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Taurus Crafts
The Old Park Park, Aylburton, Lydney GL15 6BU
Taurus Crafts, located in the scenic Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, is a vibrant artisan centre celebrating creativity and craftsmanship. This dynamic venue showcases a diverse array of handmade goods, including pottery, jewellery, textiles, and more, crafted by local artisans. Visitors can explore artist studios, participate in workshops, and enjoy delicious homemade treats at the on-site cafe. With its lively atmosphere and commitment to supporting local artists, Taurus Crafts offers a captivating destination for art lovers and creative minds alike in Gloucestershire.
https://www.camphillvillagetrust.org.uk | mailto:trustoffice@cvt.org.uk | tel:+441594844841
Longborough Festival Opera
New Banks Fee Longborough, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 0QF
Longborough Festival Opera, nestled in the idyllic Cotswold countryside of Gloucestershire, offers an enchanting experience for opera lovers. Set in a picturesque theatre with panoramic views, it showcases world-class productions of classic operas performed by talented artists. Visitors can immerse themselves in the magical ambiance, enjoy pre-show picnics in the gardens, and revel in the captivating performances under the stars. With its intimate setting and renowned productions, Longborough Festival Opera promises unforgettable evenings of music and drama in the heart of Gloucestershire.
Vrxperience
Southgate Street, Gloucester city centre, Gloucestershire, GL7 1JH
VRXPERIENCE in Gloucester is a fun and immersive virtual reality arcade and experience centre in the city centre. It offers a wide range of VR activities for all ages, including free-roam VR arenas, gaming sessions, racing simulators and themed virtual escape rooms where groups can solve puzzles together in fantastical worlds. There’s also a 9D VR roller-coaster simulator and multiplayer challenges, making it ideal for friends, family visits, parties and events.
The Gallery at the Guild
The Old Silk Mill, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6DS
The Gallery at The Guild in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire is a vibrant artists’ co-operative set in the historic Old Silk Mill, once home to the Guild of Handicraft. It showcases changing exhibitions of work by around 25–28 local makers across ceramics, glass, wood, textiles, photography, sculpture and metalwork, with displays rotating about every six weeks. Visitors can meet artists, enjoy diverse craft pieces and buy unique gifts from the gallery’s shop — a creative hub in the Cotswolds.
https://www.thegalleryattheguild.co.uk | tel:01386 840345
The inn at Fossebridge
Nr Stow Road, Fossebridge, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 3JS
The Inn at Fossebridge is a charming Cotswold country pub, restaurant and hotel set in the pretty hamlet of Fossebridge in Gloucestershire. Housed in an historic former coaching inn beside the River Coln, it offers locally sourced British food, real ales and cosy log‑fire bars. Surrounded by four acres of gardens and a lake, it has seven elegant en‑suite rooms for relaxing stays. Dogs, children and walkers are all welcome, making it a quintessential Cotswold retreat.
https://www.innatfossebridge.co.uk/ | 01285 720721 | reservations@innatfossebridge.com
The Tailor Gloucester
9 College Court, Gloucestershire, GL1 2NJ
The House Of The Tailor Of Gloucester is a charming free museum and shop in College Court, Gloucester, celebrating Beatrix Potter’s beloved children’s story The Tailor of Gloucester. Housed in the very building Potter sketched for her book, it features displays of memorabilia, a recreated tailor’s kitchen and a delightful collection of officially‑licensed Potter gifts and merchandise. Volunteers run the attraction, making it a nostalgic and family‑friendly stop near Gloucester Cathedral for fans of Potter’s work
https://www.tailor-of-gloucester.org.uk/ | tel:01452 422856 | Info@tailor-of-gloucester.org.uk
Kelmscott Manor
Kelmscott Manor, nestled in the serene Oxfordshire countryside near Gloucestershire, was the former home of renowned artist William Morris. This historic house offers a glimpse into Morris’s life and work, with beautifully preserved interiors and exquisite gardens that inspired his designs. Visitors can explore the Arts and Crafts movement’s legacy, admire Morris’s iconic textiles and furnishings, and wander through the tranquil riverside setting. With its timeless beauty and artistic heritage, Kelmscott Manor is a must-visit destination for art and history enthusiasts in Gloucestershire’s vicinity.
Painswick Rococo Garden
Gloucestershire Road, Painswick, Stroud, Gloucestershire, Gl6 6TH
Painswick Rococo Garden is a unique historic garden near Painswick in Gloucestershire, England. Created in the 1740s as a flamboyant Rococo pleasure garden, it’s the only complete surviving example of its kind in the country, with serpentine paths, woodland walks, ponds, playful follies and spectacular views. After years of neglect, it was lovingly restored from the 1980s and is now cared for by a dedicated trust. In early spring, millions of snowdrops carpet the valley, making it especially magical.
https://www.rococogarden.org.uk | tel:01452 813204 | info@rococogarden.org.uk
Tetbury Police Museum
The Old court room, 63 long street, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8AA
The Tetbury Police Museum & Courtroom is a free local history attraction in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, housed in the original Victorian police station, gaol and magistrates court on Long Street. It tells the story of policing and law-and-order in the area over the last 200 years, with exhibits including historic photographs, case files, police memorabilia and the Alex Nichols collection of handcuffs and restraints — the largest public display of its kind in the UK. Upstairs, a recreated mid-20th-century courtroom brings justice history to life.
https://tedburypolicemuseum.org.uk/ | museum@tetbury.gov.uk | tel:01666 504670
The Museum in the Park
Stratford Park, Stratford Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4AF
The Museum in the Park is a free local history museum set in a Grade II-listed 17th-century mansion in Stratford Park, Stroud. It showcases over 4,000 objects telling the story of the people, landscape and industry of the Stroud District, with interactive displays for all ages. The site also includes a modern art gallery, seasonal exhibitions, a café, shop and a beautiful Walled Garden to explore, making it ideal for families and visitors alike.
http://museuminthepark.org.uk | 01453 763394
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