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The Cotswolds Information

A two thousand square kilometre patch of land spanning six counties in England’s south west..

Stow-on-the-Wold Information

At a height of nearly 800 feet,Stow-on-the-Wold is the highest settlement in the Cotswold Hills...

Chipping Campden Information

Chipping Campden is the 'flower of the villages of all England'. Truly unspoilt, it has many..

Forest of Dean Information

The Forest of Dean is a magical place, where you can away from it all and relax in a unique and..

Cirencester Information

Cirencester, the Capital of the Cotswolds has the unmistakable air of a lively market town. Its..

Bourton-on-the-Water Information

Bourton-on-the-Water is often referred to as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' because the River..

Tewkesbury Information

Tewkesbury is renowned as having one of the best medieval black and white townscapes in the country..

Cheltenham Information

Cheltenham Spa is the most complete Regency town in England;the 'town within a park' offers..

Coleford Information

Coleford is a thriving community located within easy reach of a wide range of interesting places to..

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Gloucestershire Information

Gloucestershireis all that you dream of as your favourite image of the English countryside.Sleepy villages with flower adorned cottages, lively pubs with excellent food, antique shops, market towns and impressive cathedrals, castles and churches.

Gloucestershire is situated in the heart of Central England, less than two hours drive from London, and less thanone hour from Bristol and Birmingham. The county falls into five distinctly different areas.Nearly all of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) lies in the county, whilst in the valley below lie the green pastures of the Severn Vale. The vale is also the setting for the Regency spa town of Cheltenham and the historic City of Gloucester, whilst the magical Royal Forest of Dean can be found on the western side of the county.

A county of contrasts, Gloucestershire is considered one of the most varied counties in England.Many historic towns, villages and splendid manor houses can be found in the county, including the homes of many celebrities. In addition to the spectacular countryside Gloucestershire has some outstanding historical buildings, including Gloucester Cathedral, Tewkesbury Abbey and the stunning Regency buildings of Cheltenham Spa.

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Bath Information

Bath - the Roman city Learn everything about Bath from its historic landmarks like the Roman Baths..

Cornwall Information

Cornwall is the most south westerly county in England, and is most famous for its stunning scenery..

Devon Information

Discover Devon - unique, glorious, wild and wonderful, rich in history - a really special place..

Bristol Information

With a history rich in exploration and an ancient harbour at its beating heart, Bristol has grown..

Somerset Information

In Somerset you will find a wonderful mixture of heritage, countryside and coast... Nestling in..

Wiltshire Information

Known as "The gateway to the West Country", Wiltshire is a beautiful county of great diversity...

Dorset Information

Get away from it all along the stunning Jurassic Coast, hunt for fossils on Dorset's picturesque..

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