generate... more

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Cadbury World

Linden Road, Bournville 40.7 miles away

Discover the history of Cadbury at Cadbury World, from its social pioneering to the perfection of the recipe for Cadbury Dairy Milk; first launched in 1905, and still a market leader today. Find out all there is to know about making chocolate, and... more

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Red House Glass Cone

High Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge 42.2 miles away

At Stuart Crystal, take a self guided tour through the glassworks including the underground passages and tunnels which have not previously been open to the public. A spiral staircase allows you to walk up through the core of the glass furnace onto a... more

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Birmingham Sea Life Centre

Brindley Place, The Waters Edge, Birmingham 44.4 miles away

The National SEA LIFE centre, located in the heart of Birmingham features the only 360 degree tubular walkthrough ocean tunnel in the country. It has over 50 spacious displays housing chiefly tropical creatures, ranging from Clownfish and Asian... more

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Dudley Zoological Gardens

Castle Hill, Dudley 45.2 miles away

Lions and Tigers to Snakes and Spiders - Go Wild at Dudley Zoological Gardens. Come face to face with Lemurs as they roam freely in their woodland home. Walk through a Rainforest to see primates & otters. Watch Brids of Prey as they fly around the... more

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Dudley Canal Tunnel and Limestone Mines

A4123 Birmingham New Road, Dudley 45.5 miles away

Visit the subterranean world in Dudley by skipper guided boat tours taking you back in time to when Dudley was a coral seabed. With two audio visual shows and a chance to experience the old fashioned art of 'legging' the boat. Fun for the whole... more

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Didcot Railway Centre

Didcot 45.9 miles away

Didcot Railway Centre is home to a collection of over twenty Great Western Railway steam locomotives based in the original engine shed or under restoration in the locomotive works, together with Great Western carriages and wagons. There is a typical... more

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Cheddar Caves & Gorge

Cheddar 46.3 miles away

Cheddar Gorge is the biggest, most dramatic, gorge in Britain, with cliffs rising to 450ft, and two beautiful stalactite caverns. The 3 mile long gorge, created by successive Ice Age meltwaters, was first occupied by our ancestors (Homo britannicus)... more

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Spaceguard Centre

Llanshay Lane, Knighton 46.7 miles away

The Spaceguard Centre is a working astronomical observatory, located in a commanding location overlooking the town of Knighton, Powys, with stunning views that cover four counties. The Centre is dedicated to the study of asteroids and comets that... more

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Longleat House

Warminster 47.1 miles away

Nestling within 900 acres of Capability Brown landscaped grounds, Longleat, built by Sir John Thynne, is one of the best examples of Elizabethan architecture in Britain. On display are priceless collections of furniture and paintings, including works... more

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Wookey Hole Attractions and Hotel

Wookey Hole, Wells 48.0 miles away

Wookey Hole Caves: Britain’s most spectacular caves and legendary home of the infamous Witch of Wookey. Wander through the prehistoric valley of the Dinosaurs featuring King Kong and relax in our magical fairy garden. The 19th Century Paper Mill... more

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East Somerset Railway

Cranmore Railway Station, Cranmore, Shepton Mallet 48.2 miles away

The East Somerset Railway runs through the Mendip Hills on a 5-mile round trip. Steam trains run from March to October, plus Santa Specials and there is a varied programme of events. Slow the pace of life with a trip at the East Somerset Railway.... more

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SeaQuarium

Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare 48.3 miles away

The SeaQuarium is located on the promenade sea front in Weston Super Mare - close encounters with our colourful creatures!Come along and see some of the weirdest, most fascinating and deadliest animals on the planet all in one incredible family... more

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Techniquest

Stuart Street, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff 48.6 miles away

Techniquest - the UK´s most family friendly science centre with more than 150 hands-on exhibits and puzzles, Science Theatre, Planetarium, Discovery Room, Laboratory and The Hub.... more

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Wells Cathedral

Cathedral Offices Chain Gate, Cathedral Green, Wells 48.6 miles away

Wells Cathedral began as a holy place, taking its name from the springs in what are now the Bishop´s Palace grounds. The first church was built near the wells in 705 and the present Cathedral building was begun in 1180. It is one of the most... more

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Priory Visitor Centre

Priory Gardens, Coventry 48.6 miles away

The best way to find out about medieval life in Coventry is to visit the Priory Visitor Centre. When excavated the site revealed the remains of Coventry´s first Cathedral and the Priory Undercrofts. Many remains of the medieval buildings have been... more

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Coventry Cathedral

1 Hill Top, Coventry 48.7 miles away

Coventry Cathedral is an internationally renowned place of worship and pilgrimage. St Michael´s Hall Treasury houses treasures from the old and new Cathedrals including the original charred cross.... more

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Brecon Beacons National Park Authority

Plas y Ffynnon, Cambrian Way, Brecon 49.1 miles away

This is a beautiful part of Wales, with traditional market towns, stunning landscape, canal paths, castles and plenty of family attractions. The scenery here is both beautiful and diverse - rolling countryside and valleys, wide open spaces to the... more

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Stonehenge Monument

Amesbury 50.5 miles away

Stonehenge is a Bronze Age monument is so old that no one knows how old it is or how it was built. Specialist tours can be arrange on request.... more

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