Experience Special Guided Coach Tours around Gloucestershire, the Cotswolds, the Severn Vale and the Forest of Dean with Anne Bartlett Blue Badge Tour Guide

GLOUCESTERSHIRE:  Gloucestershire is a top tourist destination in the South West of England.  It is divided into three distinct and interesting regions, The Cotswolds in the east, the Severn Vale runs through the centre of the county and the Forest of Dean in the west.

The Cotswolds:  A stunning area of outstanding natural beauty that stretches from the historic market town of Chipping Campden in the north to the beautiful Georgian town of Bath in the south.  It is a geological area of limestone and is famous for its charming villages, magnificent churches, impressive manor houses and glorious gardens.  The area is mainly rural and is largely untouched by modern development.  It is full of history and heritage and as you visit the various towns and villages you will travel through some of the most glorious landscapes in England.
Towns and villages include:
Bibury
Bourton-on-the-Water
Broadway
Burford
Castle Combe
Chipping Campden
Chipping Norton
Cirencester
Moreton-in-Marsh
Minchinhampton
Nailsworth
Northleach
Painswick
Stow-on-the-Wold
Stroud
Tetbury
The Slaughters
Winchcombe
Wotton-Under-Edge

Forest of Dean :  Lies within an area between the River Severn and the River Wye.  It is one of England's few remaining ancient forests.  There are beautiful landscapes and the most spectacular scenery, such as the lookout at New Fancy and the view from Symonds Yat Rock.  The whole area is steeped in history and beauty.
Towns and villages include:
Berry Hill
Coleford
Cinderford
Drybrook
Lydney
Newland
Newent
Soudley
St Briavels

The Severn Vale:  

Gloucester:   A visit to the historic city of Gloucester can include a visit to: Gloucester Cathedral and also the Historic Docks. There are cruises from outside the Waterways Museum along the Sharpness Canal.  Visit the Beatrix Potter Shop and discover the real the story of the Tailor of Gloucester. There are four museums to visit: The City Museum in Brunswick Road, The Folk Museum in Westgate Street, The National Waterways Museum and The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum, on the docks.  

Gloucester Cathedral was the location for the first two Harry Potter films and will be used again for the final film. 

Looking for something different?  Newly opened at Gloucester Docks is a stunning designer outlet shopping centre called Gloucester Quays. The shops offer great value for money with up to 60% discount on recommended retails prices. 

Cheltenham:   The Regency spa town of Cheltenham boasts elegant Regency architecture, wide tree lined avenues and colourful well planned parks and gardens.  A guided walk will take you around some of Cheltenham's most historic sites.

Tewkesbury:   The medieval riverside town of Tewkesbury is considered one of the most complete medieval towns in England.  A walking tour will take you along some of the ancient courts and alleyways.  Tewkesbury Abbey was saved from destruction by the townsfolk in the 16th century and is now one of its enduring architectural masterpieces.  The town museum, the John Moore Museum and the merchants houses are well worth seeing and a gentle riverboat cruise either along the River Severn or the River Avon is a great way to enjoy the surrounding countryside.

Contact: anne@tourandexplore.com

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