Annie and Simon’s Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Our local neighbourhood complete with pub (The Village Inn), Spar, playpark and the lovely walk along the Ash Path accessed from the end of Walk Mill Lane. This walk takes you to Nind Nature Reserve which is well worth a visit.
Kingswood
Our local neighbourhood complete with pub (The Village Inn), Spar, playpark and the lovely walk along the Ash Path accessed from the end of Walk Mill Lane. This walk takes you to Nind Nature Reserve which is well worth a visit.
This beautiful market town is 10 minutes' drive away into South Gloucestershire. Plenty of free parking next to Waitrose and loads of lovely shops, restaurants, cafes to visit.
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Chipping Sodbury
This beautiful market town is 10 minutes' drive away into South Gloucestershire. Plenty of free parking next to Waitrose and loads of lovely shops, restaurants, cafes to visit.
Uley lies just the other side of Wotton-under-Edge in a beautiful part of the Cotswolds. A delightful area with a gorgeous walk.
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Uley
Uley lies just the other side of Wotton-under-Edge in a beautiful part of the Cotswolds. A delightful area with a gorgeous walk.
Hillesley
A lovely village to explore with a nice pub that serves amazing food (The Fleece Inn).
Lovely village with stunning walks along the Cotswold and the Monarch Ways. There's a nice pub in the centre of the village (The Beaufort Arms) and a great playpark next to the Village Hall.
Hawkesbury Upton
Lovely village with stunning walks along the Cotswold and the Monarch Ways. There's a nice pub in the centre of the village (The Beaufort Arms) and a great playpark next to the Village Hall.
18 minutes' away. Beautiful area with stunning walks and home to the famous Badminton Horse Trials that take place every May.
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Badminton
18 minutes' away. Beautiful area with stunning walks and home to the famous Badminton Horse Trials that take place every May.
About 31 minutes' away. An iconic and beautiful spot. Well worth a visit.
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Castle Combe
About 31 minutes' away. An iconic and beautiful spot. Well worth a visit.
About 20 minutes' away, this beautiful Cotswold market town boasts boutique style shops, antiquities and an array of cafés. The Tetbury Trail is well worth doing on a dry day. The Ormond is a great pub to visit as is The Snooty Fox.
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Tetbury
About 20 minutes' away, this beautiful Cotswold market town boasts boutique style shops, antiquities and an array of cafés. The Tetbury Trail is well worth doing on a dry day. The Ormond is a great pub to visit as is The Snooty Fox.
Often described as the capital of the Cotswolds. A Roman town on a smaller scale to Bath. Really lovely to visit. About 35 minutes' away.
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Cirencester
Often described as the capital of the Cotswolds. A Roman town on a smaller scale to Bath. Really lovely to visit. About 35 minutes' away.
Worth a wander around. Tie it in with visiting Cirencester or Tetbury. The surrounding villages are lovely to explore.
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Malmesbury
Worth a wander around. Tie it in with visiting Cirencester or Tetbury. The surrounding villages are lovely to explore.
30 minutes' away or thereabouts. Heaps to do in the beautiful city. The Harbourside, Millennium Square, Wapping Wharf and Clifton are particularly lovely.
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Bristol
30 minutes' away or thereabouts. Heaps to do in the beautiful city. The Harbourside, Millennium Square, Wapping Wharf and Clifton are particularly lovely.
Locally known as the Queen of the Cotswolds. Well worth a visit, taking in Minchinhampton along the way.
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Painswick
Locally known as the Queen of the Cotswolds. Well worth a visit, taking in Minchinhampton along the way.
Bibury
Arguably one of the most popular places to visit in the Cotswolds. About an hour from Highwood Farm.
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Bourton on the Water
Arguably one of the most popular places to visit in the Cotswolds. About an hour from Highwood Farm.
Forest of Dean District
Winchcombe
This is a real beauty of a town. Worth a half day visit. Tie it in with a trip to Stroud or Minchinhampton or both!
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Nailsworth Town Centre
This is a real beauty of a town. Worth a half day visit. Tie it in with a trip to Stroud or Minchinhampton or both!
Bath - quite possibly one of the most beautiful cities in the UK. About 35 minutes' away by car though the Park and Ride at Lansdowne is worth considering. The Roman Baths, Botanical Gardens and Royal Victoria Park are just three of a multitude of activities in this stunning city.
City Centre
Bath - quite possibly one of the most beautiful cities in the UK. About 35 minutes' away by car though the Park and Ride at Lansdowne is worth considering. The Roman Baths, Botanical Gardens and Royal Victoria Park are just three of a multitude of activities in this stunning city.
Sightseeing
Wotton Hill
Great walks - Download the map on www.wottontrails.co.uk
Part of the Cotswold Way. Walk through Westridge Woods to the Monument. Amazing!
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Tyndale Monument
Cotswold WayPart of the Cotswold Way. Walk through Westridge Woods to the Monument. Amazing!
Managed woodland with a variety of walks. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
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Lower Woods
Inglestone RoadManaged woodland with a variety of walks. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Westonbirt, Het Nationale Arboretum
Woodchester Park House
Coaley Peak
21 Rock RoadSudeley Castle
Rodborough Common
Lovely for walks.
Selsley Common
Lovely for walks.
Breakheart Quarry
Great for walks and great for kids.
Ruskin Mill, Horsley with or without a visit to the Farm Shop. There is a fairly flat waterside walk from cafe to car park. Great for those wanting a shorter, flatter walk.
Ruskin Mill Farm Shop
Hay LaneRuskin Mill, Horsley with or without a visit to the Farm Shop. There is a fairly flat waterside walk from cafe to car park. Great for those wanting a shorter, flatter walk.
Stinchcombe Hill Car Park
Park here and walk. Amazing views.
Corn Hall Indoor Market
26 Market PlA great Cotswold indoor market
Kingswood Abbey Gatehouse
Abbey StreetNice to take a look at when en route to Wotton-under-Edge.
Family Days Out
Cattle Country Farm Park
Old Down Country Park & Weddings
Foxholes LaneWoodchester Park Play Trail
Slimbridge
Slimridge Wetlands Centre
Great for walking or cycling beside. A good starting point is Slimbridge Village.
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The Gloucester and Sharpness Canal
Great for walking or cycling beside. A good starting point is Slimbridge Village.
Berkeley Castle
Dramatic castle with beautiful grounds and a walled cafe.
Renowned Cotswold Farm Park as seen on Countryfile. Plenty of activities to do. Many farm animals to see and handle plus a nice cafe.
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Cotswold Farm Park
Renowned Cotswold Farm Park as seen on Countryfile. Plenty of activities to do. Many farm animals to see and handle plus a nice cafe.
Cotswold Wildlife Park en tuinen
Cotswold Water Park
Rigsby's LaneNice outdoor space with heaps of animals to see. Bristol Zoo has closed now and relocated here.
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Wild Place Project
Blackhorse HillNice outdoor space with heaps of animals to see. Bristol Zoo has closed now and relocated here.
Ideal for children wanting to see and handle Farm animals in a beautiful location.
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Bath City Farm
Kelston ViewIdeal for children wanting to see and handle Farm animals in a beautiful location.
Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park
Bath RoadA great day out for all the family.
Avon Valley Railway (AVR)
Bath RoadCromhall Diving Centre
Great for open water swimming.
Planet Ice
Cribbs CausewayA great place for ice skating!
Ninja Warrior UK Bristol
Newly opened and a great hit with the kids.
West Country Water Park
Another open water swimming venue with associated activities.
BOWOOD HOUSE AND GARDENS
About 53 minutes' drive away. A lovely day out.
Adventure Bike Hire Slimbridge
Patch BridgeFor all your canoe hire and bike hire needs.
A great day out with children and very reasonably priced.
Over Farm's Farm Park - Countryside Adventure
A great day out with children and very reasonably priced.
Diddly Squat Farm Shop
Famous Farm and Farm Shop owned by TV celebrity Jeremy Clarkson.
Aerospace Bristol
Hayes WayGet up close and personal with Concorde.
Food scene and Pubs
The highly renowned and respected Steakhouse 5 minutes' away in Wotton-under-Edge. Booking advised.
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The Falcon Steakhouse
20 Church StThe highly renowned and respected Steakhouse 5 minutes' away in Wotton-under-Edge. Booking advised.
Wotton Farm Shop
Bradley RoadBreakfast and Lunch
Wotton British Takeaway
11 High StreetArguably the best fish and chips in the area.
The Swan Hotel
16 Market StNice local pub and hotel. Great breakfasts.
Star Inn
21 Market StLocal pub in Wotton.
Della Casa
18 B Parsonage StGreat Italian though not cheap.
Bit of an upmarket Cafe, outdoor eating, children's play area, farm shop / deli and acres of land to walk around.
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Leaf and Ground
Dursley RoadBit of an upmarket Cafe, outdoor eating, children's play area, farm shop / deli and acres of land to walk around.
The Weighbridge Inn
Renowned for its pies.
The Hideout Lounge
Great for a lunch
The Swan Tytherington
The Lamb Inn
Wotton RoadGreat food, lovely garden, beautiful village to then explore.
The Hog
Comes highly recommended.
Bolero Lounge
34b West WalkLovely place for tapas in an alternative setting.
Old Royal Ship
Another highly recommended pub.
The Stables @ Vayre House
Hatters' LaneQuite expensive but stunning food.
The Wotton Coffee Shop
31A Long StPerfect for Afternoon Tea.
Really lovely for breakfasts and lunches. Booking recommended. The attached Farm Shop is worth a peak too.
The Farmers Table
Really lovely for breakfasts and lunches. Booking recommended. The attached Farm Shop is worth a peak too.
The Old Badger Inn
Alkerton RoadAgain recommended.
One of our closest pubs in nearby Wickwar. Under new management. Great food in a family friendly atmosphere.
Fox & Maple
One of our closest pubs in nearby Wickwar. Under new management. Great food in a family friendly atmosphere.
Our local. Serves drinks in a warm, cosy environment. Often holds pop up food nights. Nice family friendly garden.
The Village Inn - Kingswood
Our local. Serves drinks in a warm, cosy environment. Often holds pop up food nights. Nice family friendly garden.
Arguably the best kebab takeaway in the area! They deliver too for a small fee.
Delights Pizza & Kebab
Arguably the best kebab takeaway in the area! They deliver too for a small fee.
Chopsticks Chinese Takeaway
The nicest Chinese takeaway in the area. No home delivery.
Perfectly positioned for a meal after visiting Slimbridge WWT or a walk along the Gloucester to Sharpness Canal.
Lovely Sunday roasts.
The Tudor Arms
Perfectly positioned for a meal after visiting Slimbridge WWT or a walk along the Gloucester to Sharpness Canal.
Lovely Sunday roasts.
An absolute gem of a cafe and well worth a visit. Parking can be tight so go early!
Vintage Birdcage Cakery on the Bridge
An absolute gem of a cafe and well worth a visit. Parking can be tight so go early!
The sister cafe to the one on the Bridge. Highly recommended and highly popular. Parking also tight. Situated next to Kingsgate Park.
Vintage Birdcage Cakery
Stanshawes Court DriveThe sister cafe to the one on the Bridge. Highly recommended and highly popular. Parking also tight. Situated next to Kingsgate Park.
Great for tapas style dishes in a cosy atmosphere with great choice of wines. Not cheap but great for a special occasion.
The Wine Shack at No 7
Great for tapas style dishes in a cosy atmosphere with great choice of wines. Not cheap but great for a special occasion.
The Edge Coffee Shop
44 Long StA very fine cafe in Wotton-under-Edge with lovely outdoor seating area.
Il Gusto
Stunning Italian in nearby Chipping Sodbury. Best to book.
The Dilraj
37 Long StExcellent Indian. Booking recommended.
Play parks
Kingswood Village Playing Field
Our local village has a lovely play park and sports field.
Kingsgate Park Play Area
Wickwar Playing Fields
Buthay LaneIdeal for walking, running, football plus a nice play park.
Mundy Playing Fields
Unnamed RoadLovely open space for families. In warm weather, there is a nice paddling pool.
There is just the best playpark next to this Village Hall. Suitable for all ages.
Hawkesbury Upton Village Hall
There is just the best playpark next to this Village Hall. Suitable for all ages.
Synwell Playing Field
Nice open space with a decent play park.
Wet Day Activities
Planet Ice
Cribbs CausewayGreat wet day activity.
AirHop Bristol
Unit 5 Britannia RdBrilliant for kids whilst the adults relax in the cafe.
About 10 minutes from Highwood with ample parking and a great ice cream / crepe diner next door (Kaspa's).
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Cineworld Cinema - Yate
11 Link RdAbout 10 minutes from Highwood with ample parking and a great ice cream / crepe diner next door (Kaspa's).
Hollywood Bowl Bristol Cribbs Causeway
Merlin RoadGreat venue for all ages.
All weather shopping under one big roof. Heaps of parking.
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The Mall at Cribbs Causeway
Merlin RoadAll weather shopping under one big roof. Heaps of parking.
Lovely shopping experience complete with amazing cinema and indoor golf (Rumble in the Jungle).
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Cabot Circus
Bond Street SouthLovely shopping experience complete with amazing cinema and indoor golf (Rumble in the Jungle).
Ninja Warrior UK Bristol
Jump Bristol
22 Concorde RdA huge indoor soft play suitable for all ages of children. Does get very busy.
Suitable for children up to the age of 9. Pre booking advised. Parking often tricky. Cafe on site.
The Play Shed soft play and café
Suitable for children up to the age of 9. Pre booking advised. Parking often tricky. Cafe on site.
Take a look at their website to book. This is a really lovely traditional Picture House right in the centre of Wotton-under-Edge.
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Electric Picture House Cinema
Market StreetTake a look at their website to book. This is a really lovely traditional Picture House right in the centre of Wotton-under-Edge.
The Escape Room, Dursley
Equestrian
Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre
Green LaneLovely facilities with a wide range of horses and ponies.
Barton End Equestrian Centre
A bit further up the M5. Amazing facilities.
Cotswold Trail Riding
For all ages and all abilities.