Events and Attractions In the Cotswold's

ARTBREAKS in the Cotswolds

If you've ever wanted to try your hand at capturing the true beauty of the Cotswolds, ARTBREAK offer some exceptional courses to help you develop your skill in Photography, Drawing or Painting. Based near the Amberley Inn you could easily combine a course with your stay.

ARTBREAKS website http://www.artbreaks.ndo.co.uk/

The Cotswolds, an area of Outstanding beauty.

Not Only is the Amberley Inn, Hotel located next to Minchinhampton Common renown for its rare orchids and its historic grazing rights. Its is surrounded by many National Trust Sites which include
Ebworth Estate, Haresfield Estate, Chedworth Roman Villa Minchinhampton Common, Selsley Common plus many acres of untouched Cotswold countryside.
For More Visit http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main
 

Cotswold Walks
(See our Cotswold Walking Breaks)
Click on route for Map and walk description

Woodchester Park and Mansion

2 miles to the north west.
A beautiful secluded valley near Stroud containing the remains of an 18th and 19th-century landscape park, a chain of five lakes, fringed by woodland pastures and unfinished Victorian mansion (which is not NT). For details of the Mansion contact 01453 750455.

Woodchester Mansion Web Site http://www.woodchestermansion.org.uk/

Westonbirt Arboretum

The Arboretum is a wonderful world of trees and shrubs.
There are 18,000 of them from all over the world, producing 600 acres of beautifully landscaped countryside. This makes Westonbirt one of the finest tree collections in the world today. However it is the combination of wild flowers, fungi, birds and animals as well as the trees themselves that make Westonbirt such a special place to so many people. This rich diversity of plant and animal life makes Westonbirt truly a place to visit at every season of the year.

WestonBirt Arboretum Website http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/hcou-4u4j74

Cirencester and the Corinium Museum

10 minutes drive to the east
Cirencester, known as the "Capital Of The Cotswolds", is an historic Roman town in the heart of the Cotswolds with attractions from a Roman Amphitheatre to the nearby Roman Villa. The Corinium Museum in an important source of information on the local history.

Visit the Cirencester Website http://www.cirencester.co.uk

City of Bath

Not more than 30 minutes drive South, Bath presents some of the finest architectural sights in Europe, such as the Roman Baths & Pump Room, the Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge and the Circus.

The surrounding seven hills, the River Avon running through the heart of the City and the towers of Bath Abbey combine to create a wonderful first impression. Moreover, Bath takes a real pride in sharing its secrets and unique heritage, which can be explored in a variety of 40 or so museums, galleries, gardens and attractions. Bath is very much alive and offers an intriguing mix of theatre, festivals, good restaurants, sporting excellence and quality shopping.

City of Bath Website http://www.visitbath.co.uk/

Cheltenham Race Course

Not more than 30 minutes drive North
Home of the National Hunt festival in March.


Cheltenham Racecourse web site http://www.cheltenham.co.uk/

Minchinhampton Old Golf Course
(See our Golfing page for more)

Just out the door and turn left.
The Old Course was originally established in 1889 and was one of the earliest clubs to be formed in the West of England. Golf has been enjoyed on the common from that date onwards despite two World Wars. The Club is set on Minchinhampton Common, an unspoiled area of outstanding natural beauty, close to the picturesque village of Amberley and the small market town of Minchinhampton.
The area is steeped in history - local legend suggests that the adjacent Old Lodge Inn was used as a hunting lodge by King Henry VIII.

Old course website http://www.mincholdcourse.co.uk/

Minchinhampton New Golf Club.
(See our Golfing page for more)

Just out the door and turn left. Head on for 5 mins and your there. Home of the Minchinhampton Golf festival this 36 hole golf course offers the perfect round of golf as well as stimulating views.

New course website http://www.mgcnew.co.uk


The Cotswold Way

The Cotswold Way was designated a local distance footpath in 1970 and a National Trail in 1998. It runs along the western escarpment, starting close to Shakespeare's Stratford and finishing in Bath.

The Cotswold way website http://www.cotswold-way.co.uk/

Stroud Water Canal

Explore the quiet towpath of the Stroudwater/Thames and Severn Canal. Over 25 years of tireless work by the Cotswold Canal Trust has given fresh life to this historic stretch of water.

Stroud Water Canalhttp://www.cotswoldcanals.com/index.htm

Prinknash Bird and deer Park near Painswick

situated on the edge of Prinknash Abbey Estate. A variety of colorful birds, baby deer and pygmy goats enjoy the wide park while within the Park's Golden Wood, the haunted 'Monks Fish Pond' is teeming with large trout which visitors can feed.

Website http://www.prinknash-bird-and-deerpark.com/

 Slimbridge wildfowl trust - 10% off admission
Sir Peter Scott founded the Wildfowl & Wetlands (WWT) in 1946, at Slimbridge, now a world-renowned reserve for waterfowl, set in 120 acres. New visitors centre was opened in February. It is the largest Millennium project in Gloucestershire. Inside there is a new Cheng - Kim Loke Wildlife Art Gallery, fabulous Hanson Discovery Centre where you can find out all about wetlands and how we depend on them, a Conservation area where practical conservation advice will be on hand. New waterside restaurant and café. Perhaps the highlight of the building is the Observation Tower, providing panoramic views of the Severn. Ask at the hotel for your 10% off admission card

Website http://www.information-britain.co.uk

The History of the Cotswolds
For an excellent guide to the history of the Cotswold's and in particular Woodchester visit http://www.grahamthomas.com

If you know off any event/attraction in or around the area of the Amberley Inn please e-mail us your details and website address and we will be only to happy to include you on this page. - stay@theamberley.co.uk