check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. event space is available. surrounded by the cotswold commons and beechwoods national nature reserve, this polished hotel is 4 miles from the 11th-century gloucester cathedral and 4 miles from the gloucester railway station. warmly decorated rooms include free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, plus sitting areas and private bathrooms. some rooms offer lake views. amenities include an elegant restaurant and lounge, as well as terrace seating Birmingham Airport 1 hr 10
The International Centre for Birds of Prey (34 min) Large center for birds like eagles, owls and falcons flown daily, plus picnic spots and play areas. Museum Of Gloucester (14 min) Family-friendly museum with artwork, Roman ruins & exhibits ranging from dinosaurs to local history. Pittville Park (24 min) Opened in 1825, the city's largest ornamental park includes playgrounds, a boating lake & an aviary. Cheltenham Town Hall (20 min) Concert hall with ornate Edwardian auditorium hosting live comedy, music and variety acts. Gloucester Services Southbound (15 min) Jet Age Museum (17 min) Vintage planes & aviation artifacts, plus guided cockpit tours of jet fighters & an airliner. Corinium Museum (29 min) Nationally-important collection of locally-found Roman remains, including mosaics and sculpture. Painswick Rococo Garden (9 min) Scenic 18th-century garden with flower & vegetable plots, plus a cafe & seasonal events. Woodchester Mansion Trust (34 min) Tours of unfinished, 19th-century Gothic mansion revealing carving and stone masonry craftsmanship. The Wilson (20 min) 'The Wilson' expanded in 2013 to include new galleries for fine art and touring exhibitions. Gloucester Cathedral (15 min) 11th-century building with the tomb of King Edward II, musical events and daily CofE services. WWT Slimbridge (32 min) Protected wetland wildlife reserve with a large wildfowl population and a birdwatching tower. National Waterways Museum Gloucester (15 min) Exhibitions on British waterway history, with narrowboats, barges, tugs and a replica lock chamber. Crickley Hill Country Park (12 min) Park offering several trails with views of the Gloucestershire countryside, a picnic area & a cafe. Chedworth Roman Villa (33 min) Scenic ruins of a 4th-century country house with a museum offering guided tours & exhibits. |