Arlington Mill was one of the biggest cornmills in the Cotswold area during the nineteenth century, and a steam engine was brought in to assist the massive water wheel, running six grinding stones. It was at this time that the structure of the building was reinforced with the huge buttresses you can see on the exterior of the building, and the iron supports inside the building. Arlington Mill stopped milling corn in 1913, and the machinery was dismantled in 1914 and the metal was used for armaments in the First World War. The building fell into disrepair, and the Miller's rights passed to the Trout Farm next door. The Trout Farm diverted much of the water to feed their huge fishponds, and there would now be insufficient water to drive the machinery.

In the main house on the ground and first floors there are a spectacular series of diverse and authentically furnished rooms, trace the American way of life from colonial times to the mid 19th century. The Textile Room displaying American quilts and other textiles is located on the first floor. The American Heritage Exhibition is now open in the newly refurbished lower level of the main house. This is a permanent exhibition. In the manor house fifteen rooms depict how the settlers lived, the Pennsylvania-Germans, the Shakers and a wonderfully opulent New Orleans Bedroom of 1860. There is also a delightful Stencilled Bedroom, an elegant Greek Revival Dining Room and a reconstruction of a 1776 farmhouse tavern called Conkey's Tavern (Lower Level). For small kids and grown up kids to have fun with touch screens and question boards and more. A wonderful introduction to the museum and to America.

The beautiful village of Beckford, on the border of Gloucestershire and Worcestershire, is home to this unique country workshop for the hand printing of textiles. About ten people, including printers, designers, dyers and colourists, work at the centre and visitors are free to wander at their leisure through the print shop, dye room and past the sewing area. A visit to Beckford Silk will give you an insight into the Art and Craft of contemporary textiles. Our workshop is freely open to visitors Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm, and our Café is open 10am to 4:15pm.

Visit one of England's most historical castles overlooking the River Severn on the borders of England and Wales. Attractions include the Butterfly Farm where butterflies from all over the world fly freely in a tropical garden. Plan your journey. For more information, please telephone 01453 810332.

Bibury Trout Farm is a working trout farm in the beautiful Cotswold village of Bibury. Visitors can feed the fish and catch their own at the Beginners' Fishery. Bibury Trout Farm has a gift shop, picnic and play area, fresh and smoked trout and a free car park. The fishery is closed out of season but the site and the shop remain open. Telephone 01285 740215 to confirm opening times.

Blenheim Palace, home to 11th Duke of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, offers a memorable day out. Set in 2100 acres of beautiful parkland landscaped by 'Capability' Brown, the exquisite Baroque Palace is surrounded by sweeping lawns, formal gardens and the magnificent Lake. Inside, the scale of the Palace is beautifully balanced by the intricate detail and delicacy of the carvings, the hand painted ceilings and the amazing porcelain collections, tapestries and paintings displayed in each room. Situated in Woodstock, just 8 miles from Oxford, the Palace was created a World Heritage site in 1987.

Bristol Zoo Gardens is a 12 acre site in Clifton that is run by the The Bristol, Clifton and West of England Zoological Society Ltd. Awarded 'Zoo of the Year 2004' by the Good Britain Guide, Bristol Zoo Gardens has a continuous reputation for excellence, innovation, and dedication to conservation. It's the fifth oldest zoo in the world and the oldest outside of a capital city, and a long established major tourist attraction in Bristol. Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3HA

Set in Gloucestershire's stunning Berkeley Vale, this day out offers childhood fun for all the family! Map and Directions. For more information, please telephone 01453 810510.

Chedworth is the best site in the country for exploring and understanding the remains of a large country house of the Roman period. Chedworth Roman Villa is very much an interactive attraction, with many events being staged so that your experience of the site is ehanced and your understanding of the Roman way of life improved. The villa was discovered by accident in 1864, when a gamekeeper found fragments of paving and pottery on the bank of soild which covered what is now referred to as room 32.

Brewery Arts is a Crafts and Arts centre in the heart of Cirencester, specialising in the provision of high quality arts experiences. There is a nationally recognised craft shop, and 10 resident craft workers who design, make or restore work on the premises. If you are planning a trip to Cirencester expect to spend at least a couple of hours at the centre.

4 miles south west of Stroud. Open all year round. Admission free. For more information, please telephone 01452 383333.

Visitors can trace the story of the Cotswolds from Prehistory to the late 19th Century, with hands-on exhibits, interactive displays and a wealth of precious artefacts. There are animated and practical games, and audio-visual screens to bring the past to life for everyone from schoolchildren to grandparents. Special emphasis is placed on the town's Roman heritage, reflecting Cirencester's importance as the second biggest Roman town, Corinium, outside London. The Roman collection is now spread over two floors and includes marvellous mosaics, tombstones and sculpture as well as room and shop reconstructions and objects from everyday Roman life.

Cotswold rural life and tradition displayed in a House of Correction. Groups may book the use of all of the museum or selected areas throughout the year, by prior arrangement. BR Cheltenham 10 miles.

Established in 1971, the Farm Park can be aptly described as a pageant of history on four legs. Alongside our serious aims of conservation and education, visitors of all ages will find themselves easily entertained. On display is an unrivalled collection of rare breeds of British farm animals including sheep, cattle, pigs, goats, horses, poultry and waterfowl. Step into living history with our outdoor and indoor animal displays and daily demonstrations.

Just over 100 miles of quintessentially English countryside. Follow the Cotswolds escarpment with its stunning views and charming villages from the beautiful Cotswold market town of Chipping Campden in the north to the World Heritage City of Bath in the south.

Cotswold Wildlife Park is set in 160 acres of parkland and gardens around a listed Victorian Manor House and has been open to the public since 1970. The Park is home to a fascinating and varied collection of mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates from all over the world and aspires to show animals to people - so that they can come to understand and respect all forms of wildlife; to understand what is special about each species, and how the various species have evolved over very long periods of time, adjusting to survive in habitats from many parts of the earth.

Watch age-old craft skills turning fleece into fabric, amid the clatter of our old spinning frames and weaving looms. Find out all about Wool and Weaving in the Cotswolds in our museum. Visit our large Mill-shop for garments, rugs, knitwear and accessories . . . all in beautiful Pure New Wool and natural silk & wool blends. Rest a while in our coffee-shop, and watch the world go by. Explore the ancient and tranquil village of Filkins - with its two splendid country churches.

A brand new heritage centre occupies a very central position in the town, close to the Methodist Church and opposite the Market Place and St. James Church. The building houses a number of displays relating Dursley's past as well as a range of artefacts.

Described as Northern Europe's sixth most beautiful building by John Betjamin, the cathdral is located in the heart of Gloucester city. The architecture of the cathedral varies from the Norman nave with its massive columns to examples of Romanesque and early Perpendicular. For more information, please telephone 01452 528095.

Fifteen Victorian warehouses stand as proud guardians to Britain's most inland port. Now renovated, the docks offer a vibrant mixture of uses, including award winning museums, specialist shops, restaurants, bars and café's. For more information, please telephone 01452 311190.

Edward Jenner was born in Berkeley, England, over 250 years ago. He was the man who taught us how to use vaccines to fight disease. He used the harmless cowpox to defeat the deadly smallpox. He also studied such things as fossils, bird migration, hibernation, balloons and the cuckoo. Edward Jenner lived in a beautiful Georgian house called The Chantry. Jenner's home is now a museum to honour the memory of the man and his work. The Jenner Museum also displays the science that Edward Jenner founded - Immunology.. Located midway between Gloucester and Bristol, the Jenner Museum actively collects objects, photographs and documents related to smallpox, vaccination and Edward Jenner. Map and Directions.

Set within 900 acres of Capability Brown landscaped parkland, Longleat House is widely regarded as one of the best examples of high Elizabethan architecture in Britain and one of the most beautiful stately homes open to the public. In spite of the fears however the concept of a drive through safari park proved hugely popular and forty years on, Longleat Safari Park remains one of the country's leading wildlife attractions. But that's not all… Longleat now encompasses a wide range of attractions to suit visitors of all ages… find yourself going round in circles in the Longleat Hedge Maze, journey on the Safari Boats for a sea-lion escorted cruise, enjoy a fun-packed ride on the Longleat Railway, let the kids let off steam in the Adventure Castle and more… your day at Longleat will never be long enough!

The National Trust protects a huge range of historic buildings. They represent traditional vernacular, industrial and polite forms of architecture. We protect over 200 historic houses, 47 industrial monuments and mills, 12 lighthouses, 35 pubs and inns, the sites of many factories and mines, 19 castles, 49 churches and chapels, 57 villages and 25 medieval barns.

(National Trust). Tudor hunting lodge. Transformed into a fashionable Georgian home. Perched upon a 40ft cliff, with outstanding panoramic views. Tranquil setting. Holiday accommodation available. Located near Wotton-Under Edge, this unusual and atmospheric property was built c.1550 as a hunting lodge and added to in the 1790s. It stands high on the edge of a 40ft cliff with outstanding views. Plan your journey. For more information, please telephone 01453 842644.

This romantic Tudor manor house near Uley was first built in 1450. It stands in its own valley under the edge of the Cotswolds with beautiful gardens and medieval outbuildings. Visit the Manor House, restaurant and gardens. Located 1 mile east of Uley off B4066, 3 miles from Tetbury and 3 miles from the M5. For more information, please telephone 01453 860261.

Situated on the A46 between Stroud and Cheltenham. Nine acres of parkland with beautiful birds and animals. For more information, please telephone 01452 812727.

The best preserved Roman religious Spa from the ancient world. The Roman Baths is below the modern street level and has four main features, the Sacred Spring, the Roman Temple, the Roman bath house and finds from Roman Bath.

Peter Scott's Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust at Slimbridge is the largest international wetland conservation charity in the UK. The award-winning visitor centre at Slimbridge overlooks nationally and internationally protected wetlands. This world famous site is an important wintering area for migrating waterbirds such as Bewick's Swans and houses WWT's species conservation programme. Located between Bristol and Gloucester, follow the signs from M5 (junction 13 or 14). For more information, telephone 01453 890333.

Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Cotswold Hills, Sudeley Castle is steeped in history. With royal connections spanning a thousand years, it has played an important role in the turbulent and changing times of England's past. Sudeley is now the family home of the Dent-Brocklehursts and Lord & Lady Ashcombe. The family are dedicated to Sudeley's continuted restoration and regeneration of the gardens, with particular emphasis on conservation and sustainability. As custondianship of the Castle passes to a new generation, Sudeley looks forward as it enters a new and exciting period in its history. The family are delighted to offer a Connoisseur Tour of their private apartments, please see The Connoisseur Tours page for further details.

Top Banana 2 Antiques Mall, 32 Long Street, Tetbury, Gloucester, GL8 8AQ, Tel: 0871 2881110. Top Banana Antiques Mall, 1 New Church Street, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8DS, Tel: 0871 288 1102. Philip Adler Antiques, 32 Long Street, Tetbury , GL8 8AQ, Tel: 01666 505759.

The town of Tetbury is proud of it's 1300 years of recorded history since 681 when Tetta's Monastery was mentioned in a charter by King Ethelred of Mercia. In the Middle Ages, Tetbury was an important market town for the Cotswolds wool trade and the town centre is still dominated by the splendid pillared Market House built in 1655. The town is known as an 'architectural gem' as many of the wool merchants houses still look as they did 300 years ago. Tetbury is well known for it's many antique shops and its close proximity to Prince Charles's residence of Highgrove.

The museum in Long Street shares the building with the council offices. It can be visited on weekdays only between 10am and 3pm. The original Police office and cells contain the most interesting and not to be missed Tetbury Police Museum. A brass plate on the door of the cells indicates that the Chief Constable of Gloucestershire opened the museum on 27th February 1981. The year in which Tetbury celebrated 1300 years of recorded history. The museum is mainly dedicated to the history of the Gloucestershire Constabulary, founded in 1839 despite a petition raised by the people of Compton Greenfield against the necessity of forming a police force in Gloucestershire at all!

Today in the peace of this beautiful church, it is difficult to believe that it has seen great violence and tragedy. In 1471, after the Battle of Tewkesbury, the defeated Lancastrian soldiers seeking sanctuary in the Church, were massacred by the victorious Yorkists. Each day Tewkesbury Abbey welcomes many visitors, some to marvel at its history, some to pray. A former Benedictine Abbey Church, consecrated in 1121, it is reputed to be the second largest parish church in England larger than fourteen cathedrals, and has the highest Norman tower in the country. Inside Tewkesbury Abbey visitors can enjoy a rich architectural and artistic heritage, including medieval stained glass, exquisitely sculptured tombs and chantry chapels and the 17th century Milton organ, reputedly the oldest in the country still in daily use. Other features of interest are some of the finest roof bosses in England. In the Abbey Centre there is a licensed Refectory serving meals, teas, coffees and homemade cakes. The Abbey Shop (within the Abbey) is open daily for gifts and souvenirs that are different.

The Tyndale monument at North Nibley: a landmark that can be seen for many miles around (and from the top, seven counties can be seen), and built in honour of William Tyndale, a man who risked everything to bring us the Bible in everyday language. Tyndale was born around 1490, possibly near North Nibley. He grew up in the Cotswold area, and after an education at Oxford, worked for a time as a tutor. Tyndale began his life's work of translating the Bible into the 'language of the plough-boy.' At that time, religion formed a great part of everyday life for all sectors of society. The Bible of those days was in Latin, the language of educated people, so the less well off had to rely on priests to interpret it's meaning. Tyndale however, felt strongly that everyone should have the opportunity to read it for themselves. For more up to date information, please click here.

(Hetty Pegler's Tump). A partly reconstructed Neolithic chambered mound, 37 metres (120 ft) long, atmospherically sited overlooking the Severn Valley. ‘Hetty Pegler’ was its 17th century landowner.

Attractions: Abbeys and Monasteries, Ancient Sites, Castles, Historic Churches & Religious Sites, Gardens, Historic Houses, Museums, Roman Sites, Offa's Dyke Path. Click on the link for more information.

Westonbirt Arboretum is one of the most spectacular tree gardens in the world. An historical collection of over 3,000 different trees and shrub species many of which are rare or endangered in their native lands. Covering six hundred acres, the arboretum is an inspiring place to relax, get back to nature and indulge your senses . . . Located 3 miles South West of Tetbury on the A433 Bath road in Gloucestershire. With over 18,000 trees and shrubs, visit one of the finest tree collections in the world today. For more information, telephone 01666 880220.

Hidden in a secluded Cotswold valley, untouched by time and the modern world, lies Woodchester Mansion, an unfinished masterpiece of Victorian building. Facilities for visitors to the Mansion include a Tea Room, serving drinks, cakes and snacks, and a Gift Shop. Tours of the house are conducted by guides from the Woodchester Mansion Trust's Volunteers. The Park, owned by The National Trust, is open to all. The entrance to The Mansion is close to the village of Nympsfield and the Coaley Peak viewing point on the B4066 between Stroud and Dursley. For more information, telephone 01453 861541.