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Friday 5th September 2008

Places to go near Gloucester

Canal buffs find much of interest in Gloucestershire, from the treasure house of the National Waterways Museum to the historic Sapperton Tunnel. A handful of country houses and beautiful gardens round off your visit.

Local attractions

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The once derelict port of Gloucester Docks is now a vibrant retail, leisure and residential area, including a …

  • Leisure attraction

This award-winning museum at Gloucester Docks is a treasure-trove of boats, artefacts, and engaging interactive …

  • Historic building
  • Leisure attraction
  • Museum
  • Restaurant
  • Cafe
  • Boat trips

Slimbridge is the headquarters of the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) - founded here by Sir Peter Scott in 1946. …

  • Nature reserve

Saul Junction has been an unusual and attractive waterway crossroads since 1827. Here the Gloucester & Sharpness …

  • Nature reserve
  • Visitor centre
  • Moorings

Dutch water garden on the banks of the Severn. The restored 'canal garden' is formally and authentically laid out …

  • Garden

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