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| Events in and around Stow | Cotswolds Itinerary Ideas | Cotswold Family Days Out | Cotswold Gardens & Houses | |||
| Events in and around Stow | ||
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CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE | Cheltenham GL50 4SH | |
The home of Jump Racing for horses. On the edge of the Cotswolds and just 30 minutes drive from Stow on the Wold. The National Hunt Racing season runs from October to March each year culminating in the Cheltenham Festival and the Cheltenham Gold Cup. |
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| www.cheltenham.co.uk | Tel: + 44 (0) 1242 513014 | ||
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PRESCOTT SPEED HILL CLIMB | Bugatti Owners' Club Prescott Hill Gotherington GL52 9RD | |
Prescott Hill Climb, less than 30 minutes drive from Stow on the Wold, is home to one of the world's most prestigious motor racing venues. Set in 60 acres of glorious Cotswold countryside, the estate not only provides a beautiful setting for a range of classic car and bike weekends, but also hosts major motor racing championships. |
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| www.bugatti.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0)1242 673136 | ||
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ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY | Stratford Upon Avon CV37 6BB | |
| Stratford Upon Avon, home of the Royal Shakespeare Company is only 30 minutes by car from Stow on the Wold. Easily accessible for a day outing or an evening at the theatre. | |||
| www.rsc.org.uk | Tel: +44 (0)1789 403444 | ||
| Cotswolds Itinerary Ideas | ||
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BATSFORD ARBORETUM | Bourton House Garden Bourton-on-the-Hill GL56 9AE | |
| Over 55 acre's of Cotswold parkland overlooking the Evenlode Valley containing over 1500 different species of trees. | |||
| www.batsarb.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 1386 701 441 | ||
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cotswolds.info | 110 High Street Broadway WR12 7AJ | |
| The Worlds Largest Internet Resource for the Cotswolds UK where time has stood still for 300 years. | |||
| www.cotswolds.info | Tel: 01386 853790 | ||
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RoyalForestofDean.info | 110 High Street Broadway WR12 7AJ | |
Tourist Information and Travel Guide for Royal Forest of Dean including Herefordshire and Monmouthshire This leading web site covers the Forest of Dean region in Gloucestershire including the Wye Valley and Severn Vale, the English County of Herefordshire and the Welsh County of Monmouthshire including Chepstow. |
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| www.royalforestofdean.info | Tel: 01386 853790 | ||
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WALKING PAST AUDIO TOURS | Stow on the Wold | |
Walking Past provide several self-guided audio tours of Stow on the Wold and the surrounding area. A great way to really understand what you see as you stroll around Stow. Walking Past Tours can be downloaded from their website for use on your own MP3 player or Walking Past can provide you with an iPod preloaded with the tour of your choice. |
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| www.walkingpast.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0)788 407 1028 | ||
| Cotswold Family Days Out | ||
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BROADWAY TOWER | Off A44 Evesham/Stow on the Wold route Broadway WR12 7RB | |
| Broadway Tower is one of England’s outstanding viewpoints and, at 1024 feet (312m) above sea level, it is the second highest point on the Cotswold Ridge. Built in 1799, it is a perfect example of an eighteenth century Gothic folly from which it is possible to survey an area which includes as many as thirteen counties. | |||
| www.broadwaytower.co.uk | Tel: 01386 852390 | ||
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COTSWOLD FARM PARK | Guiting Power GL54 5UG | |
| Farm Park can be aptly described as a pageant of history on four legs. Alongside our serious aims of conservation and education, visitors of all ages will find themselves easily entertained. | |||
| www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk | Tel: + 44 (0) 1451 850307 | ||
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GWR Heritage Railway | The Railway Station Toddington GL54 5DT | |
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is an all-volunteer steam and diesel heritage railway based at Toddington, about 15 minutes drive from Stow on the Wold. Since 1981, the volunteers have restored over 10 miles of line, together with platforms, buildings, steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock. In addition to a scheduled service, the GWR hosts a number of galas, enthusiasts’ events and events for all the family throughout the year, including our popular Santa Specials, Paddington Bear, Fish and Chips specials and dining trains. Visit the GWR at Toddington, Winchcombe, or Cheltenham Race Course stations. |
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| www.gwsr.com | Tel: 01242 621405 | ||
| Cotwold Gardens and Houses | ||
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HIDCOTE MANOR GARDEN | Hidcote Bartrim Hidcote GL55 6LR | |
| One of England's greatest gardens. An Arts & Crafts masterpiece. Old roses, plants and trees from around the world Nestled in the Cotswolds with stunning views. | |||
| www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hidcote | Tel: +44 (0) 1386 438333 | ||
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KIFTSGATE COURT GARDENS | Near Chipping Campden GL55 6LN | |
Kiftsgate Court Gardens is a series of interconnecting gardens each with its distinct character and secrets. The gardens are a plantsman's delight reflecting the pleasure the family has had collecting species from all over the world. At any time of the year there is something of interest to draw you back again and again. |
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| www.kiftsgate.co.uk | Tel: 01386 438 777 | ||
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SNOWSHILL MANOR | Snowshill Nr Broadway WR12 7JU | |
Cotswold manor house with eclectic collection and Arts & Crafts-style garden Home of Charles Paget Wade's stunning collection of craftsmanship and design from across the globe Snowshill has a terraced hillside garden designed as a series of rooms and run on organic principles |
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| www.nationaltrust.org.uk/snowshillmanor | Tel: 01386 852410 | ||
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STANWAY HOUSE and WATER GARDEN | Stanway Winchcombe GL54 5PQ | |
| Pretty Cotswold Manor House surrounded by beautiful parkland. Features the tallest gravity fed fountain in the world. | |||
| www.stanwayfountain.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 1386 584 528 | ||