Relaxing things to do in Gloucestershire & Cotswolds
From visiting beautiful gardens, drifting over the dramatic countryside
in a balloon, to strolling along the spectacular South West Coast Path,
here a few suggestions of things you may like to do while enjoying a relaxing
break in South West England:
Twenty Five Years of Offering Top Quality Walking Experiences.
A range of guided and independent walking breaks throughout the beautiful South West; Cornwall, Devon, Exmoor, Dorset, Wiltshire, Somerset and the Cotswolds.
Housed in the elegant Queen Anne house which was Dr Jenner’s home from 1785 until his death. Displays celebrate the life and work of this world famous C18th doctor who was also a medical scientist, pioneer of smallpox vaccination, naturalist, geologist, balloonist, poet...and more!
Edward Jenner became world famous following his publication in 1798 in which he demonstrated that vaccination with cowpox prevented the deadly smallpox. As use of his treatment spread he found that he had to spend more and more of his time answering correspondence about it. He called himself 'the Vaccine Clerk to the World'. He continued to advise and research on the safest ways to produce and transport his cowpox vaccine.
Attraction: Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire
Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Cotswold hills, Sudeley Castle is regarded as one of England’s most enchanting castles.
The Castle has royal connections spanning a thousand years, and has played an important role in the turbulent and changing times of England’s past.
Celebrated 20th century garden in the beautiful North Cotswolds.
Created in the `Arts and Crafts' style by the horticulturist Major Laurence Johnstone - it is arranged as a series of outdoor rooms separated by walls and hedges of many different species.
Attraction: Dyrham Park, Bath, Gloucestershire
Spectacular late 17th century mansion, garden and deer park.
Dyrham Park, built by William Blathwayt, Secretary of State and War to William III. The house is set in formal parkland, with fallow deer herd and fine views to Wales.
