Top 10 Historic Sites in Gloucestershire, England

August 9, 2021 Janette Largent

Discover the best top things to do in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom including Chedworth Roman Villa, Kelmscott Manor, Stanway House & Fountain, Newark Park, Odda's Chapel, Acton Court, St Mary's Church, Little Washbourne, Cinderbury Iron Age Farm, St Nicholas of Myra Church, St Arild's Church.
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1. Chedworth Roman Villa

Yanworth GL54 3LJ England +44 1242 890256 [email protected] http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chedworth-roman-villa/
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4.5 based on 888 reviews

Chedworth Roman Villa

Considered one of the most extensive and complete Roman villas in England, this structure was occupied from the late second century to the mid-fourth century.

Reviewed By RhinoLondon_England - Ottery St. Mary, United Kingdom

The floors and foundations of a large Roman Villa with the mosaics of the principal rooms under a specially created building with floating walkways as well as other outlying remains set in a most peaceful head-of-the-valley setting in a remote location. There’s plenty of outside space to sit, stroll and picnic, a small museum in a Victorian hunting lodge, a National Trust visitor centre with shop & etc. Parking is either immediately adjacent or a short stroll away. Well worth the trip.

2. Kelmscott Manor

Off A417 Lechlade, Kelmscott GL7 3HJ England +44 1367 252486 [email protected] http://www.sal.org.uk/kelmscott-manor
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4.5 based on 374 reviews

Kelmscott Manor

ABOUT US This Tudor farmhouse, located adjacent to the River Thames, was built of local limestone in 1570. Later, the Manor became the Cotswold retreat of William Morris and his family, friends and colleagues. When Morris first saw the Manor in 1871, he was delighted by this 'loveliest haunt of ancient peace'; he signed a joint lease for the property with his friend and colleague Dante Gabriel Rossetti, the Pre-Raphaelite artist. The Manor is currently closed for major conservation and improvement works.

3. Stanway House & Fountain

Toddington GL54 5PQ England +44 1386 584469 http://stanwayfountain.co.uk
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4.5 based on 96 reviews

Stanway House & Fountain

This beautiful manor house is complemented by a restored 18th-century water garden and magnificent fountain, one of the world’s tallest garden fountains reaching more than 300 feet high.

Reviewed By M4682FXjanef - Richmond, Australia

Delightful Home and gardens in a beautiful spot which I can walk to from my old home. Outstanding area of beauty on the Cotswold walks. Fountain worth seeing as well as the Mill. Friendly welcome. A real home!

4. Newark Park

Wotton-under-Edge, Ozleworth GL12 7PZ England +44 1453 842644 [email protected] http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/newark-park
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4.5 based on 400 reviews

Newark Park

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 wendyanddavid536 - Solihull, United Kingdom

We broke a long journey with a couple of hours at Newark Park. What a great time we had. Interesting house (although only the ground floor is open at the moment), lovely walks in the extensive grounds (with nice chats with the gardeners), fascinating sculpture exhibition in the grounds with every one available to purchase (some at eye watering prices!) Friendly staff and volunteers, good hot drinks available but very little food and virtually nothing for the gluten-free.

5. Odda's Chapel

B4213, Deerhurst GL19 4BX England https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/oddas-chapel/?utm_source=Google%20Business&utm_campaign=Local%20Listings&utm_medium=Google%20Business%20Profiles&utm_content=oddas%20chapel&utm_source=Google%20Business&utm_campaign=Local%20Listings&utm_med
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Odda's Chapel

6. Acton Court

Acton Court Latteridge Road, Iron Acton BS37 9TL England +44 1454 228224 http://www.actoncourt.com
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Acton Court

7. St Mary's Church, Little Washbourne

6 miles east of Tewkesbury, off B4077, Little Washbourne GL20 8NQ England +44 117 929 1766 https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/st-mary-little-washborne.html
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4.0 based on 3 reviews

St Mary's Church, Little Washbourne

8. Cinderbury Iron Age Farm

Coleford GL17 9WZ England +44 1595 833073 [email protected] http://www.cinderbury.co.uk
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1.0 based on 1 reviews

Cinderbury Iron Age Farm

9. St Nicholas of Myra Church

Ozleworth GL12 7QA England +44 117 929 1766 http://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/st-nicholas-ozleworth.html
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

10. St Arild's Church

Oldbury-on-the-Hill, Didmarton GL9 1EA England +44 117 929 1766 http://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/st-arild-oldbury.html
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

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