Birmingham Airport 1 hr 19
Cattle Country Farm Park (24 min) Large kids' park with a farm theme with animals, indoor/outdoor play equipment, activities & a cafe. Clearwell Caves (55 min) In the miners' footsteps in an underground museum with passageways and 4,500-year-old galleries. The International Centre for Birds of Prey (40 min) Large center for birds like eagles, owls and falcons flown daily, plus picnic spots and play areas. National Waterways Museum Gloucester (23 min) Exhibitions on British waterway history, with narrowboats, barges, tugs and a replica lock chamber. Dean Heritage Centre (45 min) Site with 5 acres dedicated to the Forest of Dean, with a museum, reconstructed cottage & workshops. Gloucester Cathedral (24 min) 11th-century building with the tomb of King Edward II, musical events and daily CofE services. National Trust - Westbury Court Garden (34 min) Dutch-style water garden with a center 449-ft. long canal, groomed greenery & an ancient oak tree. Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (48 min) Tranquil woodland art trail open since 1986 with 16 discreet, nature-inspired sculptures. WWT Slimbridge (26 min) Protected wetland wildlife reserve with a large wildfowl population and a birdwatching tower. Dean Forest Railway (Norchard Station) (51 min) Puzzlewood (54 min) Natural woodland with raised walkways and family entertainments. Goodrich Castle (54 min) Norman castle ruins with well-preserved Medieval domestic buildings and visitor centre exhibition. Painswick Rococo Garden (31 min) Scenic 18th-century garden with flower & vegetable plots, plus a cafe & seasonal events. Museum Of Gloucester (24 min) Family-friendly museum with artwork, Roman ruins & exhibits ranging from dinosaurs to local history. Woodchester Mansion Trust (32 min) Tours of unfinished, 19th-century Gothic mansion revealing carving and stone masonry craftsmanship. |