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Gloucester Adventure: The Ultimate 4-Day Getaway

Discover historic charm and seaside beauty in Gloucester, UK.

22 April 2023

As a tourist, Gloucester offers an exciting mix of medieval and modern architecture. Visitors enjoy exploring the historic docks and taking a canal boat ride through the city, while also experiencing the vibrant local arts and culture scene. With its proximity to the Cotswolds, Gloucester is a perfect base for excursions to the beautiful countryside, ensuring a memorable trip.

Travel plan

• Check into The New Inn a cosy hotel featuring traditional English decor and friendly staff.
• Explore the historic Gloucester Cathedral dating back to 1089 you may recognize it as a filming location from Harry Potter.
• Sample some local brews at The Tank Inn, a pub with a rooftop terrace overlooking the picturesque Gloucester Docks.
• Walk around the docks and see the historic ships and boats that were once used for trade and the transportation of goods.
• Feast on a hearty dinner of classic British cuisine at The Fountain Inn, specializing in pies and ale.

• Visit the Gloucester Folk Museum, housed in an iconic Tudor building, providing a glimpse into life in years gone by.
• Explore St Mary De Crypt Church, where Edward Jenner (the inventor of the smallpox vaccine) was baptized in 1749.
• Check out the Gloucester Waterways Museum, dedicated to the city's maritime history, including the famous Tall Ship, the KC.
• Take a stroll around the picturesque Blackfriars area, once the site of a 13th-century monastery, still partially intact today.
• Dinner at the Greek on the Docks, enjoy some mouth-watering Mediterranean delights overlooking the harbor.

• Drive to the picturesque Cotswolds, and spend the day exploring the breadth and beauty of the stunning countryside.
• Just 10 miles out of Gloucester, take a special sightseeing tour in a jeep, taking you to places the big buses can't reach!
• Stop for lunch in the charming village of Bourton-on-the-Water, known as the "Venice of the Cotswolds."
• Take a visit to Snowshill Manor and Gardens, wander around the quirky and eclectic home of eccentric collector Charles Wade.
• Head back to Gloucester, and sample the perfect Italian cuisine at Trattoria Settebello

• Take a lazy stroll to Gloucester Retail Park where you will find a plethora of shopping choices in modern surroundings.
• Check out the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum, dedicated to those who served in this regiment of the British Army.
• Relax your mind and body with a relaxing spa treatment at the Cheltenham Chase Hotel where you will also find a unique and whimsical garden bar.
• End the trip in style by going for a meal of local and seasonal ingredients at The England's Glory restaurant & bar.
• Until next time, Gloucester, it’s been a pleasure!