Birmingham Airport 1 hr 6
Jet Age Museum (17 min) Vintage planes & aviation artifacts, plus guided cockpit tours of jet fighters & an airliner. Cheltenham Town Hall (24 min) Concert hall with ornate Edwardian auditorium hosting live comedy, music and variety acts. Worcestershire Beacon (30 min) This 425-m. hill features numerous footpaths, sweeping views & a 19th-century toposcope. The Wilson (24 min) 'The Wilson' expanded in 2013 to include new galleries for fine art and touring exhibitions. Gloucester Cathedral (11 min) 11th-century building with the tomb of King Edward II, musical events and daily CofE services. Pittville Park (26 min) Opened in 1825, the city's largest ornamental park includes playgrounds, a boating lake & an aviary. Malvern Hills (30 min) Sweeping countryside views are offered from walking trails on these hills known for spring water. Tewkesbury Abbey (16 min) Norman edifice with a Romanesque tower and ornate roof bosses, plus regular Christian services. Painswick Rococo Garden (28 min) Scenic 18th-century garden with flower & vegetable plots, plus a cafe & seasonal events. Sandford Parks Lido (27 min) Public swimming facility featuring heated outdoor pools for adults & children, plus snacks. Eastnor Castle (18 min) Venerable mock Greek Revival castle, circa 1820, with a tea room, medieval armor & gardens to tour. National Waterways Museum Gloucester (12 min) Exhibitions on British waterway history, with narrowboats, barges, tugs and a replica lock chamber. Nature in Art (14 min) Paintings, sculpture and decorative arts from 60 countries displayed in a 17th century mansion. Museum Of Gloucester (12 min) Family-friendly museum with artwork, Roman ruins & exhibits ranging from dinosaurs to local history. The International Centre for Birds of Prey (18 min) Large center for birds like eagles, owls and falcons flown daily, plus picnic spots and play areas. |