Things to do in Matson, Gloucestershire
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Matson, Gloucestershire.
The Great Outdoors in Matson
Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.
The great outdoors within 10 miles of Matson.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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History and Heritage in Matson
Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.
History and heritage within 10 miles of Matson.
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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.
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.
Over Bridge | English Heritage
A single-arch stone bridge spanning the River Severn, built in 1825-30 by the great engineer Thomas Telford.
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.
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.
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Music in Matson
Enjoy live performances, local gigs, and music festivals, celebrating a range of musical genres.
Music within 10 miles of Matson.
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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.
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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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Food and Drink in Matson
Discover local flavors with top-notch restaurants, cozy cafes, and unique food experiences in the area.
Food and drink within 10 miles of Matson.
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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.
The Beefy Boys Cheltenham
Explore The Beefy Boys' exquisite collection of burgers, crafted with passion and creativity. From award-winning classic burgers to specialty creations that push the boundaries of flavor, our menu caters to all burger enthusiasts. Savor the perfect blend of premium ingredients, bold seasonings, and mouthwatering toppings in every bite. Join us at The Beefy Boys and embark on a burger adventure that will delight your taste buds. Discover why our burgers are renowned for excellence and indulge in the ultimate burger experience that will leave you coming back for more.
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The Arts in Matson
Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.
The arts within 10 miles of Matson.
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Jet Age Museum
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The Museum in the Park
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Form Gallery is a contemporary art gallery based in Nailsworth, Stroud.
Hailes Abby
Visit Hailes Abbey in Gloucestershire, a ruined 13th-century Cistercian abbey set amid peaceful Cotswold countryside. Site managed by English Heritage.
Holst Victorian House
Explore life in Cheltenham’s only Victorian home open to visitors - Holst Victorian House which was the birthplace of composer Gustav Holst in 1874.
Cheltenham Art Club Studio
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Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection
Take a fascinating journey through time as we explore the history of 20th-century motoring. Our collection of rare vehicles and classic memorabilia
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Sport in Matson
Get active with a variety of sports, from local clubs to adrenaline-filled outdoor adventures.
Sport within 10 miles of Matson.
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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.
Roxy Lanes
Roxy Lanes High Street is the ultimate games bar in Cheltenham. With ten pin bowling, karaoke rooms, interactive darts and much more, it's the place to be!
Prince of Wales Stadium
The Prince of Wales Sports Stadium is one of the best sports stadiums in the Gloucestershire county. Perfect for Sporting Events and school sports days.
Naunton Downs Golf Club
Naunton Downs is a unique lifestyle and sporting destination in the heart of the Cotswolds
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Wildlife in Matson
Encounter local wildlife in their natural habitats with guided tours and nature reserves.
Wildlife within 10 miles of Matson.
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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.
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.
Box Wood | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Towering beech trees create the tranquil atmosphere, tucked away in a valley close to Box Village.
Coaley Peak | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
For fantastic views across the Severn Vale towards the Forest of Dean, Coaley Peak is hard to beat.
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.
Kilkenny | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
An example of unimproved limestone grassland with a rich flora and fauna with abundant autumn gentian and one of the few Cotswold sites still supporting Duke of Burgundy butterfly.
Arle Grove | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Arle Grove is a species-rich ancient woodland and boasts a wealth of flora and fauna.
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Exploring further afield?
Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.
Matson
Bondend
Saintbridge
Abbeydale
Upton St Leonards
Tuffley
Coney Hill
Hucclecote
Barton
Tredworth
Whaddon
Barnwood
Elmbridge
Watermead
Green Street
Podsmead
Brockworth
Linden
Lower Tuffley
Gloucester
Kingsholm
Brookthorpe
St Paul's
High Brotheridge
Hempsted
Quedgeley
Longlevens
Wyegate Green
Churchdown
Cranham
Longford
Paradise
Henley
Over
Severn
Little Witcombe
Lower Rea
Innsworth
Bentham
Great Witcombe
Walham
Horsepools
Badgeworth
Little Shurdington
Harescombe
Gloucester and Sharpness Canal
Hatherley Brook
Four Mile Elm
Hardeicke
Colethrop
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