Nearby towns & villages
Bourton on the Water – Sitting astride the river Windrush, the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ and is just six miles away. It has a wide variety of shops and restaurants, along with a spectacular model village, model railway, Birdland and motor museum.
Stow on the Wold – Also within a short drive, Stow has many great pubs and eateries as well as an eclectic mix of antique stores and art galleries.
Cheltenham – Visit the beautiful Spa town, just 15 miles away, offering an excellent backdrop of splendid architecture, tree-lined avenues, parks and gardens.
Local Festivities
Autumn concert – Listen to a chorus of singers at St John the Baptist church’s Autumn concert from 7.30pm onwards on Sunday 28th November. Discover more here.
Christmas lights switch on – Kick off the festivities at Gloucester’s stunning annual Lantern Procession on Sunday 21st November. Find out more.
Ice skating – Borrow a pair of skates, glide around the all-weather rink and experience the magic of the holidays at Cheltenham’s ice-skating rink. Plan your visit here.
Late Night Christmas Shopping – Soak up the festive atmosphere in Broadway and enjoy independent shops, music and lights on Friday 3rd December at 5.30 to 8.30pm. Find out more here.
Wreath making – Jingle all the way to a wreath making master class at The Slaughters Manor House followed by a scrumptious champagne afternoon tea. Plan your festive activity here.