Birmingham Airport 1 hr 18
Painswick Rococo Garden (8 min)
Scenic 18th-century garden with flower & vegetable plots, plus a cafe & seasonal events. Cattle Country Farm Park (27 min)
Large kids' park with a farm theme with animals, indoor/outdoor play equipment, activities & a cafe. WWT Slimbridge (28 min)
Protected wetland wildlife reserve with a large wildfowl population and a birdwatching tower. Gloucester Services Southbound (25 min) The Wilson (27 min)
'The Wilson' expanded in 2013 to include new galleries for fine art and touring exhibitions. The International Centre for Birds of Prey (37 min)
Large center for birds like eagles, owls and falcons flown daily, plus picnic spots and play areas. The Royal Gardens at Highgrove (30 min)
Landscaped garden on a royal estate, offering tours, a charming tea room and gift shop. National Waterways Museum Gloucester (16 min)
Exhibitions on British waterway history, with narrowboats, barges, tugs and a replica lock chamber. Woodchester Mansion Trust (25 min)
Tours of unfinished, 19th-century Gothic mansion revealing carving and stone masonry craftsmanship. National Trust - Newark Park (31 min)
16th-century hunting lodge on a rolling 725-acre estate known for its exhibitions and country walks. Chavenage House (25 min)
Guided tours of a sprawling 16th-century house & popular filming location filled with period relics. Corinium Museum (28 min)
Nationally-important collection of locally-found Roman remains, including mosaics and sculpture. Gloucester Cathedral (20 min)
11th-century building with the tomb of King Edward II, musical events and daily CofE services. Pittville Park (31 min)
Opened in 1825, the city's largest ornamental park includes playgrounds, a boating lake & an aviary. | 
