Debbie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Mayhill is a local viewpoint walkable from Percy's Wagon.
If you're looking for a viewpoint to catch the best sunrises / sunsets in the Forest of Dean, somewhere to walk the dog, fly a kite, explore a varied landscape and see for miles, you won't go wrong with May Hill.
It's one of the highest hills in the area with a prominent near circular mound and a crowning clump of trees which makes it easily identifiable from far away.
There are views from the top for many miles in all directions and on a clear day you can see up to 12 other counties. Its summit is on the western edge of Gloucestershire and its northern slopes in Herefordshire.
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May Hill
Mayhill is a local viewpoint walkable from Percy's Wagon.
If you're looking for a viewpoint to catch the best sunrises / sunsets in the Forest of Dean, somewhere to walk the dog, fly a kite, explore a varied landscape and see for miles, you won't go wrong with May Hill.
It's one of the highest hills in the area with a prominent near circular mound and a crowning clump of trees which makes it easily identifiable from far away.
There are views from the top for many miles in all directions and on a clear day you can see up to 12 other counties. Its summit is on the western edge of Gloucestershire and its northern slopes in Herefordshire.
Highnam Woods is on the eastern edge of the Forest of Dean,its an RSPB nature reserve offering great birdwatching and wildlife spotting opportunities.
In spring nightingales return to breed amongst the cuckoo flowers, wood anemones and bluebells. In winter, watch resident woodland birds on the feeders at the hide, or search for the elusive hawfinch or lesser spotted woodpecker.
Highnam Woods is part of the largest area of ancient woodland in the Severn Vale, with managed rides and glades, dead wood and other key habitat features. There is scrub and coppice habitat for breeding nightingales.
Highnam Woods
Highnam Woods is on the eastern edge of the Forest of Dean,its an RSPB nature reserve offering great birdwatching and wildlife spotting opportunities.
In spring nightingales return to breed amongst the cuckoo flowers, wood anemones and bluebells. In winter, watch resident woodland birds on the feeders at the hide, or search for the elusive hawfinch or lesser spotted woodpecker.
Highnam Woods is part of the largest area of ancient woodland in the Severn Vale, with managed rides and glades, dead wood and other key habitat features. There is scrub and coppice habitat for breeding nightingales.
Gloucester Cathedral is one of the finest medieval buildings in the country and the burial place of royalty.
Gloucester Cathedral has appeared in two Harry Potter films - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
The Monk’s Kitchen Café is open serving a delicious selection of cakes, cream teas, sandwiches and drinks.
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Cattedrale di Gloucester
12 College GrnGloucester Cathedral is one of the finest medieval buildings in the country and the burial place of royalty.
Gloucester Cathedral has appeared in two Harry Potter films - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
The Monk’s Kitchen Café is open serving a delicious selection of cakes, cream teas, sandwiches and drinks.
Newent is one of the most picturesque towns in the Forest of Dean with over 100 listed buildings and is one of the oldest inhabited towns.
Newent’s Market Square includes several historical buildings, including the Market House. Built in 1668, this replaced an earlier structure dating back to the 13th century.
Newent is a thriving market town with independent retailers, restaurants, cafes and pubs.
On the main streets find arts and crafts at Patchwork Basket and Flowercraft florist then venture into the Shambles shopping village. This Victorian arcade also features pop-up shops, plus plenty of restaurants and cafes to grab a pick-me-up espresso, slice of cake or spot of lunch.
Newent also has a number of convenience stores and a Coop supermarket for where you can stock up on essentials.
Set in the former grounds of Newent Court, Newent Lake Park is a haven for wildlife all year round. The lake itself was completely restocked with fish in 1998.
There is a sign-posted 20-minute walk if you want to see both the park and lake in a leisurely
An area of natural peace and tranquillity located on the southern outskirts of Newent, the Millennium Arboretum is one of the area’s newest attractions. Offering a tranquil environment to take a picnic, for children to play, or to enjoy walking the dog, the nine-acre site is a popular place to get away from it all. Lose yourself for hours among 5,000 trees and shrubs, which has become a haven for butterflies, wildlife and birds.
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Newent
Newent is one of the most picturesque towns in the Forest of Dean with over 100 listed buildings and is one of the oldest inhabited towns.
Newent’s Market Square includes several historical buildings, including the Market House. Built in 1668, this replaced an earlier structure dating back to the 13th century.
Newent is a thriving market town with independent retailers, restaurants, cafes and pubs.
On the main streets find arts and crafts at Patchwork Basket and Flowercraft florist then venture into the Shambles shopping village. This Victorian arcade also features pop-up shops, plus plenty of restaurants and cafes to grab a pick-me-up espresso, slice of cake or spot of lunch.
Newent also has a number of convenience stores and a Coop supermarket for where you can stock up on essentials.
Set in the former grounds of Newent Court, Newent Lake Park is a haven for wildlife all year round. The lake itself was completely restocked with fish in 1998.
There is a sign-posted 20-minute walk if you want to see both the park and lake in a leisurely
An area of natural peace and tranquillity located on the southern outskirts of Newent, the Millennium Arboretum is one of the area’s newest attractions. Offering a tranquil environment to take a picnic, for children to play, or to enjoy walking the dog, the nine-acre site is a popular place to get away from it all. Lose yourself for hours among 5,000 trees and shrubs, which has become a haven for butterflies, wildlife and birds.
Kathleen Kennedy, Star Wars producer and president of Lucasfilm described Puzzlewood as “the most magical forest on the face of the earth!”
This was after Puzzlewood served as the backdrop to Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It’s also the set for dozens of TV and film productions including Merlin, Dr Who and The Huntsman: Winter’s War and the 2020 release of The Secret Garden.
Walk through Puzzlewood and experience twisted trees in an otherworldly woodland through a mile and a half of paths, bridges and lookout points. It’s a wood like no other, and its magic will cast a spell to entice you back time and time again.
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Puzzlewood
Perrygrove Road
Kathleen Kennedy, Star Wars producer and president of Lucasfilm described Puzzlewood as “the most magical forest on the face of the earth!”
This was after Puzzlewood served as the backdrop to Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It’s also the set for dozens of TV and film productions including Merlin, Dr Who and The Huntsman: Winter’s War and the 2020 release of The Secret Garden.
Walk through Puzzlewood and experience twisted trees in an otherworldly woodland through a mile and a half of paths, bridges and lookout points. It’s a wood like no other, and its magic will cast a spell to entice you back time and time again.
One mile from Coleford is Hopewell Colliery offering the opportunity to be guided through a historic mine by a freeminer, and shown the tools and methods used to extract coal from deep underground.
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Hopewell Colliery
Speech House RoadOne mile from Coleford is Hopewell Colliery offering the opportunity to be guided through a historic mine by a freeminer, and shown the tools and methods used to extract coal from deep underground.
The Forest if Dean Sculpture Trail is a 4.5 mile long Sculpture Trail and was one of the first to open in the UK. The trail features sculptures created by artists to interpret the Forestc environment and the history of this very unusual landscape. It provides a unique opportunity to walk through the woodlands and discover art along the way. Perfect for all ages and abilities, you don't need to know about art to enjoy what you see.
Highlights on the trail include Cathedral, a 15ft high stained glass window suspended from the tree canopy enabling visitors to walk underneath, and Iron Road, twenty sleepers on a former railway line carved with images of the Forest.
The sculptures are installed within the woodland to encourage you to seek them out. The posts with purple markers will direct you around the trail.
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Sentiero delle sculture della Foresta di Dean
Speech House RoadThe Forest if Dean Sculpture Trail is a 4.5 mile long Sculpture Trail and was one of the first to open in the UK. The trail features sculptures created by artists to interpret the Forestc environment and the history of this very unusual landscape. It provides a unique opportunity to walk through the woodlands and discover art along the way. Perfect for all ages and abilities, you don't need to know about art to enjoy what you see.
Highlights on the trail include Cathedral, a 15ft high stained glass window suspended from the tree canopy enabling visitors to walk underneath, and Iron Road, twenty sleepers on a former railway line carved with images of the Forest.
The sculptures are installed within the woodland to encourage you to seek them out. The posts with purple markers will direct you around the trail.
Dean Heritage Centre is the Museum of the Forest: it has both inside and outside attractions. Learn about the history of the Forest from the Ice Age to the present day, visit the museum and gallery, explore the Gruffalo woodland trail, see inside a reconstructed Forester's cottage, visit a charcoal burner's camp, see our working waterwheel, millpond and stream, kids will enjoy our woodland playground plus there is an excellent cafe and gift shop.
Set across a stunning and fully interactive five acre site, the Dean Heritage Centre protects and preserves the unique history and heritage of the beautiful Forest of Dean. It includes:
Five onsite galleries exploring the history of the Forest from the Ice Age to the present day.
Set in a Heritage Mill building on five acres of woodland, overlooking a scenic Mill pond
The Gruffalo woodland trail
A reconstructed Forester's cottage with cottage garden
An authentic Victorian school room
A charcoal burner's camp
A woodland playground
Chainsaw carving demonstrations
An onsite gift shop and cafe
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Dean Heritage Centre
Dean Heritage Centre is the Museum of the Forest: it has both inside and outside attractions. Learn about the history of the Forest from the Ice Age to the present day, visit the museum and gallery, explore the Gruffalo woodland trail, see inside a reconstructed Forester's cottage, visit a charcoal burner's camp, see our working waterwheel, millpond and stream, kids will enjoy our woodland playground plus there is an excellent cafe and gift shop.
Set across a stunning and fully interactive five acre site, the Dean Heritage Centre protects and preserves the unique history and heritage of the beautiful Forest of Dean. It includes:
Five onsite galleries exploring the history of the Forest from the Ice Age to the present day.
Set in a Heritage Mill building on five acres of woodland, overlooking a scenic Mill pond
The Gruffalo woodland trail
A reconstructed Forester's cottage with cottage garden
An authentic Victorian school room
A charcoal burner's camp
A woodland playground
Chainsaw carving demonstrations
An onsite gift shop and cafe
Cannop Ponds is a popular picnic site in the heart of the Forest of Dean. It offers a large flat grassed area close to the car park anzd next to the ponds.
The ponds themselves are picturesque and are home to lots of wildlife including Mandarin ducks, swans and dragonflies. The top pond is a wildlife trust nature reserve. The lower two ponds are fished by Yorkley Angling club.
The family cycle trail passes by the car park and picnic area. There are circular walks around the ponds and woodland paths all around.
A catering unit operates there during most weekends and school holidays (weather permitting) selling a variety of hot drinks.
There are no toilets.
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Cannop Ponds
Cannop Ponds is a popular picnic site in the heart of the Forest of Dean. It offers a large flat grassed area close to the car park anzd next to the ponds.
The ponds themselves are picturesque and are home to lots of wildlife including Mandarin ducks, swans and dragonflies. The top pond is a wildlife trust nature reserve. The lower two ponds are fished by Yorkley Angling club.
The family cycle trail passes by the car park and picnic area. There are circular walks around the ponds and woodland paths all around.
A catering unit operates there during most weekends and school holidays (weather permitting) selling a variety of hot drinks.
There are no toilets.
This is the ideal place to start your cycling adventure. With a family cycling trail, blue and red graded cross-country trails and eleven downhill trails, the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre has something for everyone.
The Family Cycle Trail is a waymarked circular route mainly on former railway lines with connecting routes to villages and picnic sites. This route has been especially surfaced and is suitable for all ages and abilities.
The Freeminers trail is a red-graded cross-country trail and is a challenging and varied singletrack, ideal for even the most demanding of riders. It includes tricky switchback climbs, rooty drops and hairpin bends.
Countdown and Launchpad are the first of trails in the UK specifically designed for 4-wheeled gravity bikes, but are a lot of fun for 2-wheeled bikes too. You do not need to pedal on these trails, they are extremely fast and designed to take you downhill without your own pedal power.
There are 9 other downhill trails for advanced riders which include a range of drops, jumps, table tops, berms and loamy corners, off camber and rocky or rooty sections.
There are three separate skills areas for different abilities, plus a pump track - to help you hone your skills.
Bikes can be hired or repaired from our on-site partner, and you can also enjoy the café and shop after your ride. A bookable uplift service is available for the downhill runs.
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Centro Ciclismo di Cannop
New RoadThis is the ideal place to start your cycling adventure. With a family cycling trail, blue and red graded cross-country trails and eleven downhill trails, the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre has something for everyone.
The Family Cycle Trail is a waymarked circular route mainly on former railway lines with connecting routes to villages and picnic sites. This route has been especially surfaced and is suitable for all ages and abilities.
The Freeminers trail is a red-graded cross-country trail and is a challenging and varied singletrack, ideal for even the most demanding of riders. It includes tricky switchback climbs, rooty drops and hairpin bends.
Countdown and Launchpad are the first of trails in the UK specifically designed for 4-wheeled gravity bikes, but are a lot of fun for 2-wheeled bikes too. You do not need to pedal on these trails, they are extremely fast and designed to take you downhill without your own pedal power.
There are 9 other downhill trails for advanced riders which include a range of drops, jumps, table tops, berms and loamy corners, off camber and rocky or rooty sections.
There are three separate skills areas for different abilities, plus a pump track - to help you hone your skills.
Bikes can be hired or repaired from our on-site partner, and you can also enjoy the café and shop after your ride. A bookable uplift service is available for the downhill runs.
This beautiful setting is a great spot for outdoor activities. Enjoy a gentle lakeside stroll, visit Go Ape or perhaps use the running trails or family cycling trail to explore further into the forest.
The running trails at Mallards Pike provide 2km, 3km, 5km and 10km routes, offering you the opportunity to get fit in stunning natural surroundings. There is also parkrun every Saturday morning.
During the summer, they have varivities taking place on the water.
If you're looking for a more peaceful visit, then why not enjoy a lakeside walk followed by a visit to the cafe.
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Mallards Pike Lake
This beautiful setting is a great spot for outdoor activities. Enjoy a gentle lakeside stroll, visit Go Ape or perhaps use the running trails or family cycling trail to explore further into the forest.
The running trails at Mallards Pike provide 2km, 3km, 5km and 10km routes, offering you the opportunity to get fit in stunning natural surroundings. There is also parkrun every Saturday morning.
During the summer, they have varivities taking place on the water.
If you're looking for a more peaceful visit, then why not enjoy a lakeside walk followed by a visit to the cafe.
Iron ore mining was the main industry in the Forest of Dean. At Clearwell Caves you discover the hidden world the miners created, as they dug through impressive natural caverns to remove iron ore and ochre pigment.
Open to all ages, the nine show caverns are full of exciting things to discover. All you need is a pair of shoes.
The caves are home to a variety of bats including greater horseshoe, natterers and long-eared bats.
Clearwell Caves have played host to the filming of programmes such as His Dark Materials, Cursed, Britannia, Dr Who, Merlin, The Chronicles of Narnia, Da Vinci's Demons, Kidnapped, The Changes and many others.
There is a gift shop, cafe and free parking.
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Grotte di Clearwell
The Rocks
Iron ore mining was the main industry in the Forest of Dean. At Clearwell Caves you discover the hidden world the miners created, as they dug through impressive natural caverns to remove iron ore and ochre pigment.
Open to all ages, the nine show caverns are full of exciting things to discover. All you need is a pair of shoes.
The caves are home to a variety of bats including greater horseshoe, natterers and long-eared bats.
Clearwell Caves have played host to the filming of programmes such as His Dark Materials, Cursed, Britannia, Dr Who, Merlin, The Chronicles of Narnia, Da Vinci's Demons, Kidnapped, The Changes and many others.
There is a gift shop, cafe and free parking.
11 miles from Percy's Wagon is Ross -on-Wye. A friendly and welcoming small market town, which overlooks the Wye and within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Much of the town is designated a conservation area and at its heart is the historic Market House, a listed Ancient Monument, built of the Old Red Sandstone and housing an art and craft gallery and one of the town’s two Tourist Information sites.
Ross is well known for its many excellent independent and specialist shops, galleries, restaurants, cafes and hotels, many of which are dog friendly. There is also a Vintage Shopping Trail.
Dominating the town is the spire of St Mary the Virgin Parish Church and next to it is the famous Prospect Gardens. From here you can take in wonderful views of the horseshoe bend in the Wye, the Black Mountains and Breacon Beacons.
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Ross-on-Wye
11 miles from Percy's Wagon is Ross -on-Wye. A friendly and welcoming small market town, which overlooks the Wye and within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Much of the town is designated a conservation area and at its heart is the historic Market House, a listed Ancient Monument, built of the Old Red Sandstone and housing an art and craft gallery and one of the town’s two Tourist Information sites.
Ross is well known for its many excellent independent and specialist shops, galleries, restaurants, cafes and hotels, many of which are dog friendly. There is also a Vintage Shopping Trail.
Dominating the town is the spire of St Mary the Virgin Parish Church and next to it is the famous Prospect Gardens. From here you can take in wonderful views of the horseshoe bend in the Wye, the Black Mountains and Breacon Beacons.
Admire the picturesque views of the River Wye and surrounding area from this internationally famous viewpoint.
Treat yourself to tea and cake from Symonds Yat Rock Cafe.
Symonds Yat Rock is home to an Iron Age hillfort built around 2500 years ago. The area is now a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The remains of the ramparts can still be seen in the form of a series of banks and ditches.
More recently, Yat Rock and the Wye Valley are known as the birthplace of British tourism. They have been used as a travel destination since the 18th century after they were popularised by the Reverend William Gilpin, the pioneer of the ‘Picturesque’ movement. His writings influenced the popularity of English landscape painting and inspired the Romantic poets.
Symonds Yat Rock viewpoint is well known as one of the best places in the country to watch Peregrine Falcons. However, with a little patience, there are many other birds that you can seen here. Goshawks can be viewed in detail, Sparrowhawks are frequent and breed in the trees in the valley as do Buzzards which can be seen from above whilst soaring. Ospreys also often stop here in the spring and autumn migration. Tawny Owls are sometimes seen roosting and hooting males are occasionally heard during the day. Barn Owls, Ravens and Kestrels also usually nest nearby.
There are waymarked tracks linking to the River Wye and over the famous Biblins Bridge.
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Symonds Yat Rock
Admire the picturesque views of the River Wye and surrounding area from this internationally famous viewpoint.
Treat yourself to tea and cake from Symonds Yat Rock Cafe.
Symonds Yat Rock is home to an Iron Age hillfort built around 2500 years ago. The area is now a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The remains of the ramparts can still be seen in the form of a series of banks and ditches.
More recently, Yat Rock and the Wye Valley are known as the birthplace of British tourism. They have been used as a travel destination since the 18th century after they were popularised by the Reverend William Gilpin, the pioneer of the ‘Picturesque’ movement. His writings influenced the popularity of English landscape painting and inspired the Romantic poets.
Symonds Yat Rock viewpoint is well known as one of the best places in the country to watch Peregrine Falcons. However, with a little patience, there are many other birds that you can seen here. Goshawks can be viewed in detail, Sparrowhawks are frequent and breed in the trees in the valley as do Buzzards which can be seen from above whilst soaring. Ospreys also often stop here in the spring and autumn migration. Tawny Owls are sometimes seen roosting and hooting males are occasionally heard during the day. Barn Owls, Ravens and Kestrels also usually nest nearby.
There are waymarked tracks linking to the River Wye and over the famous Biblins Bridge.
A new trail within the forest to aid well being and mindfulness.
Take some time for you on our wellbeing trail at Symonds Yat Rock
Spending time amongst the trees and really noticing nature is scientifically proven to boost our mental and physical health. Follow the trail to take a mindful walk through the forest that invites you to really relax.
What to expect
Themed panels along the trail will invite you to pause, notice and connect with the forest environment around you.
A forest wellbeing journal is also available to help you get even more benefit from the experience, offering additional mindful things to do while you’re out in the forest and at home.
Get your copy on-site from Symonds Yat Rock Café or download your forest wellbeing journal before you visit.
About the route
Follow the yellow arrows from the accessible car park near the café to the start of the trail. Enjoy the tranquillity of the surroundings as you pass through the attractive woodland.
The trail is 2km (1.2 miles) long and is undulating, with one small steep downhill towards the end, and a slight incline back to the car park. The route uses a mixture of wide surfaced stone tracks and narrower unsurfaced paths.
Symonds Yat Rock
A new trail within the forest to aid well being and mindfulness.
Take some time for you on our wellbeing trail at Symonds Yat Rock
Spending time amongst the trees and really noticing nature is scientifically proven to boost our mental and physical health. Follow the trail to take a mindful walk through the forest that invites you to really relax.
What to expect
Themed panels along the trail will invite you to pause, notice and connect with the forest environment around you.
A forest wellbeing journal is also available to help you get even more benefit from the experience, offering additional mindful things to do while you’re out in the forest and at home.
Get your copy on-site from Symonds Yat Rock Café or download your forest wellbeing journal before you visit.
About the route
Follow the yellow arrows from the accessible car park near the café to the start of the trail. Enjoy the tranquillity of the surroundings as you pass through the attractive woodland.
The trail is 2km (1.2 miles) long and is undulating, with one small steep downhill towards the end, and a slight incline back to the car park. The route uses a mixture of wide surfaced stone tracks and narrower unsurfaced paths.
Symonds Yat is one of the most iconic and beautiful locations in the Dean Wye. There are three distinct parts: Yat Rock, a viewpoint with incredible views over the River Wye; and the villages of Symonds Yat East and Symonds Yat West on either side of the river. The only way from one side to the other is a long drive or a passenger ferry.
Canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding are popular with visitors. Equipment can be hired or you can join a guided tour. The lower river has rapids making it popular with kayakers, and the area is perfect for birdwatching.
Symonds Yat West is home to Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo.
Symonds Yat East has several places to eat and stay including the picturesque Saracens Head Inn with its riverside beer garden.
A footpath leads from the village up to Yat Rock.
A river cruise with Kingfisher Cruises begins here.
Some scenes from the popular Netflix series Sex Education were filmed around Symonds Yat.
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Symonds Yat
Symonds Yat is one of the most iconic and beautiful locations in the Dean Wye. There are three distinct parts: Yat Rock, a viewpoint with incredible views over the River Wye; and the villages of Symonds Yat East and Symonds Yat West on either side of the river. The only way from one side to the other is a long drive or a passenger ferry.
Canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding are popular with visitors. Equipment can be hired or you can join a guided tour. The lower river has rapids making it popular with kayakers, and the area is perfect for birdwatching.
Symonds Yat West is home to Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo.
Symonds Yat East has several places to eat and stay including the picturesque Saracens Head Inn with its riverside beer garden.
A footpath leads from the village up to Yat Rock.
A river cruise with Kingfisher Cruises begins here.
Some scenes from the popular Netflix series Sex Education were filmed around Symonds Yat.
The Dean Forest Railway is an 8.5 mile trip through the medieval forest to Parkend.
The railwsy is operated by steam trains and occasionally heritage deisel services.
There is free parking, cafeteria, museum and gift shop at Norchard station. There are also stations at Parkend, Whitecroft, Lydney Town and Lydney Junction where it is possible to join the train.
You pay once & can ride all day, stations are near real ale pubs, park, shops, footpaths and cycle paths, with longer walks to the restored Lydney Docks and RSPB Nagshead.
Check their website for timetables and services.
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Ferrovia della Foresta di Dean
The Dean Forest Railway is an 8.5 mile trip through the medieval forest to Parkend.
The railwsy is operated by steam trains and occasionally heritage deisel services.
There is free parking, cafeteria, museum and gift shop at Norchard station. There are also stations at Parkend, Whitecroft, Lydney Town and Lydney Junction where it is possible to join the train.
You pay once & can ride all day, stations are near real ale pubs, park, shops, footpaths and cycle paths, with longer walks to the restored Lydney Docks and RSPB Nagshead.
Check their website for timetables and services.
Cheltenham is a town in Gloucestershire, England, home to the renowned Cheltenham Festival, 4 days of horse jump racing culminating in the Gold Cup, held annually in March at Cheltenham Racecourse.
It's also known for Regency buildings including the Pittville Pump Room, a remnant of Cheltenham’s past as a spa town. There's fine art at The Wilson museum, and the Victorian Everyman Theatre has an ornate auditorium.
Cheltenham has unique festival vibes, an abundance of independent and much loved High Street shops, and incredible dining experiences from street food to Michelin starred fine dining.
Cheltenham offers plenty of nightlife with unique restaurants, bars and theatres.
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Cheltenham
Cheltenham is a town in Gloucestershire, England, home to the renowned Cheltenham Festival, 4 days of horse jump racing culminating in the Gold Cup, held annually in March at Cheltenham Racecourse.
It's also known for Regency buildings including the Pittville Pump Room, a remnant of Cheltenham’s past as a spa town. There's fine art at The Wilson museum, and the Victorian Everyman Theatre has an ornate auditorium.
Cheltenham has unique festival vibes, an abundance of independent and much loved High Street shops, and incredible dining experiences from street food to Michelin starred fine dining.
Cheltenham offers plenty of nightlife with unique restaurants, bars and theatres.
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is a volunteer operated heritage railway in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire offering a round trip of 28 miles.
It operates steam and heritage diesel trains between Cheltenham Racecourse and Broadway through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Cotswolds. The line offers wonderful views of the nearby sleepy hamlets and villages, with outstanding outlooks across to the Malvern Hills and beyond.
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Ferrovia a vapore di Gloucestershire Warwickshire
Station CottagesThe Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is a volunteer operated heritage railway in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire offering a round trip of 28 miles.
It operates steam and heritage diesel trains between Cheltenham Racecourse and Broadway through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Cotswolds. The line offers wonderful views of the nearby sleepy hamlets and villages, with outstanding outlooks across to the Malvern Hills and beyond.