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.
The Old Prison, Northleach
The Old Prison, Northleach, Gloucestershire GL54 3JH
This historic House of Correction has been transformed into a beautiful Cotswold Café, serving artisan coffees, brunch classics, homemade cakes and lunchtime specials. Managed by the Relish Group, a prestigious catering and events company based in Cirencester, the chefs create seasonal menus using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and are passionate about delivering great taste, great quality and great value.
The fully enclosed garden provides outdoor seating in a historical setting and is surrounded by the Lloyd Baker wagon collection for all to enjoy. Access to view the original Prison Cells and Courtroom is available free of charge. Plenty of free parking available.
www.theoldprison.co.uk
Tel: 01451 860339
Far Peak Climbing Centre
The Hayloft, Far Peak Business Park, Northleach, Gloucestershire GL54 3JL
Far Peak Climbing Centre is a superb indoor climbing facility, offering climbing and bouldering for all ages and abilities.
www.farpeakclimbing.co.uk
Bibury Trout Farm
Arlington, Bibury, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 5NL
Feed the fish and watch the water boil on this working farm. Gift shop, fresh and smoked trout, local foods, cafe, play and picnic area. Beginner’s fishery, all tackle provided.
Farm shop open all year, cafe and fishery seasonal, please check before visiting.
Tel: 01285 740215
www.biburytroutfarm.co.uk
Birdland – Bourton on the Water
Rissington Rd, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 2BN
A natural setting of woodland, river and gardens inhabited by over 500 birds, flamingos, pelicans, penguins and cranes in various habitats. Cafe, picnic area, play area and gift shop.
Open: All year except Christmas Day.
Tel: 01451 820480
www.birdland.co.uk
Bourton Model Railway Exhibition and Toy Shop
Box Bush, High St, Bourton-on-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2AN
400 square feet of the finest operating scenic model railway layouts in the country. Over 40 British and continental trains running on three main displays. Large shop with good range of quality toys, models, trains and accessories.
Open: February – December
Tel: 01451 820686
www.bourtonmodelrailway.co.uk
Chedworth Roman Villa
Yanworth, Cheltenham GL54 3LJ
Visit the ruins of one of the largest Romano-British villas in the country. Set in a wooded Cotswold valley, the site was originally excavated in 1864. Over a mile of walls survives and there are several fine mosaics, two bathhouses, hypocausts, a water shrine and latrine. Get close to the mosaics, some of which were excavated in 2013, on state-of-the-art walkways.
Open: March – November
Tel: 01242 890256
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chedworth-roman-villa
Corinium Museum
Park St, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 2BX
Where Roman Britain comes alive.
Open: Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm, Sunday 2 – 4pm
Tel: 01285 655611
www.coriniummuseum.org
Cotswold Farm Park
Bemborough Farm, Kineton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 5UG
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, maze and bouncing pillow. Gift shop and Cotswold Kitchen.
Open: March – September
Tel: 01451 850307
www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk
Cotswold Motoring Museum and Toy Collection
The Old Mill, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, GL54 2BY
Award-winning museum for all ages, overflowing with vintage car collections, classic cars and motorcycles, caravans, original enamel signs and an intriguing collection of motoring curiosities. Home to Brum from BBC TV, meet him and see where the show is filmed.
Open: February – November
Tel: 01451 821255
www.cotswoldmotoringmuseum.co.uk
Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens
Bradwell Grove, Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4JP
The Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens exhibits over 260 different species of animals and is the largest privately owned zoological collection in the UK. Also picnic areas, cafeteria, adventure playground and narrow gauge railway.
Open: all year
Tel: 01993 823006
www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk
Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate
Aldsworth, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 3PP
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.
Lodge Park open: March – October
Tel: 01451 844130
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lodge-park-and-sherborne-estate
Shipton Golf Course
Nr Frogmill, Shipton, Cheltenham GL54 4HT
Nine hole pay-and-play course – affordable golf for all.
Tel: 01242 890237
www.shiptongolf.co.uk
Stowell Park
Yanworth, Cheltenham GL54 3LE
The Stowell Park Estate is a private estate near Northleach that has been owned by the Vestey family since 1921. It extends over 5,500 acres of grassland, arable and woodland with good inter-connecting public rights of way. Stowell Park Gardens open twice a year as part of the National Gardens Scheme. The beautiful lawned terraces have fine views over the Coln Valley, and two large walled gardens contain fruit, vegetables and a long rose pergola.-
www.stowellpark.com