Snowshill Manor
Snowshill Manor is a typical, traditional Cotswold house,
built of golden yellow local stone and set on a hillside above the Vale of
Evesham.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/places/snowshillmanor/
Sudeley Castle, situated on the outskirts of Winchcombe (8
miles from Broadway), has a varied and interesting history. Rebuilt in the 15th
Century, it was later owned by Sir Tomas Seymour who married Catherine Parr,
the widow of Henry VIII. She is buried in the chapel which is one of the few
parts of the original building to survive. Standing in delightful grounds
Sudeley Castle was later restored as a manor house and is open to visitors.
Charlecote Park
Superb Tudor House - The home of the Lucy family for over 700 years, the
mellow brickwork and great chimneys of Charlecote seem to sum up the very
essence of Tudor England. The balustraded formal garden opens onto a fine deer
park landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown.
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Coughton Court is one of England’s finest Tudor houses. Home of the
Throckmorton family since 1409, the house has fine collections of furniture,
porcelain and family portraits, as well as a fascinating exhibition on the
Gunpowder Plot of 1605. The family has created and developed the grounds over
the past 12 years so they are now totally in keeping with the period
setting.
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Chastleton House
One of England’s finest and most complete Jacobean houses.The gardens
have a typical Elizabethan and Jacobean layout with a ring of fascinating
topiary at their heart and it was here in 1865 that the rules of modern croquet
were codified.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/scripts/nthandbook.dll?ACTION=PROPERTY&PROPERTYID=339
Blenheim Palace
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Home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and one of Britain's greatest
houses. Blenheim Palace is the Birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill voted BBC2's
Greatest Briton of all time, and has many attractions for the whole
family.
http://www.blenheimpalace.com/
Warwick Castle
A stunning Medieval Castle, Warwick Castle is over a thousand years old and
has been well maintained with magnificent towers and ramparts. The splendid
grounds are an ideal venue for a picnic. There are many attractions at Warwick
Castle from dungeons to the Great Hall, State Rooms and the Royal Weekend Party
of 1898. Visitors can climb some of the towers and visit the well laid out
exhibitions, many have wax figures.
http://www.warwick-castle.co.uk/
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Experience the Tudor world of William Shakespeare by spending time in the
house where, in 1564, he was born. Shakespeare's Birthplace provides an insight
into his childhood. Family rooms have been faithfully recreated with furniture,
utensils and wall hangings from the period.
http://www.shakespeare.org.uk/main/4
Holst's Birthplace Museum
Cheltenham's musical gem - the Regency terrace house where Gustav Holst,
composer of The Planets was born in 1874.
http://www.holstmuseum.org.uk/
Snowshill Lavender
Hill Barn Farm Snowshill Broadway Worcestershire WR12 7JY Tel: +44 (0) 1386
854821
Lavender was first grown here in 2000 and now extends to 50 acres and over 30
different varieties. Walk the lavender fields to see the range of different
types, and visit the distillery where each summer, the lavender is harvested
and the essential oils gently extracted using just rainwater. The shop, located
in a beautiful Cotswold stone barn, has a range of essential oils as well as
soaps, hand creams, and a whole range of toiletries made from the oils grown on
the farm, as well as an enormous range of lavender plants for the garden.
The tea room is open for light lunches as well morning coffee and cream teas. A
rare speciality is lavender scones, and the lavender cake is certainly not to
be missed.
Access is free to all areas. Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm
until Christmas.
Batsford Arboretum
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Batsford Arboretum is one of the largest private collections of
trees and shrubs in the country. Situated one and a quarter miles west of
Moreton-in-Marsh (Gloucestershire), Batsford Arboretum is tucked away on a
south facing escarpment of the famous Cotswold Hills.
http://www.batsarb.co.uk/
Barnsley House
In the 1950’s Rosemary Verey began re-designing the garden at Barnsley
House and gradually transformed it into its present layout. The house and
grounds gained international acclaim as a place of remarkable beauty, visited
by garden lovers from around the world eager to discover for themselves this
perfect example of the English country house and garden.
Barnsley House is located in the centre of the small and attractive Cotswold
village of Barnsley on the B4425 (Cirencester to Bibury and Burford road), 4
miles north-east of Cirencester, only 90 minutes from West London, 60 minutes
by train (Kemble) and one hour from the Midlands.
Tel : 01285 740000
Bourton House
The ornamental garden with its late 17th century raised walk overlooking
rolling hills, its original kitchen garden and orchard has been transformed in
these last 20 years. The gardens surround a delightful 18th century Cotswold
manor house and 16th century tithe barn.
http://www.bourtonhouse.com/
Hidecote Manor Gardens
A visit to Hidcote Manor Garden is not just a study in an historic and
important garden, but an enriching and inspiring experience. Wander through
contrasting "rooms" of the garden, ever changing through the seasons
of the year and sense the beauty and serenity of this very special
place.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hidcote/
Kiftsgate Court
Kiftsgate Court Gardens is a series of interconnecting gardens each with
its distinct character and secrets. Let them share their secrets with you.
http://www.kiftsgate.co.uk/
Painswick Roccoco Gardens
Situated outside the beautiful Cotswold town of Painswick, the garden is a
fascinating step back to the flamboyant English Rococo period.
http://www.rococogarden.co.uk/
Westonbirt Arboretum
Westonbirt Arboretum is a wonderful world of trees and shrubs. There are
18,000 of them from all over the world, producing 600 acres of beautifully
landscaped countryside. This makes Westonbirt one of the finest tree
collections in the world today. However it is the combination of wild flowers,
fungi, birds and animals as well as the trees themselves that make Westonbirt
such a special place to so many people.
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/hcou-4u4j74
