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Cotswold water park

140 Lakes and wetlands covering 40 square miles, just south of Cirencester. All outdoor needs satisfied – nature reserves, country parks, water sports, cycling, fishing, riding, swimming and golf. The Cotswold Water Park has much to offer, from a beautiful lakeside stroll to lunch in a Cotswold village pub; from an exhilarating day of watersportsContinue reading “Cotswold water park”

Dauntsey church

This is our local church, St James the Great, opposite the Rectory. It dates back to 1177 and there are many historical features from dates etched into pews by bored youngsters, to the medieval doom board, the prime historical feature – one of only five painted wooden tympanums in the country. The two characters under Jesus areContinue reading “Dauntsey church”

Slimbridge wetlands

There’s something for everyone at WWT Slimbridge from birdwatchers to families. Now a world-renowned reserve for waterbirds set in 120 acres. Its new £6.2m visitor centre houses a wildlife art gallery, The Hanson Discovery Centre, the Waterside Restaurant, a cinema and the Sloane Observation Tower (which provides the best view of the Severn in theContinue reading “Slimbridge wetlands”