LOCAL AREA
This quaint hotel, which is located just outside of Gloucester, offers you the chance to see famous sites. Engage in a heart-pounding journey, see the magnificent cathedral, stroll about the old docks, and take in the rich history and culture of the city.
Things to do
GLOUCESTER CATHEDRAL
A tour through more than 1,000 years of history and architecture can be found in one of England’s best medieval structures. Highlights include the renowned cloisters, elaborate fan vaulting, and the Great East Window. It is the last resting place of King Edward II and is a blend of Norman and Perpendicular Gothic styles. The Cathedral continues to be a thriving hub for music and the arts, hosting the Three Choirs Festival, and is well-known for its appearances in movies, most famously as Hogwarts in Harry Potter.
CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE
The renowned Cheltenham Festival and Gold Cup are held annually in March at Cheltenham Racecourse, which is in Gloucestershire close to Cheltenham. Located beneath the picturesque Cotswold Hills, it is the site of prestigious National Hunt competitions, including the Queen Mother Champion Chase and the Champion Hurdle. A year-round destination for sports and entertainment, it features two main courses, a cross-country track, and The Centaur events arena. It is still a famous and historic location for British horse racing, dating centuries back.
GLOUCESTER MUSEUMS
Gloucester boasts a wealth of historical sites and an amazing array of museums catering to all age groups. Explore artefacts from the Roman, mediaeval, and Iron Age periods at the Museum of Gloucester. The Tailor of Gloucester Beatrix Potter Museum & Shop, which is nearby, offers delightful souvenirs. Visit the National Waterways Museum at the Docks to learn about Britain’s inland port history and visit the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum to learn about military history.
GLOUCESTER DOCKS AND QUAYS SHOPPING CENTRE
The most inland port in Britain, Gloucester Docks, is a bustling, free-to-enter location rich in nautical heritage. Visitors can see large warehouses, a working dry dock, Mariners Chapel, and other historic structures situated within a beautifully maintained Victorian dock estate. The waterfront is bustling with yachts, motor cruisers, and narrowboats. With a blend of high-street and designer stores, The Quays, which is situated at the Docks, enhances the history experience.
GLOUSTERSHIRE AIRPORT
Situated between Gloucester and Cheltenham in England, Gloucestershire Airport, also called Staverton Airport, is a well-known general aviation airstrip that is 4.2 miles away from the hotel. It is regarded as one of the UK’s busiest general aviation airports. The airport serves as a major hub for several aviation-related businesses, such as private charter, business jets, experience flights, simulators, commercial and recreational fixed-wing and rotary training, and maintenance and repairs.