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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
WITHIN EASY REACH OF NORTHLEACH
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Northleach is an
ideal place to stay for visitors wishing to explore the North
Cotswolds.
Listed below are some popular local attractions within easy
reach of the town.
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Birdland - Bourton on the Water
GL54 2BN Tel: 01451 820480
A natural setting of woodland, river and gardens inhabited by
over 500 birds, flamingos, pelicans, penguins and cranes in
various water habitats.
Cafe, picnic area, play area and gift shop.
Open: All year except Christmas Day.
Web:
www.birdland.co.uk email:
info@birdland.co.uk
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Bourton
Model Railway Exhibition and Toy Shop
Box Bush, High Street, Bourton on the Water. GL54 2AN Tel:
01451 820686
400 Sq ft of the finest operating scenic model railway layouts
in the country. Over 40 British and continental trains running
on 3 main displays.
Large shop with good range of quality toys, models, trains and
accessories.
Open: February - December
Web:
www.bourtonmodelrailway.co.uk email:
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Chedworth Roman Villa GL54
3LJ Tel: 01242 890256
Set in wooded Cotswold Combe, the site
was excavated in 1864 and retains a Victorian atmosphere. Over a
mile of walls survives and there are several fine mosaics, two
bathhouses, hypocausts, a water shrine and latrine.
The museum houses objects from the villa.
Open: March - November
Web:
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ email:
chedworth@nationaltrust.org.uk |
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Cotswold
Farm Park GL54 5UG Tel: 01451 850307
A rare farm treat for all the family, offering the chance to
meet over 50 breeding flocks and herds of farm animals. Seasonal
demonstrations, adventure playground, Touch Barn, Fun Barn, and
New Maze for 2006. Gift shop and Cotswold Kitchen.
Open: March - September
Web:
www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk email:
info@cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk |
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Cotswold
Motor Museum and Toy Collection. GL54 2BY Tel: 01451
821255
Award-winning museum, for all ages! One of the UK's best
collections of cars, motorcycles, toy collection and motoring
signs. Home to Brum, from BBC TV, see where the show is filmed and
chance to meet him! Interactivities throughout.
Open: February - November
Web:
www.cotswold-motor-museum.com email:
motormuseum@csma-netlink.co.uk |
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Cotswold
Wildlife Park OX18 4JW Tel: 01993 823006
A great venue for gardeners and their children. Varied
collection of animals in 120 acres of landscaped parkland and
gardens. Picnicking areas, cafeteria, adventure playground
narrow gauge railway.
Open: all year
Web:
www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk |
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Lodge
Park and Sherborne Estate GL54 3PP Tel: 01451
844130
Lodge Park is a unique example of a 17th century deer course and
park. The grandstand, an ornate stone building dating from 1634,
has been extensively restored. It provides fine views of the
course and surrounding parkland. Family walks on the
Sherborne Park Estate with sculptures.
Open: March - October
Web:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk email:
lodgepark@nationaltrust.org.uk |
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