Gloucestershire

 

Journey Time:     
3 Days
Distance:    
58 miles (94 km)
Airports: 
Birmingham

Plan your route: VisitBritain Journey Planner (visitbritain.transportdirect.info/web2)

Overview

Gloucestershire is a region steeped in history and heritage. It offers an unrivalled variety of countryside, towns, villages and places of interest. Although an infinite variety of stately homes, museums, castles and cultural sites prevail; one of the most appealing aspects of the region is the splendid array of gardens.

Day 1: Westbury-on–Severn - Painswick

Westbury-on–Severn - Painswick: 16 miles (26 km)
Totals for Day: 16 miles (26 km)

Westbury Court Garden, Westbury-on-Severn, Gloucestershire

Westbury Court Garden is a rare walled Dutch-style water garden, reflecting the 17th century mania for Dutch fashion. The garden has been restored by the National Trust to its former splendour, and includes canals flanked by clipped yew, charming statuary and a parterre of box topiary, with lovely vistas throughout.

Must see and do:

Harts Barn Craft Centre | St Augustine's Farm

Painswick Rococo Garden, Painswick, Gloucestershire

To the east of Westbury-on-Severn is Painswick. Painswick Rococo Garden is a beautiful survivor of 18th century 'rococo' design - a combination of formal geometric features with winding woodland paths revealing sudden vistas, 18th century garden buildings, old-fashioned herbaceous borders, and woodland walks with marvellous snowdrops displays.

Must see & do:

Prinkash Bird Park | Museum in the Park | Cooper's Hill Nature Reserve

Go to day 1 | 2 | 3

Get your Great British Heritage Pass

For any of you garden lovers or those planning a history or heritage themed trip around Britain, the essential "buy before you leave" product is the Great British Heritage Pass. Providing free entry into over 580 castles, gardens and stately homes across the length and breadth of Britain, it really is the key to unlocking Britain's secrets.

For full details and to order click here.