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The charming town of Wotton-under-Edge lies well above the River Severn in a coombe cutting into the western edge of the Cotswolds.  Set just below the edge of the escarpment the town is sheltered from the north wind. 

The ancient town once produced wool and silk and at one time 13 textile mills operated in the area.  In the reign of King John the town was burnt to the ground when the King's mercenaires devastated the lands of the Berkeleys.

The beautiful church of St Mary, conscrated in 1283, post-dates the fire.  Largly built in the 13th and 14th century, the church has a splendid Perpendicular tower.  Its fine organ was built by Kit Schreider for King George I.  Originally given to St Martin in the Fields in London, where it was played by Handel, the organ was purchased by a former vicar of Wotton and transported here in the 19th century. 

Wotton-under-Edge has many buildings of historical and architectural interest including three groups of almshouses, Tolsey House and Jubilee Clock. 

Just to the east of the town stands the National Trust's 700 acre property Newark Park and at nearby Charfield is the delightful Urn Cottage Garden.

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Newark Park  Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge , GL12 7PZ , 1.5 miles east of Wotton-under-Edge, 1.75 miles south of junction of A4135 and B4058, follow signs to Ozleworth, an atmospheric property in 700 acres of countryside.  In around 1550 Sir Nicholas Poyntz built a hunting lodge high on a ridge, Newark is derived from 'new work'.  The lodge had four floors; a basement housing the kitchens and the ground floor the reception rooms, whilst the first floor had a banqueting room and the second floor bedchambers.  Purchased by the Clutterbuck family in 1790, they employed the architect James Wyatt to improve the lodge to create a four square house.  In 1949 the property was given to the National Trust. The property is open for several weekends in spring for the display of snowdrops.  Open: 2006 1 Jun–29 Oct: Wed, Thur, Sat and Sun.  Also Bank Holiday Mondays 11:00-17:00 Tel:. 01453 842644. Admission Charge
 

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Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel Tortworth Wotton-Under-Edge GL12 8HH MAP
Located off junction 14 of the m5 near Bristol, this four star hotel is a restored Grade ii listed Victorian mansion. The hotel is set within 30 acres of tranquil parkland with an Arboretum of over 300 rare and protected trees.

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Best Western Gables Hotel Bristol Road Falfield near Wotton-Under-Edge GL12 8DL MAP
Set in a rural location, just off junction 14 of the M5, the hotel is perfect for visiting Bristol and exploring the Cotswold countryside.

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Middle Huntingford Barns Middle Huntingford Farm Charfield near Wotton-Under-Edge GL12 8EY Tel: 0844 847 1200  MAP
Set on the fringes of the Cotswolds this pair of handsome brick built barns are perfect for a relaxing break. Lovingly restored to exceptional standards combining original oak trusses and solid stone flooring with the luxury of underfloor heating they sha...
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Around The Wotton-under-Edge Area


Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:

Tewkesbury (7.31 miles) Gloucester (7.68 miles) Painswick (9.47 miles) Northleach (11.29 miles) Stroud (12.32 miles) Broadway (12.96 miles) Cirencester (13.46 miles) Bourton-on-the-Water (13.54 miles) Evesham (14.33 miles) Pershore (14.74 miles) Stow-on-the-Wold (15.14 miles)

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