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Days Out in Gloucestershire

Just north of Bristol, the county of Gloucestershire reaches from the Severn Vale to the Cotswold Hills, encompassing the Forest of Dean, Cheltenham, and city of Gloucester.

Getting There
Regular trains run from Bristol Meads to Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa stations. By car, take the M5 to Gloucester or Cheltenham.

South Gloucestershire

Find out more about Chipping Sodbury and Thornbury

Thornbury Castle - King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn stayed in this historic castle with its magnificent grounds.

The Mall at Cribbs Causeway - Enjoy retail therapy at this covered shopping mall, with 135 stores, including high street names.

Severn Bridges Visitor Centre - Discover more about the building of the second severn crossing.

Berkeley

Enjoy a picturesque day out in Berkeley. Save money with a joint ticket to Berkeley Castle and the Edward Jenner Museum.

Berkeley Castle - England's oldest inhabited castle full of treasures and a magnificent butterfly garden.

The Edward Jenner Museum gives a fascinating insight into the home of the vaccination pioneer Edward Jenner who found the cure for smallpox.

Slimbridge

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre - See the world's largest collection of exotic, rare and endangered ducks, geese and swans.

Westonbirt

Westonbirt Arboretum - whatever the season you'll enjoy strolling through the acres of rare, beautiful trees and shrubs.

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