Things to do in Leadon, Gloucestershire
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Leadon, Gloucestershire.
History and Heritage in Leadon
Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.
History and heritage within 10 miles of Leadon.
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Over Bridge | English Heritage
A single-arch stone bridge spanning the River Severn, built in 1825-30 by the great engineer Thomas Telford.
Blackfriars | English Heritage
One of the most complete surviving Dominican friaries in England, later converted into a Tudor house and cloth factory. Notable features include the church and fine scissor-braced dormitory roof.
Greyfriars | English Heritage
Substantial remains of an early Tudor friary church of Franciscan 'grey friars' founded in 1231.
Odda's Chapel | English Heritage
One of the most complete surviving Saxon churches in England, this chapel was built in 1056 by Earl Odda, and rediscovered in 1865 subsumed into a farmhouse. Nearby is the famous Saxon parish church.
Great Witcombe Roman Villa | English Heritage
The remains of a large and luxurious villa built about AD 250, with a bathhouse complex, perhaps the shrine of a water spirit, and mosaics.
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Sport in Leadon
Get active with a variety of sports, from local clubs to adrenaline-filled outdoor adventures.
Sport within 10 miles of Leadon.
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Gloucester Golf Club
Gloucester Golf Club offer a superb range of facilities, both on and off the course. Have a warm up and practice your swing on our Top Tracer Driving Range Flood-lit 13 bay driving range before heading out to tackle the challenging 18 hole course. Our 18 hole, par 70, championship course is set in a beautiful location, overlooking Gloucestershire’s picturesque countryside. The ground falls from a height of 600 feet to 200 feet, making the course the most interesting in the region.
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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The Arts in Leadon
Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.
The arts within 10 miles of Leadon.
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Jet Age Museum
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The Museum in the Park
Information about the Museum in the Park, Stroud, Gloucestershire and our what's on.
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Food and Drink in Leadon
Discover local flavors with top-notch restaurants, cozy cafes, and unique food experiences in the area.
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Coffee #1 | Gloucester
A stone’s throw from the famous Gloucester Cathedral, Coffee#1 Gloucester is an excellent retreat from the high street hustle and bustle. We’re spread over two spacious floors with enough space for everyone to relax and enjoy a tasty coffee and snack. So whether you’re shopping or sightseeing, there’s a sofa waiting with your name on it.
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Music in Leadon
Enjoy live performances, local gigs, and music festivals, celebrating a range of musical genres.
Music within 10 miles of Leadon.
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Jun
Flowdan & Neffa-T at Gloucester Guildhall
Flowdan, the groundbreaking British MC who secured a historic Grammy win, is coming to Gloucester with mesmercic DJ, Neffa-T.
28
Jun
House Revolution UK Presents Rob Tissera
House Revolution UK Presents a night with Rob Tissera and all you House Revolution UK favourites..
Join us for a night of House, tech, and Oldskool
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The Great Outdoors in Leadon
Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.
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Ashleworth Ham | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Ashleworth Ham is a remnant of what was once a much largest wetland landscape, and due to its ecological important it is no public access to this nature reserve.
Collin Park Wood | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Lying within the gently-rolling countryside around the River Leadon, Collin Park Wood nature reserve is an area of ancient woodland which has been coppiced for centuries. A great place to immerse yourself in ancient woodland, admire woodland flowers, and watch the colours change in autumn (look for the fruit of the wild service tree).
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.
Gwen and Vera's Fields | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
One of the few wild daffodil meadows left in the area known as the "golden triangle", these fields are carpeted with wild daffodils every spring. Old orchard trees and woodland boundaries also attract lots of birds.
Coombe Hill Canal and Meadows | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Coombe Hill Canal and Meadows is a place of vistas and endless skies, of floods and farming, an ancient landscape fringing the River Severn. Whether it’s a chilly autumnal morning or warm summer’s day, there’s always something to delight visitors at Coombe Hill. This wetland landscape is great for walking and bird watching, although acts as a floodplain during winter months. Bring binoculars to bird watch, or simple enjoy the wildlife and scenery.
Badgeworth | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Badgeworth was GWT’s first ever nature reserve and is home to the rare adder's-tongue spearwort more commonly known as the ‘Badgeworth buttercup’. The reserve is closed to the public but has an open day each year.
Ketford Banks | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Ketford Banks is a small, steep sandy bank, famed for its displays of wild daffodils in early spring. Along with daffodils, the reserve supports the buff-tailed bumble bees that are their main pollinators, and beautiful displays of bluebells and foxgloves in spring and summer.
Chaceley Meadow | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Wildflowers and birds thrive at Chaceley Meadow nature reserve. Although some distance from the River Severn the meadow occasionally floods in winter, the perfect environment for a multitude of wildflowers.
Stenders Quarry | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
A great place to explore if you love both geological features, fossils and wildlife.This SSSI has both important geological features and a sheltered, sunny position making it an ideal location for grassland butterflies and scrub-loving birds.
Wigpool | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Wigpool is the remnant of the acidic bog and heathland that once covered Wigpool Common. The pool is situated within a large conifer plantation, and is a great place for marshland plants, reptiles and wildfowl.
Edgehills Bog | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Edgehills Bog has a peaceful atmosphere and is a relic of, the once widespread habitat, wet heath.
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Wildlife in Leadon
Encounter local wildlife in their natural habitats with guided tours and nature reserves.
Wildlife within 10 miles of Leadon.
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Vell Mill Daffodil Meadow | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
One of the best surviving wild daffodils meadows in the county combined with a traditional orchard planted in 2011.
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.
Crickley Hill | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Crickley Hill’s views, abundance of wildlife and historic importance make it the perfect spot to spend a few hours or enjoy a full day of exploration, featuring accessible trails and a café.Please be sure to buy a parking ticket to cover the full length of your stay. You can find more about parking at the bottom of this page.
Barrow Wake | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Barrow Wake – just further along the scarp from Crickley Hill and part of the same SSSI – contains a similar flora to Crickley Hill but is especially notable for its population of Musk Orchids and abundant Devil’s Bit Scabious.
Laymoor Quag | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Part of what once was a large wet heathland covering Cinderford, Laymoor Quag bursts with plant and insect life in the spring and a great place to look out for dragonflies in the summer months.
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.
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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Exploring further afield?
Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.
Leadon
Murrell's End
Highnam Green
Rudford
Highnam
Maisemore
Tibberton
Churcham
Calcott's Green
Highleadon
Bulley
Over
Severn
Walham
Woolridge
Sandhurst
Hatherley Brook
Longridge End
Hartpury
Elmore Back
Minsterworth
Kent's Green
Birdwood
St Paul's
Oakle Street
Longford
Ashleworth
Hempsted
Gloucester
Kingsholm
Taynton
Corse
Elmore
Twigworth
Okle Green
Linden
Farleys End
Lower Rea
Wallsworth
Malswick
Upleadon Court
Bishop's Norton
Tredworth
Barton
Upleadon
Podsmead
The Flat
Huntley
Oridge Street
Kenton Green
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