Things to do in Oldend, Gloucestershire
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Oldend, Gloucestershire.
History and Heritage in Oldend
Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.
History and heritage within 10 miles of Oldend.
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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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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The Great Outdoors in Oldend
Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.
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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.
Slimbridge Wetland Centre | River Severn Estuary | Gloucestershire | WWT | WWT
Visit WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre set on the eastern side of the River Severn Estuary in Gloucestershire, England. Explore our wetlands with fun activities for all the family.
Box Wood | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Towering beech trees create the tranquil atmosphere, tucked away in a valley close to Box Village.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Old London Road | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
This nature reserve safeguards one of the only two remaining British locations of limestone woundwort.
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The Arts in Oldend
Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.
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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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Form Gallery is a contemporary art gallery based in Nailsworth, Stroud.
Jenner Museum
From his home in Berkeley, we tell the story of the pioneering Gloucestershire scientist Edward Jenner and his ongoing legacy: countless people around the world working together to promote life-saving vaccination.
Jet Age Museum
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Dean Forest Railway
Ride through the beautiful woodland and countryside of Lydney and enjoy the chance to experience the pace of a typical country branch line. Book now!
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Food and Drink in Oldend
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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Sport in Oldend
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.
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.
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Wildlife in Oldend
Encounter local wildlife in their natural habitats with guided tours and nature reserves.
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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.
Clarke's Pool Meadows | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
One of the finest surviving traditional hay meadows in Gloucestershire, Clarke's Pool Meadow is a sanctuary for small mammals and meadow flora.
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.
Charfield Meadow | Avon Wildlife Trust
A secluded reserve, sheltered by hedges and scrub, carpeted with wildflowers and home to many butterflies.
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.
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.
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Music in Oldend
Enjoy live performances, local gigs, and music festivals, celebrating a range of musical genres.
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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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Exploring further afield?
Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.
Stonehouse
Nastend
Stanley Downton
Bridgend
Chipmans Platt
Cress Green
Alkerton
Eastington
Stroud Green
Leonard Stanley
Frocester
Ryeford
Middle Street
Cashes Green
Claypits
Westrip
Randwick
Ebley
King's Stanley
Little Haresfield
Standish
Fromebridge
Middleyard
Putloe
Moreton Valence
Old Canal
Whitminster
Wheatenhurst
Arlebrook
Cainscross
Puckshole
Bread Street
Dudbridge
Coaley Peak
Silver Street
Woodchester
Parkend
Ruscombe
Selsley
Paganhill
Stroud
Haresfield
Hamshill
Coaley
Church End
Rodborough
Colethrop
Whiteshill
Frampton On Severn
Kingscourt
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