Guidebook for Chaxhill
Arts & Culture
The Rugby World Cup is coming to Gloucester and we are only 8 miles (15 mins) away. We are also 50 miles from Cardiff (1 hr). In between games explore the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.
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Kingsholm Stadium
Kingsholm RoadThe Rugby World Cup is coming to Gloucester and we are only 8 miles (15 mins) away. We are also 50 miles from Cardiff (1 hr). In between games explore the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.
The Rugby World Cup is coming and we are 1 hr from Cardiff and only 15 mins from Gloucester's Kingsholm Stadium. In between games come and explore the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.
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Estadio Principado
Westgate StreetThe Rugby World Cup is coming and we are 1 hr from Cardiff and only 15 mins from Gloucester's Kingsholm Stadium. In between games come and explore the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.
A dozen meets a year with the highlight being The Festival - and the Gold Cup. We are 13 miles (20 minutes on a good day) from the racecourse.
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Hipódromo de Cheltenham
Evesham RoadA dozen meets a year with the highlight being The Festival - and the Gold Cup. We are 13 miles (20 minutes on a good day) from the racecourse.
Only 15 miles (25 minutes) from the capital of the Cotswolds, a raft of top restaurants, bars, top shops, theatre, galleries and all the festivals -- horse racing, jazz, literature, science and food.
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Cheltenham
Only 15 miles (25 minutes) from the capital of the Cotswolds, a raft of top restaurants, bars, top shops, theatre, galleries and all the festivals -- horse racing, jazz, literature, science and food.
World renowned for 250+ owls, kites, buzzards, vultures, falcons etc. Lots of demonstrations daily.
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Centro Internacional de Aves Rapaces
World renowned for 250+ owls, kites, buzzards, vultures, falcons etc. Lots of demonstrations daily.
The RWC at Gloucester will be HUGE. A Fan Zone is planned in the Docks with Big Screen match viewings, food, local ales and cider, plus free entertainment. More details: http://bit.ly/1fxskFF.
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Foster's on the Docks station
The RWC at Gloucester will be HUGE. A Fan Zone is planned in the Docks with Big Screen match viewings, food, local ales and cider, plus free entertainment. More details: http://bit.ly/1fxskFF.
Sightseeing
Aside from being the most magical place in the world, it's also a movie and TV location. The new Star Wars, The Huntsman, Dr Who, Merlin, Atlantis have all been filmed here. Well worth a visit.
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Puzzlewood
Perrygrove RoadAside from being the most magical place in the world, it's also a movie and TV location. The new Star Wars, The Huntsman, Dr Who, Merlin, Atlantis have all been filmed here. Well worth a visit.
Historic cathedral cloisters were
transformed into the corridors of Hogwarts School in the films of JK Rowlings first two books Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone and the Chamber of Secrets
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Catedral de Gloucester
12 College GrnHistoric cathedral cloisters were
transformed into the corridors of Hogwarts School in the films of JK Rowlings first two books Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone and the Chamber of Secrets
If the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley are not enough of a sensory overload, then you have the chocolate box beauty of Olde England on your doorstep.
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United Kingdom
If the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley are not enough of a sensory overload, then you have the chocolate box beauty of Olde England on your doorstep.
Simply stunning views, great pub and river adventures.
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Symonds Yat Rock
Simply stunning views, great pub and river adventures.
Incredible and imposing throughout the seasons. No wonder the great poet William Wordsworth was inspired.
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Abadía de Tintern / Abaty Tyndryn
Incredible and imposing throughout the seasons. No wonder the great poet William Wordsworth was inspired.
The town sits high on a sandstone cliff, overlooking the Wye with an excellent array of gardens and riverside walks.Prospect Public Garden offers a view of the famous horseshoe bend in the river Wye.
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Ross-on-Wye
The town sits high on a sandstone cliff, overlooking the Wye with an excellent array of gardens and riverside walks.Prospect Public Garden offers a view of the famous horseshoe bend in the river Wye.
Chepstow is the home to the Welsh Grand National and a castle that boosts the oldest doors in Europe. It's also the meeting point for Hoggin' The Bridge - a massive annual motorcyle festival.
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Chepstow Castle
Chepstow is the home to the Welsh Grand National and a castle that boosts the oldest doors in Europe. It's also the meeting point for Hoggin' The Bridge - a massive annual motorcyle festival.
Cotswold Farm Park
Great family fun!
Four seasons, four reasons - history, heritage, food, drink, wildlife, meadows, cliffs, lakes, woodland, summer splendour, winter woodland, autumnal glory and bluebell carpets in spring.
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Forest of Dean District
Four seasons, four reasons - history, heritage, food, drink, wildlife, meadows, cliffs, lakes, woodland, summer splendour, winter woodland, autumnal glory and bluebell carpets in spring.
The centre of our universe. A beautiful walk to the top of the world -- see our three counties and the River Severn as you've never imagined.
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May Hill
The centre of our universe. A beautiful walk to the top of the world -- see our three counties and the River Severn as you've never imagined.
See the Forest of Dean on two wheels. All levels of bicyclist catered for from families to extreme. Bring your own or hire. Excellent cafe.
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Pedalabikeaway
New RoadSee the Forest of Dean on two wheels. All levels of bicyclist catered for from families to extreme. Bring your own or hire. Excellent cafe.
Home to Go Ape, but also the perfect place for a stroll around the lake, feed the ducks and feel the forest's fresh air.
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Lago Mallards Pike
Home to Go Ape, but also the perfect place for a stroll around the lake, feed the ducks and feel the forest's fresh air.
Top spot for watching the Severn Bore come crashing (if you're lucky) around the horseshoe bend. It's also a great pub for steaks and real ale (Google "best steak in Gloucestershire").
The Severn Bore Inn
Main RoadTop spot for watching the Severn Bore come crashing (if you're lucky) around the horseshoe bend. It's also a great pub for steaks and real ale (Google "best steak in Gloucestershire").
Awesome spot for watching the Severn Bore at a wide river location. The village is home to The Railway Pub, The Ship Inn (and its awesome new real Ale bar), The George Cafe.
Newnham on Severn
Dean RoadAwesome spot for watching the Severn Bore at a wide river location. The village is home to The Railway Pub, The Ship Inn (and its awesome new real Ale bar), The George Cafe.
What's not to love about one of the most unspoiled areas of of GB. Stunning scenery, deep history, artisan food and drink, incredible roads to inspire adventure.
Wye Valley Hotel
Main StWhat's not to love about one of the most unspoiled areas of of GB. Stunning scenery, deep history, artisan food and drink, incredible roads to inspire adventure.
See the Dean as it used to be... but brought up to date with events like the Very Hungry Caterpillar. There's also a woodland trail, adventure playground, galleries and exhibitions.
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Dean Heritage Centre
See the Dean as it used to be... but brought up to date with events like the Very Hungry Caterpillar. There's also a woodland trail, adventure playground, galleries and exhibitions.
Family-friendly, relaxed ride back in time on a steam or diesel engine. Thomas, Peppa Pig and Santa-themed days out.
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Ferrocarril del Bosque de Dean
Family-friendly, relaxed ride back in time on a steam or diesel engine. Thomas, Peppa Pig and Santa-themed days out.
Hundreds of caverns that give an insight into ancient iron ore mining. A thought-provoking step back in time. Christmas is incredible - an unforgettable experience.
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Cuevas de Clearwell
The RocksHundreds of caverns that give an insight into ancient iron ore mining. A thought-provoking step back in time. Christmas is incredible - an unforgettable experience.
The Severn Estuary has the second highest tidal range in the world, giving rise to the famous Severn Bore tidal wave around the spring and autumn equinox. Check the timetable here: http://bit.ly/1Iy
The Severn Bore, Minsterworth
Main RdThe Severn Estuary has the second highest tidal range in the world, giving rise to the famous Severn Bore tidal wave around the spring and autumn equinox. Check the timetable here: http://bit.ly/1Iy
Less than a mile away these beautiful National Trust Dutch water gardens are a peaceful retreat. Special because they're the only restored gardens in the UK, and we had our wedding photos taken here
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National Trust, Jardín Westbury Court
7 Court GardensLess than a mile away these beautiful National Trust Dutch water gardens are a peaceful retreat. Special because they're the only restored gardens in the UK, and we had our wedding photos taken here
Food Scene
The best boutique hotel in the west plus award-winning restaurant. A hidden gem well worth booking for a gourmet treat or tasty meal any time of the day. Colin's 'keenly priced' wine list is awesome
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Tudor Farmhouse
High StreetThe best boutique hotel in the west plus award-winning restaurant. A hidden gem well worth booking for a gourmet treat or tasty meal any time of the day. Colin's 'keenly priced' wine list is awesome
Entertainment & Activities
Treetop adventure that sets the pulse racing and dares you to challenge yourself. Amazing zip wire!
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Go Ape Forest of Dean (Mallards Pike - Treetop Challenge y Forest Segway)
Treetop adventure that sets the pulse racing and dares you to challenge yourself. Amazing zip wire!
Great walks, Sculpture Trail, Giant's Chair, Cathedral of the City, Climbing wall, Archery, adventure playground, mini zip wire. When that's done, stop off at the coffee shop for cheesy chips.
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Beechenhurst Lodge
Speech House RoadGreat walks, Sculpture Trail, Giant's Chair, Cathedral of the City, Climbing wall, Archery, adventure playground, mini zip wire. When that's done, stop off at the coffee shop for cheesy chips.
Cotswold Lakes Trust
Cirencester RoadRestaurant, shops, fabulous day out.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hillside Brewery
Ross RoadMicro brewery that does tours and tastings. Not to be missed
Our favourite pub. Award-winning, great beer and food, friendly, modestly priced, child friendly, great beer garden and playground.
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The Red Hart Inn
Blaisdon LaneOur favourite pub. Award-winning, great beer and food, friendly, modestly priced, child friendly, great beer garden and playground.
Recently refurbished the new owners have done a good job of making this a destination for riverside views and decent home cooked food.
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White Hart Inn
Recently refurbished the new owners have done a good job of making this a destination for riverside views and decent home cooked food.
Great restaurant, fantastic real ale and cider bar, superb beer garden.
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The Ship Inn
High StreetGreat restaurant, fantastic real ale and cider bar, superb beer garden.
Can't fault this village pub with such an amazing menu. Opposite All Saints Church, traditionally and affectionately known as the Cathedral of the Forest, dates back to the early 1200s.
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The Ostrich Inn
Can't fault this village pub with such an amazing menu. Opposite All Saints Church, traditionally and affectionately known as the Cathedral of the Forest, dates back to the early 1200s.
New owners at this 16th Century coaching inn, situated on the edge of Blakeney. Good menu, good ale and decent service with a modest price tag. Highly recommended.
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The Cock Inn
New owners at this 16th Century coaching inn, situated on the edge of Blakeney. Good menu, good ale and decent service with a modest price tag. Highly recommended.
Shopping
A relatively new development that has transformed Gloucester and the Docks area. Great restaurants, big name brands' outlet stores, cinema, history, various food-themed festivals and the Tall Ships.
Gloucester Quays Designer Outlet
A relatively new development that has transformed Gloucester and the Docks area. Great restaurants, big name brands' outlet stores, cinema, history, various food-themed festivals and the Tall Ships.
Unspoilt market town dating back to 13th century with half timbered haunted market houses, The Onion Fayre in September, birthplace of maverick 60s music producer, Joe Meek.
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Newent
Unspoilt market town dating back to 13th century with half timbered haunted market houses, The Onion Fayre in September, birthplace of maverick 60s music producer, Joe Meek.
Birthplace of modern tourism. By day a mix of boutique and high street shops, by night a range of eateries and restaurants.
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Monmouth
Birthplace of modern tourism. By day a mix of boutique and high street shops, by night a range of eateries and restaurants.
Everything Else
Superb spa -- indoor and outdoor pools, excellent treatments.
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Cowley Manor - Part of A Curious Group of Hotels
Superb spa -- indoor and outdoor pools, excellent treatments.
Not just a place to practice or learn to dive. It's also home to Segway Active, which boosts a purpose-built track to test your skills to the max.
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National Diving & Activity Centre (NDAC)
A48Not just a place to practice or learn to dive. It's also home to Segway Active, which boosts a purpose-built track to test your skills to the max.