Where is Gloucestershire in relation to London?

Where is Gloucestershire in relation to London?

Gloucestershire lies on the northern edge of the South-West of England, famous for the many beautiful Cotswold towns and villages such as Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, Stow-on-the-Wold, Tewkesbury, and The Slaughters.

How safe is Gloucester?

Crime in Gloucester Gloucester is a fairly safe city to live in, but like most cities suffers from some criminal activity. Most crimes that are committed in Gloucester is anti-social behaviour crimes, accounting for 37.8% of all crimes in the area, according to Plumpot.

Is Gloucester worth visiting?

Recognisable all over the world, in part thanks to its role in the Harry Potter movies, Gloucester Cathedral is one of the most impressive sights to visit in the city. It’s open daily for visitors to wander down its famous cloisters, see the tomb of King Edward II and take in the stunning stained-glass windows.

Which is better to visit Cheltenham or Gloucester?

The Gloucester cathedral is a great place to visit for people who love history and architecture. Cheltenham is known for her Georgian architecture. You will love the architecture of the town and more importantly, Pittville Park is a nice part of Cheltenham town you must visit if you are in Cheltenham.

Which is nicer Gloucester or Cheltenham?

There’s certainly a perception that Gloucester is cheaper and Cheltenham is nicer. Whether it’s true depends on what you are looking at. Gloucester’s central shopping area is rather more run down than Cheltenham’s, but has better attractions away from that area (Cathedral, museums, docks).

Which Cotswold village is best?

Castle Combe (THE prettiest Cotswold village!) Castle Combe is often voted the most beautiful Cotswold village. It’s not hard to see why! No new houses have been built in this tiny settlement since the 1600s making it one of the best-preserved villages in England.

What celebrities live in the Cotswolds?

10 celebrities who live in the Cotswolds

• Jackie and Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen with grandson Albion Rex (c) Steve Thorp – Credit: Photographed by Steve Thorp.
• Dom Joly at The Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria, Sorrento – Credit: Archant.
• Jeremy Clarkson filming in Poland (c) MediaPictures / Shutterstock – Credit: Archant.

Where is Kate Moss home in Cotswolds?

Little Faringdon

Is it expensive to live in the Cotswolds?

The Cotswolds is one of the most beautiful areas in the UK. However, Cotswolds is an expensive area to live in. It doesn’t matter the year you check the figures, the average house price in the Cotswolds is usually double of the UK average house price.

Is Stonehenge in the Cotswolds?

This iconic trip includes the World Heritage sites of Stonehenge, Bath and Blenheim Palace and a stunning journey from Oxford to Stratford on Avon through the Cotswolds. Starting in the historic university city of Oxford you visit many of the best loved villages and valleys that have made the Cotswolds so memorable.

Can I touch Stonehenge?

Stonehenge is protected under the Ancient Monuments and Archaelogical Areas Act and you must adhere to the regulations outlined in the act or face criminal prosecution. No person may touch, lean against, stand on or climb the stones, or disturb the ground in any way.