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What to do and see in Tetbury, England: The Best Things to do
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
5.0 based on 453 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 PeterJ1952 - Calne, United Kingdom
We had a group visit from Bowood House, the only downside of that being that we had to do this in our closed season. And it was a cold day. Chavenage has very little heating so every room was perishing cold. Every time we moved to a different room it seemed even colder, probably because as human radiators we managed eventually to take the chill of each room. However...I’ll still give Chavenage top marks. It’s a beautiful house with a fascinating history, superbly accomplished and witty guides from the owning family, Caroline and Richard, and one of the best homemade lunches you can get. Next time though we’ll go in warmer weather!
2. Beaufort Polo Club
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Beaufort Polo Club is the foremost centre for the development of polo in the Cotswolds. Whether your interest in polo is as a player, an aspiring player (coaching at all levels), a spectator, or a sponsor the Beaufort Polo Club can provide something for everyone and you will be assured of a warm welcome.
3. Tetbury Goods Shed Arts Centre
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
4. Tetbury Police Museum & Courtroom
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4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By robins_den - London, United Kingdom
The museum is housed in a building that was the original police station, police house and courtroom. It now houses a council office also who acts as a curator. Despite being small it is still very original and they have tried hard to collect artefacts of interest to many people. As an ex police officer and with a son in law who is still serving it was good to go back to see items that we used in earlier days. They have used speaking models including snoring drunk prisoner. The court room is still intact and has models for magistrates and witness's. Visit is free but donations welcomed. Thank you to all concerned in keeping this exhibition going.
5. Highgrove Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,012 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 davep363 - Tetbury, United Kingdom
As above, well worth a walk round the royal gardens, an abundance of flowers, trees, shrubs, hedges, and ponds, and the fantastic vegetable garden, a lovely insight to the royals and to see what prince charles has achieved since owning Highgrove.
6. St Mary The Virgin Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By susanp825 - Northampton, United Kingdom
Visited today lovely church 1700s lovely box pews enjoyed our visit had a nice chat with head of the bell ringers he was very knowledgable and gave a lot of facts
7. Westonbirt House and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Historic House, now a school. Grade II listed gardens and Grade I listed house. Gardens open to the public Tues, Weds Thurs 2-5pm. Entry £5 no booking required. House available to view on selected open days or by appointment. Please see our website.
Reviewed By lws2310 - Wiltshire, United Kingdom
We recently visited Westonbirt with our Son. I had been on a few occasions previously, including a visit to the Enchanted Christmas which I have to say was an amazing and atmospheric experience, which I would definitely recommend. I had only ever been able to attend Westonbirt on my own until the last visit and I was so excited to be able to take the rest of the family with me this time. The place itself is absolutely stunning, with views that you can only imagine. We deliberately chose this time of year to attend as we really wanted to see the place in full Autumn splendour and it certainly did not disappoint. The tree top walking was a little crowded as it seemed to be an exceptionally busy day but I suspect that this was due to it being half term and Autumn. However, it was still a pleasant experience. I particularly liked the spinning question maker at the end of it and found the answers very interesting (I spent quite a lot of time there). The facilities were all good and clean and the staff that we did come across were pleasant and helpful. My only negative regarding our visit was the problems that arose regarding dogs, and unfortunately this seemed to be consistent throughout the day and really has made a difference to our experience. The first incident was, after spending some time looking for a picturesque location to eat our picnic lunch, we got settled on a bench and unpacked all of our plates and food and poured our drinks, within seconds a massive grey dog to come bounding over to us and proceeded to put it's very slobbery nose inside our picnic bag and left two main lots of our food totally inedible. We all quickly packed everything up as there seemed to be nobody claiming ownership of the dog and it wasn't going to leave. We then found a second bench and no sooner as we had unpacked our food again, another dog was straight at it and trying to take food from our Sons plate. Eventually this time, owners did appear and apologise but by then, more food had been ruined. Our Son has learning difficulties and is already weary of dogs but I am afraid that since our visit to Westonbirt, he is even more unsure. During our day there, it was also consistent that many dogs were running up to us and jumping up and although the owners were often apologising and saying 'S/he will not hurt you', having a terrified 16 year old boy who had been so excited for weeks about our trip here, seemed to dampen all of our spirits. I totally understand why people love walking their dogs here, indeed I would too if we had one, but it does become a problem when they disrupt other visitors. I am aware that there is one of the walk routes that does not allow dogs, and we enjoyed this walk too, but didn't want to stick just to this area as wanted the full experience, including the tree top walk.
8. Westonbirt Arboretum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,494 reviews
Reviewed By bethrdwx - Stevenage, United Kingdom
Went to the Enchanted Christmas walk last weekend with my girlfriend(at the time, do read on????) and the lights were absolutely beautiful, very cute and cosy setting, lovely atmosphere and plenty photo opportunity’s! Staff were very speedy with responding to personal messages on their Facebook page as I wanted key places of the trail to propose so they were very helpful! However, on the night it turns out she had the same idea as me and underneath the northern light effects she asked me to be her wife to which I then immediately said yes and asked her the question too!???? Was a perfect setting to do so, me and my now fiancée was very happy with the experience! Even managing to head into the food hall afterwards and get an engraved heart with the date on!
9. Beverston Castle
10. St Saviour's Church
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Hockeychap
St Saviour's should be a must see of the churches in the Cotswold with its beautiful vaulted ceilings and ornate wood carvings. Historically built on the site of the 12th Century Monastery you can see how it was also used as a battlement in medieval times.
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