The Cotswolds

Heritage Attractions

Heritage

Castles, Historic Monuments, etc

CHEDWORTH ROMAN VILLA

Yanworth, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 3LJ
Tel: 01242 890256       Fax: 01242 890909
E-mail: chedworth@nationaltrust.org.uk
See our website.

 
Excavated in 1864, the site still has a Victorian atmosphere and the site museum houses objects from the villa. A 15-minute audiovisual presentation gives visitors an insight into the history of this fascinating place. Crafts and Combat re-enactments held throughout the year, please contact for further information.

Tyndale Monument -Photo: Philip Hailing CCL

If you're driving towards Bristol between junctions 13 and 14 of the M5, look to your left.



There you will see the line of the Cotswold escarpment rising above the Severn flood plain. Let your eye travel along the top to a tall tower, apparently perched precariously close to the edge.



This is the Tyndale monument at North Nibley: a landmark that can be seen for many miles around, and built in honour of William Tyndale, a man who risked everything to bring us the Bible in everyday language. More...

Cathedrals, Churches, etc

Stately Homes & Gardens, Country Houses, etc

COTSWOLD WILDLIFE PARK

Burford, Oxford, OX18 4JW
Tel: 01993 823006     Fax: 01993 823807
Web: www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk/gardens/
Open all year, daily from 10am

Our 140 acres of parkland makes for fantastic day out for gardening and animal enthusiasts alike.   Enjoy the exotic mammals, birds, plants and trees in the peaceful English gardens.

The varied grounds around the Parks listed Victorian Manor House offers a wealth of planting possibilities and styles.

For full details on our wildlife park and gardens in the Cotswolds see our website.

LODGE PARK & SHERBORNE ESTATE

Aldsworth, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Gl54 3PP
Tel: 01451 844130     Fax: 01451 844131
E-mail: lodgepark@nationaltrust.org.uk
See our website
Opening Times: 1st March to 2nd November. Sat & Sun: 11am - 4pm

Situated on the picturesque Sherborne Estate in the Cotswolds, Lodge Park was created in 1634 by John 'Crump' Dutton. Inspired by his passion for gambling and banqueting it is a unique survival of a grandstand, deer course and park.

 
It was the home of Charles Dutton, 7th Lord Sherborne, until 1982 when he bequeathed his family's estate to the National Trust. The grandstand has been reconstructed to its original form and is the first project of its kind undertaken by the Trust that relies totally on archaeological evidence. The park behind was designed by Charles Bridgeman in 1725.

The Sherborne Estate is 1650ha (4000 acres) of rolling Cotswold countryside with sweeping views down to the River Windrush. Much of the village of Sherborne is owned by the Trust, including the post office and shop, school and social club. There are walks for all ages around the estate, which include the restored and working water meadows.

For further details on our Stately Home & Gardens in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire see our website.

SNOWSHILL MANOR

Snowshill, near Broadway, WR12 7JU
Tel: 01386 852410       Fax: 01386 842822
E-mail: snowshillmanor@nationaltrust.org.uk

Opening Times: 11.00am - 5.30pm, 25th March to 29th October. Wed to Sun & Bank Holiday Mondays. Shop and Restaurant also 4th Nov to 10th Dec 12noon - 4pm.

Admission: House & Gardens - Adult £7.30, Child £3.65. Family £18.50
Gardens, Shop and Restaurant - Adult £4, Child £2, Family £10.
Admission by times ticket only. Tickets issued by reception, on a first come, first served basis. On busy days tickets may run out, please arrive early to avoid disappointment. Last admission 40 minutes before house closes. Coach and School groups by written appointment only.

Set in an intimate Arts and Crafts inspired garden, this Cotswold manor house contains Charles Paget Wade's extraordinary collection of craftsmanship and design, including musical instruments, clocks, toys, bicycles and Japanese armour. Here there is always something new to discover and inspire. The terraces and ponds of the Arts and Crafts garden were laid out by Charles Paget Wade as a series of outdoor rooms to complement his Cotswold Manor House. The garden is a lively mix of ornaments and architectural features, bright colours and delightful scents with stunning views across the Cotswold countryside. *No access to the upper floor in the house and limited access to gardens.

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RODMARTON MANOR

Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 6PF
Tel: 01285 841253     Fax: 01285 841298
E-mail: simon.biddulph1@btinternet.com
Web: www.rodmarton-manor.co.uk

'Beautifully kept, the garden is full of romance and excitement.' The Good Gardens Guide

RODMARTON MANOR is the supreme example of a house built and all its furniture made according to Arts and Crafts ideals and was one of the last country houses to be built and furnished in the old traditional style. When everything was done by hand with local stone, local timber and local craftsmen. The Cotswold furniture is superbly constructed with very distinctive features. In particular the grain of the timber, the inlays and the way the pieces are put together are all works of art. There is beautiful painted pottery, ironwork and needlework. You won't see anything  like this anywhere else in the world.

The 8 acre Cotswold garden in glorious Gloucestershire is interesting any month of the year but really beautiful throughout the summer months. It was designed originally as a series of outdoor rooms and still remains the same today. There is a wide selection of planting that has been done over the years with superb vistas and views throughout and plenty of places to sit and admire the view. Each part of this Gloucestershire garden has a different character ranging from the alpines in troughs, bigger plants in the rockery, lawns, a large kitchen garden, white borders, to the magnificent herbaceous borders which are constantly being replanted and improved. Emphasis is placed on looking after the birds and butterflies in the garden and they are much in evidence when you visit (weather permitting). Much of the garden is negotiable by wheelchair.

House and garden: £7.00 per person. Children age 5-15 £3.50. (See left re minimum charge.)

Garden only: £4.00 per person. Children age 5-15 £1.00.

Guided tour of garden: £40.00 per group (on top of entry fee). Refreshments available on most open days and can be organised for groups (20+). Morning coffee £2.50, tea and cakes £3.75.

Charges: all charges to be paid no later than the day of the visit and groups visiting are asked to pay for entrance and refreshments together. Cheques payable to S. Biddulph please.

Groups: Please inform us whether you are coming by coach or cars.

See our website for opening times.