ATTRACTIONS IN GL12 8WA
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19.8milesHomewood Park
Abbey Lane, Hinton Charterhouse, Bath, Avon, BA27TB
Set in 10 acres of mature parklands and award-winning gardens with gorgeous views over of the beautiful Limpley Stoke valley, Homewood Park is delightfully rural and peaceful. Step inside and you'll find the house still retains many of its original features, including exposed wooden floors, antique paintings and roaring log fires, all artfully combined with stylish modern furnishings, fabrics and finishes.
17.2milesAmerican Museum
Claverton Manor, Bath, BA27BD
These are a subtle blend of both the remnants of the old manorial pleasure grounds and parkland landscape. Much dates from the 1820s containing period features such as the grotto, the balustrade and curtain walling as well as ornamental stone work.
15milesGeorgian House
7 Great George Street, Off Park St, Bristol, BS15RR
This historic Georgian townhouse can be found just off bustling Park Street, near the Cabot Tower, and provides a fascinating insight into the day to day existence of master and servant!The Georgian House is an exquisite example of Bristol's 18th century heritage, illustrating how the city profited from being one of England's premier trading ports. It featured in the BBC TV production of A Respectable Trade, Philippa Gregory's novel about slavery in the 1790s.
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5.8milesBerkeley Castle
Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, GL139BQ
Completed in 1153 by Lord Maurice de Berkeley at the command of King Henry II, view our timeline and the history surrounding twenty-five generations of Berkeleys. Berkeley Castle is one of the most remarkable buildings in Britain and possibly the most outstanding example of Mediaeval domestic architecture in the country.
5.9milesOwlpen Manor
Owlpen, GL115BZ
OWLPEN has long been recognised as one of England's most romantic early manor houses. The Tudor manor (1450-1616) stands with its early formal garden of magnificent yews at the centre of a clutch of medieval landmark buildings.
5.9milesEdward Jenner Museum
The Chantry, Church Lane, Berkeley, GL139BN
It was from this house in 1796 that Edward Jenner pioneered a vaccination against smallpox and it changed the world.During his life he was also fascinated by geology, ballooning, poetry and natural history.
5.9milesJenner Museum
Church Lane, High Street, Berkeley, GL139BH
Edward Jenner lived in a beautiful Georgian house called The Chantry. Jenner's home is now a museum to honour the memory of the man and his work.
8.4milesWWT Slimbridge
SLimbridge, GL27BT
reality at Slimbridge in 1946, when he realised how many thousands of geese depended on the shores of the Severn Estuary.Today with its award-winning visitor centre overlooking nationally and internationally protected wetlands, this world famous site is an important wintering area for migrating waterbirds such as Bewick's Swans and houses WWT's species conservation programme.
8.6milesChavenage House
Chavenage House, Tetbury, GL88XP
Chavenage is a wonderful Elizabethan house of mellow grey Cotswold stone and tiles which contains much for the discerning visitor. Chavenage has been used for many films and TV episodes including The Mysterious Affair at Styles, a Gotcha for Noel Edmonds House Party, Berkeley Square and Cider with Rosie.
9.7milesDyrham Park
Dyrham, SN148ER
Spectacular late 17th-century mansion, garden and deer park.Dyrham Park is a beautiful baroque country house set in 110 hectares (274 acres) of garden and parkland, designed by Talman for William Blathwayt, Secretary at War during the reign of William III.
10.5milesDean Forest Railway
Norchard Railway Centre, New Mills, Forest Road, Lydney, GL154ET
Spend a moment of your visit to the Dean Forest Railway to look around our packed museum, specialising in Forest of Dean and Severn & Wye joint railway artefacts.Your ticket is usually available for Unlimited Journeys on the day of issue (excluding Santa Specials and subject to seat availability).
12.6milesChepstow Castle
Bridge Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP165EZ
The ruins of Chepstow Castle have a spectacular setting on cliffs over the River Wye. This powerful defensive position can best be seen from several points on the English side of the river.
13.4milesBlaise Castle House Museum
Henbury Road, Henbury, Bristol, BS107QS
Blaise Castle House Museum, Henbury Road, Henbury holds a wonderful collection of exhibits from social history. The House was built in 1796-98 for a very wealthy merchant and banker, John Harford.
13.7milesAvon Valley Railway
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, Avon, BS306HD
The Avon Valley Railway is more than just a train ride, offering a whole new experience for some or a nostalgic memory for others. It's a real treat for the whole family! Steam trains are running each Sunday in October, with a diesel service on Saturday 17th October.
14.1milesUley Long Barrow
Uley, GL141PD
Dating from about 3000BC, this 55 metre (180 ft) Neolithic chambered burial mound is unusual in that its mound is still intact.Located 3 1/2 miles NE of Dursley on B4066 (OS Map 162; ref SO 790000).
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14.2milesBristol Aero Collection
Kemble Airfield, Kemble Ind Park, Kemble, Cirencester, GL76BA
The Bristol Aero Collection is a museum dedicated to the preservation and display of artefacts of the Bristol Aeroplane Company, and its sister companies. On display are aircraft, engines, missiles, spacecraft, road transport and many more items designed and built in Bristol in the last century.
14.3milesPainswick Rococo Garden
Painswick, GL66TH
Situated outside the beautiful Cotswold town of Painswick, the garden is a fascinating step back to the flamboyant English Rococo period. This gem of a garden, which was originally laid out in the 18th century, is set in a hidden Cotswold valley with magnificent views of the surrounding countryside.
14.4milesJohn Wesleys Chapel
36 The Horsefair, Broadmead, Bristol, BS13JE
John Wesley built the chapel when he started preaching outdoors to the poor of Bristol. It can be seen today just as it was in the 18th Century.
14.5milesClearwell Caves Ancient Iron Mines
Clearwell, GL168JR
As well as being part of a natural cave system, when you visit Clearwell Caves, you are entering some of Britain's oldest underground workings, dating back over 4,500 years. You will be walking through impressive caverns created by generations of Forest people that made their living from mining iron ore and ochre.
14.7milesBritish Empire and Commonwealth Museum
Station Approach, Temple Meads, Bristol, BS16QH
An award-winning new national museum, the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum presents the dramatic 500-year history of the rise and fall of Britain's overseas empire. Some ten years in the making, the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum represents the first serious attempt in the United kingdom to present a publicly accessible history of the British empire and to examine its continuing impact on Britain and the rest of the world.
14.8milesRed Lodge
Park Row, Bristol, BS15LJ
This historic Elizabethan house has been 'modernised' and restored several times thoughout its 400 year history. It began life as a Tudor lodge and was subsequently added to in Georgian times.
14.9milesBristol City Museum and Art Gallery
Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS81RL
Bristol's major museum and art gallery houses an outstanding and diverse range of objects, from sea dinosaurs to magnificent art. A visit to the region's largest museum and art gallery is guaranteed to inspire you!The City Museum & Art Gallery is situated in an Edwardian Baroque building in Queen's Road, next to the Wills University building.
15milesAvon Valley Adventure And Wildlife Park
Pixash Lane, Bath Road, Keynsham, Bristol, Avon, BS311TP
Welcome to Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park, where the combination of nature, attractions and stunning scenery ensures that the hours of fun are endless at one of the West's most popular family destinations.The park fuses fun and education to provide an appreciation of the natural world.
15milesBristol Zoo Gardens
Clifton, Bristol, BS83HA
Awarded 'Zoo of the Year 2004' by the Good Britain Guide, Bristol Zoo Gardens is the fifth oldest zoo in the world and the oldest outside of a capital city, and a long established major tourist attraction in Bristol. Bristol Zoo Gardens is more than a fun-filled and stimulating day out for all the family.
15milesAt-Bristol
Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS15DB
At-Bristol is a unique destination bringing science, nature and art to life A place of discovery and surprise, home to three magical attractions; Explore At-Bristol, Wildwalk At-Bristol and IMAX Theatre At-Bristol. Explore-At-Bristol is the first of it's kind - A true 21st century science centre combining the best of hands-on activities with the very latest multi-media techniques.
15.2milesBristol Industrial Museum
Princes Wharf, Prince Street, City Docks, Bristol, BS14RN
The Transport gallery displays most forms of land transport with a particular Bristol twist almost all were built here, in a city fascinated by anything that moves. Favourites include the world's first holiday caravan and a 1950s equivalent, the Grenville steam carriage and a working Gauge 1 model railway.
15.4milesSS Great Britain
Great Western Dock, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol, BS16TY
Step back in time when you board Brunels ss Great Britain. Discover the true stories behind the ship that changed the world.
15.4milesMaritime Heritage Centre
Gas Ferry Road, Bristol, BS16UN
The museum has an unrivalled collection of Bristol industrial and maritime objects, a total of over 3000 objects and over 100,000 photographs and drawings. Most of these are housed at the Industrial Museum in the City Docks, fittingly a former transit shed! See the Industrial Museum pages for information about the displays and working exhibits.
16.1milesMuseum of Bath at Work
Julian Road, Bath, BA12RH
'A Not to be Missed Attraction in the World Heritage City of Bath'. The exhibition tells the commercial story of the city of Bath since Roman times.
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