Stroud, standing at the western edge of the Cotswolds, grew up on steep slopes at the junction of five tributaries of the River Severn.
The busy market town has retained its character despite considerable industrialisation in the late 18th and 19th century. At the height of the textile industry there were over 150 woollen mills in the valleys centred around the town. Today many light industries have replaced these mills and Stroud continues to thrive.
The High Street is colourful and surprisingly cosmopolitan.
Stroud is now the home to one of the largest concentrations of artists and craftsmen in the country and many alternative health practitioners have also been attracted here.
One of the many galleries is the Rope Store Studio Gallery in 'The Shambles' off the High Street.
Today visitors come to Stroud to enjoy the beautiful landscape of the surrounding hills (made famous by Laurie Lee in 'Cider with Rosie), explore the history of its textile mills and visit the small individual shops, galleries and workshops.
A new tourist attraction is the Museum in the Park, a new family-friendly museum located in Strafford Park.
Near the town stands Woodchester Mansion, an unfinished architectural masterpiece.
Stroud has a Tourist Information CentreMisarden Park Gardens Miserden, Cirencester GL6 7JA
Gardens around a 17th century house. Misarden Park Gardens information
Painswick Rococo Garden Painswick, Painswick GL6 6TH
A restored 18th century garden. Painswick Rococo Garden information
Woodchester Park Nympsfield, Stroud GL10 3TS
A unque uncompleted Gothic Revival house. Woodchester Park information
Museum in the Park Stratford Park, Stroud GL5 4AF
Discover the history of the town over the ages. Museum in the Park information
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Burleigh Minchinhampton Stroud GL5 2PF MAP Nestling on the edge of a steep hillside overlooking the Golden Valley, this 18th century Cotswold stone manor house is a hidden gem in the heart of Royal Gloucestershire. More Information and Book ... |
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Stratford Lodge Stratford Road Stroud GL5 4AF MAP Premier Inn Stroud is near to Stroud Train Station and Woodchester Mansion, a few miles from the M5 motorway and about 10 miles (16 km) from Gloucester. More Information and Book ... |
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Station Road Stroud GL5 3AP MAP The Imperial Hotel is situated in the centre of the Cotswold town of Stroud and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, rivers, streams and wooded valleys. More Information and Book ... |
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Rodborough Common Rodborough Stroud GL5 5DE MAP Originally built as an ale house in the 17th century, Bear Of Rodborough is situated 600 feet above sea level, within hundreds of acres of National Trust Parkland, and with views over the town of Stroud. It offers an award-winning restaurant and 3 bars. More Information and Book ... |
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Frampton Mansell near Stroud GL6 8JG MAP In the Cotswold village of Frampton Mansell, The Crown Inn is a 17th-century ‘cider house' with log fires, traditional home-cooked food, locally brewed real ales and good company! The Crown Inn is a beautiful building dating from 1633. More Information and Book ... |
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Swells Hill near Stroud GL5 2SW MAP Glen View Cottage is a semi-detached, stone built cottage set in a rural location in the hamlet of Swells Hill, only 12 miles from Gloucester. Sleeps: 6 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Pets allowed. Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: £389 - £770 a week. More Information and Book ... |
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Minchinhampton near Stroud GL6 9AD MAP Wildair Cottage is a contemporary semi-detached cottage near National Trust commonland, near the town of Minchinhampton. It has a king-size double bedroom with en-suite shower room, and an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Sleeps: 2 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: £270 - £481 a week. More Information and Book ... |
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Minchinhampton near Stroud GL6 9JG MAP Lower Forge is a 300 year old stone cottage in the centre of the town of Minchinhampton in Gloucestershire. This all ground floor cottage sleeps two people and has one double bedroom, as well as a bathroom. Sleeps: 2 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: £259 - £445 a week. More Information and Book ... |
Towns Near Stroud To Visit - straight line distance:
Painswick (2.93 miles) Dursley (7.34 miles) Tetbury (7.75 miles) Gloucester (8.49 miles)
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