Bear of Rodborough Hotel, Cotswolds (Stroud)
Local Attractions
Besides being one of England's most beautiful regions, The Cotswolds offer a wealth of attractions for visitors to the area. From manicured gardens and imposing castles to old-fashioned tearooms and local museums, there's certainly enough to pack every day of your break, no matter how long you choose to stay.
If you're staying at the Bear of Rodborough Hotel, 300 acres of National Trust land - Rodborough Common - is right on the doorstep. The cosmopolitan Cotswold mecca for artists, the town of Stroud, is a walk or a short drive down the hill from the hotel and nearby attractions include Berkeley Castle, Slimbridge, Misarden Park Gardens, the Rococo gardens and The National Waterways Museum.
- Places to visit:
- Snowshill manor
- Blenheim Palace
- Slimbridge (The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust IQ)
- Woodchester Mansion
- The National Waterways Museum
- Sudeley Castle
- Hidcote Manor Gardens
- Misarden Park Gardens
- Stanway House & Water Gardens
- Shakespeare's birthplace
- Warwick Castle
- Owlpen Manor
- Cotswold Water Park
- Westonbirt Arboretum
- Batsford Arboretum & Wild Garden
- Holst Birthplace Museum
- Cotswold Motor Museum
- Royal Worcester Visitor Centre
- Mary Arden's House
- Anne Hathaway's Cottage
- Cotswold Wildlife Park
- Cheltenham Racecourse
- Gloucester & Warwickshire Railway
- Kiftsgate Court
- Sezincote
- Birdland
- Belas Knap Long Barrow
- Ragley Hall
- Shire Horse Centre (Stratford-upron-Avon)
- The House of the Tailor of Gloucester
- Kelmscott Manor
- Berkeley Castle and Eastnor Castle
- Painswick Rococo Garden
- Worcester & Gloucester Cathedrals
- Things to do:
- Admire the work of the local artists and craftspeople during the Visual Arts Festival in June when local studios and workshops open their doors to visitors
- Stretch your legs, take in spectacular views of rolling hills and valleys and keep your eyes peeled for a wealth of wildlife on Rodborough Common
- Get on your bike and cycle or walk part of the Cotswold Way, a 105 mile route that takes in some of the region's most beautiful scenery
- Tour the pretty Cotswold stone villages and towns nestled amidst the hills and valleys of some of England's most scenic countryside
- While away the afternoon indulging in freshly baked cakes and scones in an Olde Worlde village tearoom
- Step back in time and take a ride on a real steam locomotive running on the painstakingly restored Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway
- Explore the 'outdoor rooms' of Hidcote Manor gardens, a horticultural spectacle and topiary heaven influenced by the Arts & Crafts Movement
- Watch craftsmen and women at work as you follow the fascinating process of fine bone china manufacture on a factory tour at Royal Worcester
- Admire the magnificence of Blenheim Palace - home to the Duke of Marlborough and Sir Winston Churchill's birthplace
- Follow the in the footsteps of William Shakespeare as you take a wander through the medieval and picturesque streets of Straford-upon-Avon
- Enjoy a flutter at the Races and take a look behind the scenes with a tour of Cheltenham Racecourse
- Stroll the state rooms, walk the walls and delve into the dungeons of ancient Warwick Castle
- Follow your nose to the Cotswold Perfumery, makers of ine English fragrances, and explore the history of perfume
- Unravel the mysteries of the Rollright Stones - a standing stone circle, parts of which date back some 5000 years, enshrouded in stories of fairies, witches and kings
- Discover what the Romans left behind at Chedworth - one of the finest examples of a Roman Villa in the country
- Reminisce about the golden age of motoring at the Cotswold Motor Museum
- Hunt out a period piece at one of the region's numerous antique shops an stalls
- Reservations:
- 0845 0 70 70 90
- Conference Hotline:
- 0870 240 6442
- Telephone: +44 (0)1483 77 63 44
- Facsimile: +44 (0)1483 73 02 02
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