Glamping in Gloucestershire

Looking forward to spending a wonderful holiday surrounded by the tranquillity of the English countryside? Visit the wonderful Gloucestershire, one of the 47 counties of England located to the southwest where you will find magnificent glampings with all the amenities to make the most of your holidays. Tour this amazing place and discover its wonderful military museums and its ancient collections of interesting objects. Visit one of the oldest ports on the River Severn and its incredible Victorian-style warehouses. Explore its enchanting forests, gardens, and impressive castles. Let yourself be carried away by the most beautiful natural landscapes that Gloucestershire has thanks to being part of the Cotswold Hills where you can relax in the fresh air of the English countryside and visit wonderful picturesque villages where artists live and are inspired to create works of art. Be sure to visit it and know its fantastic history where once a Roman fortress was built thousands of years ago.

Enjoy the exceptional beauty of the English countryside in the luxurious glamping that Gloucestershire has for you. Furnished with comfortable sofas and king-size beds with bed linen included for a pleasant rest. Enjoy the surroundings preparing a great meal in the barbecue area with furniture and dining room included. Do not forget to relax in its incredible private hot tub. Additionally, they also have a kitchen area that includes an electric stove, kettle, coffee maker, microwave and all the cooking equipment you may need. Some of these fabulous glampings offer comfortable bathroom areas with shower and basin included or inside the smaller glamping areas. You can also count on electric heating for the colder days. Do not miss staying in any of these incredible glampings for a memorable holiday.

If you are a shopping lover, and you like to take quiet and pleasant walks in a pleasant environment, at Gloucester Quays you can find that and much more to do and see. You can walk its perfectly designed streets around the docks, so you do not miss the most enchanting views of the county while you do your shopping. In Gloucester Quays you will find more than 120 clothing stores for women, men, children, sports, home goods, health, beauty and much more from recognized international and national brands at the best prices. Enjoy a film in its comfortable and modern cinema. Take a walk around the docks where you can find a wide variety of exquisite cafés and restaurants with an extensive menu for all tastes, enjoying the best views of the surroundings. Additionally, you will also find parking available, signposted and secure so that you can make your purchases with total peace of mind.

If you want to enjoy one of the most beautiful art collections inspired by the nature, you must visit North Gloucester where an incredible art gallery is housed in an old Georgian mansion with works by important British painters, illustrators, and sculptors such as Eric Ennion, Edward Lodge and many more. You can also find collections by other international artists such as Pablo Picasso. Take a tour and discover the beautiful watercolours, contemporary glass works, porcelain and magnificent bronze sculptures. Take a walk through its outstanding gardens and refresh yourself with a drink in its splendid café. For the little ones they offer fabulous workshops where they can develop their artistic side. If you want to continue enjoying the artistic charms of Gloucestershire you must visit the fantastic Gloucester museum where you can appreciate unique art collections in a Victorian style building. You will be able to appreciate the works of artists such as Thomas Gainsborough, Louis Powell and many more. Also enjoy its fantastic collection of palaeontology and archaeology that the little ones will definitely enjoy.

Gloucester Cathedral is one of the oldest in England with a Gothic and medieval style. Its construction took place between the 11th and 15th centuries. However, its origins date back to an abbey in 670. Take a tour and discover its incredible perpendicular tower, 69 meters high. Walk through its large circular columns in the Norman style. Be dazzled by the beautiful art of its medieval-style stained-glass windows. Visit the most important monument in the cathedral, the tomb of Eduardo II. If you like history, and you are a fan of medieval times, you should include a visit to this incredible place in your itinerary.

These fabulous gardens restored in recent decades were designed in the 20th century by Thomas Gambier Parry. Open to the public from March to September. Here you can take nice and quiet walks enjoying the company of your family or your partner around its magnificent round ponds. Tour the Boxwood Knot Garden or its charming Pulhamite Winter Garden with waterfalls and rock gardens. Do not forget to visit this charming place where you can find peace in the most beautiful nature.

This fantastic museum housed in an 1873 Victorian warehouse illustrates the nearly 200-year history of the development of this county's docks, as well as the history of the Gloucester Canal and the Sharpness Canal. In its gallery you can discover fantastic interactive exhibits, models, and an incredible fleet of vessels such as tugs, barges and model boats. Additionally, you can see what a real canal repair shipyard looks like. If you like sailing, you cannot miss this fantastic museum where you can learn a little more about the history of Gloucestershire.

If you want to enjoy a day of outdoor activities, then you must go to the south of Gloucester where you will find the Robinswood Hill Country Park. Located on a 250 acre hill with beautiful waterfalls and springs that will give you the most beautiful views in the entire county and its surroundings. Take one of the marked hiking trails and at the top of the hill be dazzled by views of the Severn Bridge, the Cotswolds, and the Malvern Hills to the north. Visit its incredible nature reserve for animals such as badgers, foxes, and red kites. Come to this stunning park and enjoy a family day with the most beautiful views and nature of the place.

The Sharpness Channel is one of Gloucester's most important historical and commercial sites. When completed, it was the widest and deepest channel in the world, making it much easier for larger ships to access the county's ports. In your tour of the surroundings, in addition to contemplating its imposing construction, you will also find delicate houses of the guardians of the Severn Bridge. You can also take a walk along the Sirga path crossing the shores of the grass where you can have picnics, it is one of the best places to enjoy a day in the field. Right next to the channel you can also find a wildlife conservation centre for waterfowl, otters and more.

Discover and experience beautiful England from another perspective by visiting The Three Choirs Vineyard. One of the largest and oldest vineyards in the entire country set in the charming countryside in Gloucestershire. Here you can take a fascinating guided tour of its 75 acres where you will learn about the history of the founding of this spectacular vineyard since 1973. At the end of the tour you can choose between having an exquisite wine tasting where you can flavour sparkling, red and white wines. You can also choose to visit its magnificent restaurant with an extensive top quality menu and the best service in the place.

The Gloucestershire Soldiers Museum displays the history of the Gloucester Military Regiment and the Gloucestershire Hussars in its exhibits. Its objects are more than 3 centuries old and are the evidence of all the conflicts such as the Napoleonic war that these regiments have experienced. You can find audio fragments, weapons, equipment, real pictures, uniforms and more. This important museum has received the two victory crosses, one of the highest distinctions in the UK honour system.