Things to do in Avening, Gloucestershire
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Avening, Gloucestershire.
The Great Outdoors in Avening
Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.
The great outdoors within 10 miles of Avening.
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Stuart Fawkes | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Stuart Fawkes nature reserve, also known as Box Meadows SSSI, is made up of three fields and is home to one of Britain's largest populations of meadow clary, a very rare plant found in only 21 sites.
Box Wood | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Towering beech trees create the tranquil atmosphere, tucked away in a valley close to Box Village.
Blackness Banks | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Sitting at the foot of the Golden Valley, Blackness Banks is a key steppingstone linking important habitats in the Golden Valley to those on Rodborough and Minchinhampton Commons.
Dimmel's Dale | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Hidden along the bottom of the Golden Valley, Dimmel’s Dale has wildflower-rich west-facing banks, a babbling brook and a woodland, offering a rich variety of habitats for wildlife. Explore this reserve on its own for a gentle stroll, or go for a longer hike throughout the Golden Valley starting at Dimmel's Dale and going on to discover other reserves including Daneway Banks.
Three Groves Wood | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Three Groves Wood is part of a large block of ancient woodland dominated by beech on the north side of the Frome Valley.
Trillis Banks | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Trillis Banks is a hidden grassland valley packing a lot of habitats into a small area. It consists of sloping banks, fields and a babbling brook running through, while also linking to the canal and three different woodlands.
Siccaridge Wood | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Nestled in the Golden Valley lies Siccaridge Wood, a semi-natural ancient woodland, which borders Sapperton Valley. These contrasting and diverse landscapes are rich in wildlife and boast a carpet of bluebells in spring.
Daneway Banks | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Daneway Banks is a fantastic example of limestone grassland, which is managed in partnership with the Royal Entomological Society (RES) both as a nature reserve and a place of ecological study.Its slopes are rich with wildflowers and home to a variety of butterflies, and is widely regarded as one of the best places in the world to see the large blue butterfly.
Sapperton Valley | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Nestled in the valley carved out by the River Frome, this nature reserve features a stretch of the disused Severn and Thames Canal, flood meadows and woodland.
Swift's Hill | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Climb this local landmark for wonderful views of the Slad Valley and look out for a wealth of wildlife. The limestone grassland here supports over 130 species of wildflowers including 13 species of orchid including the rare frog orchids, bee orchids and early purple orchids.
Laurie Lee Wood | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
A walk through the magical Laurie Lee Wood is a step back in time. This small, ancient and semi-natural woodland is full of wildflowers such as white helleborine, and bluebells in spring.
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History and Heritage in Avening
Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.
History and heritage within 10 miles of Avening.
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Windmill Tump Long Barrow, Rodmarton | English Heritage
A Neolithic chambered tomb with an enigmatic 'false entrance'. Opinions vary as to why this false entrance was built.
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum | Forestry England
Home to 2,500 different types of tree and shrub from the far corners of the globe and 5 national tree collections, Westonbirt is the perfect place for you to escape, relax or have an adventure!
Nympsfield Long Barrow | English Heritage
Nympsfield Long Barrow stands high on the Cotswold scarp near Frocester, with pretty views over the Severn Valley. Constructed in the Neolithic period, it has long been the subject of local legends.
Cirencester Amphitheatre | English Heritage
The earthwork remains of one of the largest Roman amphitheatres in Britain, built in the early 2nd century to serve the important city of Corinium, now Cirencester.
Kingswood Abbey Gatehouse | English Heritage
This 16th century gatehouse, one of the latest monastic buildings in England, displays a richly sculpted mullioned window. It is the sole survivor of this Cistercian abbey.
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The Arts in Avening
Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.
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Form Gallery is a contemporary art gallery based in Nailsworth, Stroud.
The Museum in the Park
Information about the Museum in the Park, Stroud, Gloucestershire and our what's on.
Athelstan Museum
Explore our collection which dates back to the Iron Age. Most of our Malmesbury collection is of local interest but there are some articles of national significance such as our Malmesbury Lace.
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Food and Drink in Avening
Discover local flavors with top-notch restaurants, cozy cafes, and unique food experiences in the area.
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Coffee #1 | Stroud
Right on the corner of the high street, Coffee#1 Stroud is the perfect spot to enjoy a great coffee while watching the world go by. Bright and airy, you’re surrounded by a bank of windows – so you can see everything. Why not relax in one of our cosy Chesterfield armchairs, or unwind with a good book?
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Wildlife in Avening
Encounter local wildlife in their natural habitats with guided tours and nature reserves.
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Coaley Peak | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
For fantastic views across the Severn Vale towards the Forest of Dean, Coaley Peak is hard to beat.
Snows Farm | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Snows Farm is a beautiful traditional grassland that comes alive with flowers and butterflies in spring and summer. It's situated at the head of the Dillay Valley and is about three miles north-east of Stroud.The reserve is part of the Slad Valley Wildlife Way that links Frith Wood and Swift's Hill nature reserves on a circular walk.
Frith Wood | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Frith Wood Nature Reserve is a wonderful ancient beech wood that straddles the ridge overlooking Painswick Valley and Slad Valley near Stroud.
Midger Wood | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Midger Wood nature reserve lies in a magical, almost hidden, valley of mossy oaks and luxurious ferns. The babbling Kilcott Brook and its small waterfalls are always within earshot, making this a peaceful, relaxing place to visit.
Old London Road | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
This nature reserve safeguards one of the only two remaining British locations of limestone woundwort.
Coopers Hill | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Famous for its steep slope, Cooper’s Hill is also an internationally renowned ancient beech woodland with areas of open scrub and grassland.
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Sport in Avening
Get active with a variety of sports, from local clubs to adrenaline-filled outdoor adventures.
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Painswick Golf Course
Home. Painswick offers a challenging 18-hole golf course with fantastic views of the rolling Cotswold hills. Ranked in the NGC's Top 100 Golf Courses in England.
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Exploring further afield?
Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.
Hampton Fields
Avening
Nag's Head
Bubblewell
West End
Frome
Cherington
Ball's Green
Burnt Ash
Hyde
Forwood
Box
Minchinhampton
Pinfarthings
Burleigh
Brownshill
Tetbury Upton
Chalford
Brimscombe
Quarhouse
Littleworth
Amberley
Chavenage Green
Harleywood
Nailsworth
Newmarket
Rockness
Worley
Watledge
Forest Green
Inchbrook
Tiltups End
Barton End
Houndscroft
Bagpath
Bussage
Chalford Hill
St Chloe
Horsley
Downend
Wallow Green
Nupend
Tickmorend
Thrupp
Far Thrupp
France Lynch
Windsoredge
Butterow
Oakridge
Frampton Mansell
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