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Tetbury is a small town and civil parish within the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England. It lies on the site of an ancient hill fort, on which an Anglo-Saxon monastery was founded, probably by Ine of Wessex, in 681. The population of the parish was 5,250 in the 2001 census, increasing to 5,472 at the 2011 census.
Restaurants in Tetbury
1. Chavenage House
Overall Ratings
5 based on 304 reviews
CHAVENAGE HOUSE is a privately owned Elizabethan Manor House open to the public. It has been used as a TV location for many productions and is at present playing Trenwith in the popular Poldark. There is so much more to see and enjoy. Guided tours by members of the family.
Reviewed By Jean D - Charlton, United Kingdom
Many people will have watched the series of 'Poldark' on the Television and recognised this wonderful family home which is a gem in the Cotswolds and soaked in history. The wonder of this beautiful house is that it is lived in by an amazing family who so obviously are enthusiastic about their home and describe each room with interesting anecdotes and humour. Oliver Cromwell spent the night in one of the bedrooms,American Forces stayed in the house during World War 2, why are the tapestries in Cromwell's bedroom intact and not eaten by moths? To listen to some very special stories you really must visit this property and be enthralled.
2. Calcot Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Joanna A - St Gilles Les Bains
The therapists at the spa were very well trained and charming. A very relaxing experience and ideal for a day trip. Don't bother staying at the hotel as it is over-priced!
3. Malmesbury Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 360 reviews
Reviewed By ozlanders - Queensland
There wasn't anyone available to give us any information about the abbey but the guide book is fairly informative. However if you happen upon a local with the slightest interest in this place you will leave well informed. We were so lucky. In fact, quite often about the town, people would stop to tell us something about what we were looking at or photographing. They must be very proud of Malmesbury.
I was disappointed in a couple of things - the entrance looks more like a book shop and another area appeared to be used for storage. King Athelstan's tomb was difficult to see properly due to more items being stored there. The building is beautiful and it's a shame that these things detract from that.
Despite that it is good to see the church being used for such diverse activities as the usual religious reasons and it's annual transformation into a skatepark and a variety of cultural and educational events. Something for everyone. The grounds are well maintained and the path through the churchyard is always in use.
It's free to enter. Please be generous with your donations. This abbey needs to be preserved.
4. Woodchester Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By Karl M
Parking costs £3 per day but access to the forest and walks is free. The walks available are really relaxing, peaceful and provide access to the unfinished mansion (entrance fee £8). If you want to visit the mansion, however, be aware it is open only at weekends and last entry is 16:00.
5. Thistledown Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
Peaceful, tranquil and unspoilt green camping with superb views. A night or more at Thistledown gives you much more than just a campsite. Located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty lies Thistledown Farm: 4 miles of maintained paths and sculpture trails wind their way through 70 acres of meadow, pasture and woodland. Educational boards around the site provide information on a host of environmental and agricultural subjects. Friendly pigs, goats and cattle are always happy to greet visitors. Fire pits are provided and wood is available to be bought. Numbers are strictly limited and booking is essential - please see our website for online booking.
Reviewed By Dursley_Demon - Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Really enjoyed my birthday meal here today with my wife and my daughter. A good selection of food on the menu and a lovely location. Plenty of Seating and lots of room. Dog-friendly too. Our Jack Russell Terrier enjoyed her visit. Staff all very friendly and service very efficient. Good choice of vegan options. Great cakes and puddings. Good coffee. Highly recommend. We shall certainly return.
6. Woodchester Mansion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 317 reviews
Woodchester Mansion is a 19th Century Victorian Gothic masterpiece mysteriously abandoned mid-construction in 1873. Hidden in a secluded Cotswold Valley, it is untouched by time and the modern world. This unique Grade 1 Listed Building has been saved from dereliction but it will never be completed, enabling visitors to view the secret building techniques of medieval Gothic builders. Special events are held throughout the year, but do check our open days and times before visiting.
Reviewed By philtraveller - Bristol UK
Well worth a visit.. interesting and unusual unfinished mansion house... a fascinating place. Pleasant circular walks around the park. BUT make sure you check out when the house itself is open, as it's limited timings. Wandering round the outside is great, but going when they are doing tours would add quite a lot to the visit. We felt the website was not clear about this .. it said the attraction was OPEN... but when we arrived we realised that meant you could walk round the grounds, but the house itself is only open at certain times. NOTE: They do have a shuttle bus SOMETIMES.. but not when we visited, so it's a decent walk down a long gravel driveway into the valley.. so brilliant for kids and dogs, not so much for wheelchairs or the infirm.
7. Newark Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 293 reviews
Newark Park stands proud on top of the Cotswold escarpment, looking down into the Ozleworth valley to the Mendips beyond. This remote corner of south Gloucestershire is a secret and unspoilt place, with barely a sign of modern life visible in any direction. A place of architectural intrigue, quaint Gardens and sprawling parkland there is much to see and do at Newark.Founded by an influential English courtier to Henry VIII in 1550; the house and estate since went from boom to bust, to its dramatic rescue by a Texan architect in the 20th century. Newark has an incredible story to tell.
Reviewed By Greecophile - Yorkshire, England
Being National Trust members we are used to visiting in a variety of weather conditions at different times of the year. We are also accustomed to visits during needed maintenance and building improvement work. We have also parked at country fairs and agricultural shows on fields ( but where there has also been preparation and a temporary mesh laid). However we were amazed by the apparent lack of care towards visitors while work is ongoing for a new toilet block in the Newark Park car park. The car park is in an atrocious condition and no preparatory work seems to have been done to lessen the impact by the work and by the contractors vehicles within the car park. Looking at the condition and the depth of mud I decided not to drive onto it and went to Dyrham Park instead. If you value your car and footwear I would suggest you do likewise for the time being. It will take a while to recover as well.
8. The Royal Gardens at Highgrove
Overall Ratings
5 based on 738 reviews
Highgrove is the private residence of TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. Its organic Gardens are open to the public for guided tours between April and October each year. Tickets must be booked in advance.
Reviewed By Angelikes - Bristol, United Kingdom
How I love these very special Gardens. Been five times before in Summer, Autumn and at Christmas now added early Spring. Each visit reveals such a different view. This time the colour of the Cotswold stone really stood out in the sun. The willow dog and wooden toadstools looked amazing against the backdrop of snowdrops and cyclamen. Most impressed with Prince Charles' hazel path borders in the arboretum which I believe he had constructed himself just a few days before. Best thing of all - this garden is food for the soul. I always feel both rested and invigorated and inspired to get home to my own garden and get cracking!
9. Abbey House Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 267 reviews
Reviewed By Tarah2325 - London, United Kingdom
Lovely Gardens in the centre of Malmesbury near the Abbey. The Gardens covered quite a large area of land. There are formal Gardens on the higher land and a more natural wooded area on the slopes towards the river. Some visitors were saying that the Gardens had lost their former glory. Probably because the owner had not been well. However I thoroughly enjoyed my day. There were plenty of places to walk around or just to sit and enjoy the scenery. A smaĺl cafe served cakes and snacks. The weekend I visited they were not able to keep up with demand and had to restrict service.
A camera is a good idea and maybe walking shoes if you want to negotiate the gradient to the river. Tickets are day passes so you can visit the town and then return to the Gardens. We spent a day here in fine weather.
Free parking is possible on Sundays in the long stay car park on the other side of the river although this isn't immediately obvious when you arrive at the Gardens. When travelling towards Malmesbury follow directions to the long stay car park. Once there you will see the Abbey on the hill and it's only a short walk across the river to the Gardens.
10. Westonbirt Arboretum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By SeriousTraveller01 - London
It costs £10 per person; to me that is harsh during winter months (March) as very little is in leaf or flower. The area is generally flat so it is rare when walking around the outside to see a great landscape. The footpaths are well maintained but it would be easy to improve them by eradicating dips (puddles). Whilst there are quite a number of dog poo bins, a couple more would be beneficial – the vast majority of dog owners are responsible and considerate. Dogs are not allowed in the café and whilst the open Terrace area outside the café is very good, forcing dog owners to remain outside during winter months is very unfriendly and unnecessary – surely it isn’t beyond the capability of Westonbirt to create two inside areas – including one area that can accommodate dogs. It was dry but cold and windy when we visited – pleasant enough but I wouldn’t visit again during the winter unless I had an annual pass as the visit wasn’t worth £10 to me. It’s a charity that fundamentally I support, however there are plenty of other beautiful areas to walk a dog for free and then get a coffee inside.
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