In the Local Area
Most of these locations are within a 40 mile Radius of Tewkesbury. This information is subject to change and also some things are not available all year. Please check in advance to avoid a wasted journey.
Tourist Information
Tewkesbury Tourist Information Centre
Church St, Tewkesbury
T: 01684 855040
F: 01684 290582
Walking
- There are footpaths down the lane from Woodend leading to the river which will enable you to walk right into town or left into Twyning.
- Bredon Hill and the Malverns (get more info from Malvern Tourist Information) provide great walking.
- Walking leaflets available from Tewkesbury Tourist Information.
- M.E.B. Walking for Pleasure - 01451 862000
- The Sculpture Trail, Forest of Dean - 01594 827357
Gardens
- Lydney Park Spring Gardens, Forest of Dean - 01594 842027
- Rococo Gardens, Painswick - 01452 813 204
- Westbury Court Gardens, Westbury-on-Severn - 01452 760461
- Hidcote Manor NT, Nr Chipping Campden - 01386 438333
- Croome Park NT Severn Stoke Worcs - 01905 371006
- Brockhampton Estate NT, Nr Bromyard - 01885 488099/482077
Historic Buildings
- Tewkesbury Abbey, Tewkesbury - 01684 850959
- The Old Baptist Chapel, Church St, Tewkesbury
- Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester - 01452 529716
- Snowshill Manor, N.T. Snowshill Nr Broadway - 01386 853410
- Chedworth Roman Villa NT, Fossebridge - 01242 890256
- Bredon Tithe Barn NT, Bredon - 01684 855300
- Woodchester Mansion An unfinished masterpiece, Nr Stroud - 0800 9707223
- Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford on Avon - 01789 204016
- The Commandery, Worcester - 01905 361821
- Stanway House, Nr Winchcombe (open Tues & Thurs) - 01386 584528
- Broadway Tower, Broadway (view 13 counties) - 01386 852390
River Trips
- Boat trips available Back of Avon in Tewkesbury
- Gloucester Cruises, Gloucester Docks - 01452 318012
- Worcester River Cruises - 01905 611060
- Evesham Boat Trips & Hire The Handsam Boat Co - 01386 834070
Birds of Prey/Falconry
- National Birds of Prey Centre, Newent - 0870 990 1992
- Batsford Arboretum - (See Arboretums for number)
Beauty Treatment
- Puckrup Hall Hotel ½ mile from Woodend - 01684 296200
- Body2Soul, Tewkesbury - 01684 293014
Arboretums
- Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury - 01666 880220
- Batsford Arboretum, Nr Morton in Marsh - 01386 701441
Wild Birds
- Prinknash Bird and Deer Park, Prinknash, Cranham - 01452 812727
- Wild Life and Wetlands Trust, Slimbridge - 01453 890333
- Birdland, Bourton on the Water - 01451 820480
Shopping
- Tourist Shopping is good at Bourton on the Water, Burford, Broadway and Stow on the Wold.
- Cheltenham has an extensive range of shops
- Malvern has many interesting shops
- Stratford on Avon is similar to Cheltenham
- Evesham Country Park Shopping and Garden Centre
Bookworms
- A visit to Hay on Wye is a must.
- Hay Cinema Bookshop, Hay on Wye (over 40 mls) - 01497 820071
Wind Surfing
- Croft Farm, Bredons Hardwicke Nr Tewkesbury - 01684 772321
Art
- Nature in Art, A38 Twigworth Nr Gloucester - 01452 731442
- Cheltenham Art Gallery, Cheltenham - 01242 237431
- Gloucester Musemn and Art, Gloucester - 01452 524131
- Guildhall Arts Centre, Gloucester - 01452 505086
- Syreford Gallery, Cheltenham - 01242 712272
- Hart Barn Craft Centre, Longhope, Nr Gloucester - 01452 830954
- Samantha Dadd, Conderton, Nr Tewkesbury - 01386 725679
- Toff Milway - Pottery, Conderton - 01386 725387
- Bredon Pottery, Bredon - 01684 773417
- Brewery Arts, Brewery Court, Cirencester - 01285 657181
Maze
- The aMazing Hedge Puzzle, Symonds Yat West - 01600 890360
- Puzzle Wood B4228 south of Coleford - 01594 833187
- Hidcote Manor Maize Maze (August) - 01386 430178
Trains
- Dean Forest Railway, Lydney - 01594 843423
- Perrygrove Railway, Nr Coleford - 01594 834991
- Severn Valley Railway, Bewdley - 01299 403816
- Toddington Railway, Toddington Nr Winchcombe - 01242 621405
Country Park/Farm Park
- Oldown Country Park, Tockington, Nr Thornbury - 01454 413605
- Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens, Burford - 01993 823006
- Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Nr Winchcombe - 01451 850307
- St Augustines Farm, Arlingham, off J13 M5 - 01452 740277
- The Dick Whittington Family Leisure Park, Longhope - 01452 831000
Theatre and Cinema
- Roses Theatre and Cinema, Tewkesbury - 01684 295074
- Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham - 01242 572573
- Multi-screen Cinema, Cheltenham - 0870 5050007
- Multi-screen Cinema, Gloucester - 01452 331181
- Malvern Theatre, Malvern - 01684 892277
Waterpark
- Cotswold Water Park, Nr Cirencester - 01285 860186
Leisure/Swimming
- Cascades, Tewkesbury - 01684 293740
Butterflies
- Stratford Butterfly Farm, Stratford - 01789 299288
Silk
- Beckford Silk, Beckford (A40 to Evesham) - 01386 841417
Potteries
- Conderton Pottery, Conderton, Nr Tewkesbury - 01386 725387
- Winchcombe Pottery, Winchcombe - 01242 612462
- Bredon Pottery, Bredon Nr Tewkesbury - 01684 773417
- Glazydays Ceramic Cafe (hands-on), Ledbury - 01531 636018
Bike Hire
- Lantern House, Boon St, Eckington (foot of Bredon Hill) - 01386 750003
- Compass Hire, Cheltenham - 01242 250642
- Pedalabikeaway, Nr Coleford - 01594 860065
Horse Riding
- Twyning Riding School, Twyning - 01684 295811
- Mill Farm Riding Stables, Winchcombe - 01242 604629/602627
- Moat Farm School, Gotherington - 01242 672055
- Woodlands Riding Stables, Wood Stanway, Winchcombe - 01386 584404
Fishing
- We have some permits in season for fishing on the Avon which is just a short walk from Woodend Farm.
- Opp Hilton Puckrup Hall there is a large lake at the garden centre - fishing available on a daily basis - call in for more info
Markets
- Tewkesbury Market - Weds and Sat.
- Cheltenham Racecourse - Usually Sunday Mornings.
Museums
- Tewkesbury Museum, Barton Street. (Also tourist information here)
- The Shambles, Newent. A museum of Victoian Life - 01531 822144
- Waterways Museum, Gloucester Docks - 01452 318054
- Cotswold Motoring Museum and Toy Collection - 01451 821255
- Toy & Collectors Museum, Stow on the Wold - 01454 830159
- Keith Hardings World of Mechanical Music, Northleach - 01451 860181
- John Moore Countryside Museum, Church St Tewkesbury - 01684 297174
- Soldiers of Gloucestershire, Gloucester Docks - 01452 522682
- Holst Birthplace Museum, Pittville, Cheltenham - 01242 524846
- The Old Mill, Bourton on the Water. Ideal for families - 01451 821255
- Winchcombe Folk & Police Museum, Winchcombe - 01242 609151
- Elgar’s Birthplace, Nr Worcester - 01905 333224
Go Karting and Quad Bikes
- Peachley Quad Trekking, Nr Worcester - 01905 641309 / 07764 540803
- J.D.R Karting, Bristol Rd, Gloucester - 0800 5429044
- Range Farm, Brookthorpe Gloucester - 01452 306117
Clay Pigeon Shooting
- South Worcs Ground, Nr Upton on Severn - 01684 310605
- Chatcombe Estate, Coberley Cheltenham - 01242 870391
- Range Farm, Brookthorpe Gloucester - 01452 306117
Paintball
- Forest of Dean Paintball, Lower Soudley - 01594 516067 / 07765 615076
Bowling Centre
- Cotswold Bowl, Cheltenham - 01242 226766
Rare Breed Centre
- Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Nr Winchcombe 01451 850307
Teddy Bears etc
- Broadway Dolls and Bears, Broadway - 01386 858323
- The Teddy Bear Museum, Stratford on Avon
- The Beatrix Potter Attraction, Gloucester - 01452 422856
- Jays Art, 5 Station Villas, Bredon, Nr Tewkesbury - 01684 773333
Antique Shops
- Gainsborough Antiques, Tewkesbury - 01684 298719
- 71 Church St, Tewkesbury - 01684 234366
- Antiques Centre, Tolsey Lane, Tewkesbury (off High St) - 01684 294091
- Gloucester Antique Centre (at the docks) - 01452 529716
Heritage Centres
- Dean Heritage Centre, Soudley Nr Blakeney - 01594 822170
- Almonry Heritage Centre, Evesham - 01386 446944
Ski Centre
- Gloucester Dry Ski Slope, Gloucester - 01452 414300
Tennis
- Cheltenham Recreation Centre, Cheltenham - 01242 528764
- Tewkesbury School Sports Centre, Tewkesbury - 01684 293953
Safari Park
- West Midland Safari Park, Bewdley, Worcs - 01299 402114
Golf
- Hilton Puckrup Hall Hotel, Turn left at A38 - 1/4 mile - 01684 271591
- Tewkesbury Park Golf and Country Club - 01684 295405
- Sherdons Golf Range, Fiddington Nr Tewkesbury - 01684 274782
Caves
- Clearwell Caves, Nr Coleford - 01594 832535
Castles
- Warwick Castle, Warwick - 0870 442 2000
- Eastnor Castle, Eastnor Nr Ledbury - 01531 633160
- Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe - 01242 604357
- Berkeley Castle, Berkeley - 01453 810332
Miniature
- Miniature World (minature scenes and models), Bourton on the Water - 01451 810121
Archery
- Cheltenham Archers, Cheltenham. for more info - 01452 780515
Little People!
- Mohair Countryside Centre, Indoor and outdoor adventure zones, Little London, Longhope - 01452 832237
- Playzone Funtime, Bredons Hardwick (under 11s) - 01684 773873
- Little Follies, Indoor adventure playground, The Barn, Mile End Rd, Coleford - 01594 833229
- Fundays, Bourton on the water - 01451 822999
- St Augustines Farm, Arlington - 01452 740277
Flying
- Staverton Flying School, Staverton, Nr Cheltenham - 01452 712388
Fish
- Bibury Trout Farm - 01285 740215
Vineyards
- Three Choirs, Nr Newent - 01531 890223
- St Annes Vineyard, Nr Newent - 01989 720313
Coaches
- Cotswolds Coach Tours (summer) - 01242 522878
Bouncy Castles
- Absolute Bouncy Castles, Tewkesbury - 01684 296788
Other
- Oldbury Power Station & Visitor Centre, Oldbury on Severn, Nr Thornbury - 01454 419899
- Snowshill Lavender, Snowshill, Nr Broadway - 01386 854821
- Stanway House Fountain, Nr Winchcombe. Worlds highest gravity fountain open 2-5pm, July-Sept, Tues/Thurs/Sat - 01386 584528
- Perfume Centre, Bourton on the Water
- The Wharf House Visitor Centre/Tea Rooms, Over, Gloucester - 01452 332900
- Ledurys 16th Century Painted Room and 17th Century Market House - 01531 632306
- Tewkesbury’s Alleyways and Battle Trail Walk - Leaflet available from Tourist Information.
- Westons Cider Visitor Centre, Much Marcle, Ledbury - 01531 660108
- Royal Worcester Visitor Centre, Severn Street, Worcs. - 01905 21247
- Cotswold Woollen Weavers, Filkins, Nr Lechlade - 01327 860491
- Broadway Tower Park, Broadway - 01386 852390