Chedworth Roman Villa
Yanworth, nr Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 3LJ
Tel: 01242 890256
The remains of one of the largest Romano-British villas in the
country, set in a wooded Cotswold combe. Over one mile of walls
survive and there are several fine mosaics, two bathhouses,
hypocausts, a water-shrine and latrine. Excavated in 1864, the site
still has a Victorian atmosphere and the site museum houses
objects from the villa. A 15-minute audiovisual presentation gives
visitors an insight into the history of this fascinating place.

Dyrham Park
Dyrham, nr Bath, Gloucestershire SN14 8ER
Tel: 01179 372501
Built between 1691 and 1710 the rooms of this property have been
little changed since they were furnished by Blathwayt (William III’s
Secretary of State). Surrounded by parkland with herd of fallow
deer.

Hailes Abbey
Nr Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 5PB
Tel: 01242 602398
13th century Cistercian abbey ruins with dramatic cloister arches
and a small museum. NT members are required to pay the entrance
fee.

Hidcote Manor Garden
Hidcote Bartrim, nr Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6LR
Tel: 01386 438333
One of England’s great gardens, an ‘Arts & Crafts’ masterpiece
created by the horticulturist Major Lawrence Johnston. A series of
outdoor rooms, each with a different character and separated by
walls and hedges of many different species, the garden is famous
for its rare shrubs and trees, outstanding herbaceous borders and
unusual plant species from all over the world. The varied styles of
the outdoor rooms peak at different times of year, making for an
interesting visit at any time.

Little Fleece Bookshop
Bisley Street, Painswick, Gloucestershire GL6 6QQ
Tel: 01452 812264
A 17th-century building, originally part of a former inn and restored
in an exemplary ‘Arts & Crafts’ style in 1935. Now open as a
bookshop, with the ground-floor room only on view.

Lodge Park & Sherborne Estate
Lodge Park, Aldsworth, nr Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 3PP
Tel: 01451 844130
Situated on the picturesque Sherborne Estate in the Cotswolds,
Lodge Park was created in 1634 by John ‘Crump’ Dutton. Inspired
by his passion for gambling and banqueting it is a unique survival of
a grandstand, deer course and park. It was the home of Charles
Dutton, 7th Lord Sherborne, until 1982 when he bequeathed his
family’s estate to the National Trust. The grandstand has been
reconstructed to its original form and is the first project of its kind
undertaken by the Trust that relies totally on archaeological
evidence. The park behind was designed by Charles Bridgeman in
1725. The Sherborne Estate is 1650ha (4000 acres) of rolling
Cotswold countryside with sweeping views down to the River
Windrush. Much of the village of Sherborne is owned by the Trust,
including the post office and shop, school and social club. There are
walks for all ages around the estate, which include the restored and
working water meadows.

Newark Park
Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire GL12 7PZ
Tel: 01793 817666 (Infoline); 01453 842644
A former Tudor hunting lodge converted into a Georgian home,
perched on a 40ft cliff.

Snowshill Manor
Snowshill, nr Broadway, Gloucestershire WR12 7JU
Tel: 01386 852410
A Cotswold manor house containing Charles Paget Wade’s
extraordinary collection of craftmanship and design, including
musical instruments, clocks, toys, bicycles, weavers’ and spinners’
tools and Japanese armour. There is a delightful organic garden,
and Mr Wade’s cottage can also be visited.

Westbury Court Garden
Westbury-on-Severn, Gloucestershire GL4 1PD
Tel: (01452) 760461
A rare and beautiful survival: the only restored Dutch water garden
in the country, laid out 1696–1705. The National Trust’s first garden
restoration, it was restored in 1971 and is planted with species
dating from before 1700.

Woodchester Park
Nympsfield, nr Stroud, Gloucestershire GL10 3TS
Tel: 01452 814213
Secluded Cotswold valley containing a ‘lost garden’ and a chain of 5
lakes within an 18th and 19th century landscape park.