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M5 Junction 13 then east on A419, from Cirencester
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Gloucestershire
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 Visiting
Stroud
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Stroud,
standing at the western edge of the Cotswolds, grew up on
steep slopes at the junction of five tributaries of the River
Severn.
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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.
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What
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Stroud Tourist Attractions
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 Museum
in the Park, Mansion
House, Strafford Park, Stroud, GL5 4AF, off A46 north of Stroud,
set in attractive parkland, this family-friendly museum has
innovative and colourful displays including dinosaur and mammoth
remains, Roman altars, landscape paintings and two of the earliest
lawnmowers. Discover the history of the area and life in the
the Cotswolds Hills and Severn Valley. Temporary exhibitions
and events. Open: Apr-Sept: Tue-Fri; 10:00-17:00, Sat, Sun
and Bank Holiday Mon, 11:00-17:00. Oct-Mar: Tue-Fri 10:00-16:00,
Sat and Sun, 11:00-16:30. Closed in Dec.Tel: 01453 763394
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| Rope
Store Studio Gallery,
The Shambles, Stroud , off the High Street, at the forefront
of contemporary design with regular exhibitions of nationally
acclaimed artists as well as new graduates. Shop with ceramics,
glass, crafts, jewellery, sculpture, knitwear and clothing.
Open: all year, Mon-Sat 10:00-17:00 Tel: 01453 753799 |
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Woodchester
Park,
Nympsfield, GL10 3TS, 5 miles south of Stroud. Although uncompleted
this Gothic Revival house is one of the most fascinating buildings
of its date in the countr - now cared for by the Woodchester
Mansion Trust .Builders abandoned the site in 1868 -lack of
floors and ceilings means there are some impressive spaces.
The surrounding 400 acre park is owed by the National Trust.
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| Painswick
Rococo Garden,
Painswick, GL6 6TH , 0.5 mile north-west of Painswick village,
on B4073. 18th century garden that was hidden - now restored
by the Painswick Rococo Garden Trust, using a painting of the
garden by Thomas Robins as a guide. The 18th century garden
buildings have been refurbished. Winding woodland walks and
formal vistas, water features.
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Where
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France Lynch Stroud
For those seeking to enjoy a relaxing break in the seclusion and tranquillity of a beautiful rural landscape within easy reach of the many attractions of the Cotswolds, this cosy, charming and very comfortable little cottage is ideal. Enjoying its own ... Sleeps 2
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France Lynch Stroud
Enjoying glorious views over beautiful Cotswold countryside, this recently converted and comfortable property lies within easy reach of Gloucester, Oxford, Cirencester and Bath. It is also ideally placed for taking advantage of the many lovely walks in... Sleeps 2
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Around
The Stroud Area
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Painswick (2.93 miles) Tetbury (7.75 miles) Gloucester (8.49 miles) Wotton-under-Edge (9.45 miles) Cirencester (10.76 miles) Malmesbury (12.22 miles) Cheltenham (12.32 miles) Lydney (13.86 miles) Tewkesbury (17.32 miles) |
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Information
Centre
Subscription Rooms
George Street
Stroud
Tel: 01453 760960 |
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