a continental buffet breakfast is free; full english breakfast is available for an extra fee. the traditional pub features beamed ceilings, and offers local ales and classic home-cooked food. there's also a function room and complimentary on-site parking. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. housed in a historic pub originally built in 1351, this simple b&b is 3 miles from downtown gloucester and 7 miles from painswick rococo garden. set in a modern extension, the unfussy rooms have en suite bathrooms, plus free wifi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities Birmingham Airport 1 hr 11
The International Centre for Birds of Prey (28 min) Large center for birds like eagles, owls and falcons flown daily, plus picnic spots and play areas. WWT Slimbridge (22 min) Protected wetland wildlife reserve with a large wildfowl population and a birdwatching tower. Jet Age Museum (19 min) Vintage planes & aviation artifacts, plus guided cockpit tours of jet fighters & an airliner. Cattle Country Farm Park (21 min) Large kids' park with a farm theme with animals, indoor/outdoor play equipment, activities & a cafe. Pittville Park (30 min) Opened in 1825, the city's largest ornamental park includes playgrounds, a boating lake & an aviary. Gloucester Cathedral (12 min) 11th-century building with the tomb of King Edward II, musical events and daily CofE services. Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (35 min) Tranquil woodland art trail open since 1986 with 16 discreet, nature-inspired sculptures. Gloucester Services Southbound (19 min) Painswick Rococo Garden (19 min) Scenic 18th-century garden with flower & vegetable plots, plus a cafe & seasonal events. National Waterways Museum Gloucester (10 min) Exhibitions on British waterway history, with narrowboats, barges, tugs and a replica lock chamber. Woodchester Mansion Trust (28 min) Tours of unfinished, 19th-century Gothic mansion revealing carving and stone masonry craftsmanship. Museum Of Gloucester (11 min) Family-friendly museum with artwork, Roman ruins & exhibits ranging from dinosaurs to local history. Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust (8 min) Nature reserve, wildlife, butterflies, and nature Dean Heritage Centre (32 min) Site with 5 acres dedicated to the Forest of Dean, with a museum, reconstructed cottage & workshops. The Wilson (27 min) 'The Wilson' expanded in 2013 to include new galleries for fine art and touring exhibitions. |