Be transported to another world where hundreds of butterflies dart around their tropical home. With forty-two different species at the farm, this is a great...

Built to withstand the Welsh in the twelfth century, Berkeley Castle has a turbulent past. The fortress and the Berkeley family, its lifelong owners, have...

Edward Jenner is one of the most famous and influential medical scientists ever to have lived in this country and a great deal of the...

Thornbury Library is an important cultural and social resource for the community, carrying a large selection of educational and entertainment books, audio and video materials....

This former Tudor hunting lodge was later transformed into a fashionable home, acquired by the National Trust in 1949. Aloft a forty-foot cliff with...

This community museum has been operating since 1986 and carries an extensive range of local history artefacts and documents. One of the central collections...

This house was built for the pleasure of Henry VIII when he visited this area of the world. Designed by Nicholas Poyntz, one of...

Jack Russell is probably first and foremost known as a famous England cricket player who kept wicket with style for his nation for a great...

The National Trust acquired this ruined abbey in 1949. It is thought that the earliest part of the abbey was constructed in the 12th...

This beautiful country park is one of the finest areas of natural and open land that exists in this area of South Gloucestershire. Well...

Owlpen has long been recognised as one of the most romantic manor houses in the West of England. The Tudor manor – with its...

This interesting archaeological site is managed by English Heritage and overlooks the beautiful Severn Valley in the glorious Gloucestershire countryside. The long barrow has...

A dock at Lydney opened in the early 1800s and at its peak saw some 300,000 tons of coal exported annually from here in more...

The Church of St Mary the Virgin in St Briavels was built by 13th Century Normans. The church, probably on an earlier Celtic site, was...

There’s plenty to enjoy at the Forest Model Village including a free quiz, model railway and children’s play area. The project, which opened in 2004,...

Taurus Crafts is a group of shops and studios which cater for all tastes. With a wide variety of crafts, gifts, toys and jewellery for...

Westonbirt is a wonderful world of trees and is beautiful at any time of the year. Set in 600 acres of glorious Cotswold countryside, it...

Chepstow Castle is a well loved feature of the town. Substantial remains are still to be seen of this, what was probably one of...

Chepstow Museum is a popular visitor attraction in the town, and holds a large collection that is interesting and wide-ranging. There have been settlements...

Located within the former magistrates court and police station in the heart of the town, this museum offers visitors an interesting insight into the history...

Without a doubt one of the most beautiful and secluded valleys in the Cotswolds, this area of outstanding natural beauty has been protected and managed...

The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust was established by a small group of workers and enthusiasts in 1981, and on a small patch at the Bristol factory,...

An outstanding example of a late 17th Century mansion house, Dryham stands amidst a lush deer park and gardens close to Bath. Internally, the...

The Forest of Dean is a unique and irreplaceahle gift from the past to the present. It is our privilege to enjoy it; our task...

Frenchay Museum is a small but fascinating place of history to visit, charting the growth and development of this suburb of Bristol. Although once...

Lullingstone Castle is just 10 minutes drive from junction 3 of the M25, close to Sevenoaks in Kent. It is the site for the World...

Westbury Court Garden is the only restored Dutch water garden in the country, and many believe it is home to the oldest evergreen tree in...

This museum is located within the 18th Century brass works that belonged to William Champion. The first commercial production of zinc in Europe was...

The Glenside Hospital Museum is filled with interesting artefacts and historical documents that help visitors to understand the history of this hospital, and the way...

Sadly the greatest innovation in commercial flight, Concorde, is a plane that is no longer seen in the skies of Britain or anywhere in the...

This railway is a real experience for the casual user or the train enthusiast. It offers a six mile journey through this beautiful area...

Visit Caldicot’s magnificent Medieval Castle in Monmouthshire, set in fifty-five acres of beautiful parkland. Discover the castle’s past with a taped tour and enjoy the...

The fine moated castle at St Briavels was a hunting lodge for King John. The castle was founded in the 12th Century and was once...

An indoor and outdoor playcentre suitable for toddlers to ten year olds. The indoor adventure zone includes soft play, ball pits and teampolines. The outdoor...

This 56-acre green-flag park has something for everyone. For children, there's a model train, a putting green, a skateboard park and a safe children's play...

Rowcroft's fine houses were built at the end of the 18th Century for the town's growing middle classes. In 1845, a railway bridge was built...

Stroud House Gallery opened to the public in 1998 with an aim to allow a wider audience to enjoy contemporary artworks of varying genres....

The clothing manufacturer, George Holloway, was once the largest employer in Stroud. He was also a Member of Parliament, a social reformer and the man...

This clock is one of Stroud's most distinctive landmarks. It stands at the junction of Russell Street, George Street and London Road, surrounded by some...

Stroud’s Subscription Rooms are as central to community life today as they were in 1833 when they were built with money raised from public subscriptions....