Most areas in any country have regional specialities when it comes to food. In no small part, this would have been down to the availability of local produce. Despite easier availability of foodstuffs, the traditional recipes of a region tend to stick around and become great favourites of residents of the area and some grow [...]
Cheltenham Spa
Cheltenham may not have existed as a spa town if it were not for some sharp-sighted observers who noticed a flock of particularly healthy looking pigeons pecking around in a field at the outer edge of the settlement in 1715. On further investigation, it was discovered the area where the birds were flocking contained a [...]
The Malvern Hills
The Malvern Hills have been likened to a miniature mountain range. There is a ridge of eight miles, which consists of some of the oldest rocks in the UK, which have a distinctive craggy outline. They have felt the footsteps of some distinguished explorers and Mallory was one that used the Malvern Hills for Mount [...]
The Forest of Dean
The Forest of Dean is a historical region in the western part of Gloucestershire. The forest is roughly triangular and is bounded on all sides by the City of Gloucester to the east, River Severn to the south and the River Wye to the north and west. There are over 110 square kilometres of mixed [...]
Gloucestershire English Country Cottage Gardens
The quintessential English country cottage garden is one of grace and charm with riotous colour, tall hollyhocks, rose arbours, sunflowers lazily leaning against a muted old brick wall and bird baths covered in moss. Mature trees are the canopies under which bluebell and crocus grow in the early part of the year. The style of [...]
Cadbury World
A fabulous day out within striking distance of Cooks Green Holiday Cottage is Cadbury World near Birmingham. Not many people would say “No” to a chocolate packed day out to taste, and learn how the world’s favourite chocolate treats are manufactured. With lots of displays and attractions, this is a fun filled day for all [...]
Hot Air Ballooning in Gloucestershire
Ballooning has a real sense of occasion, and a pre-take off glass of champagne helps steady the nerves. Naturally, the pilots stick to a cup of tea or coffee. For a special treat and to see the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside at its best from an incredible vantage point, consider a champagne balloon flight. Most hot [...]
A Gloucestershire Ploughman’s Lunch
Gloucestershire is renowned for its fine produce and specialities. When you fancy an al fresco lunch, nothing could be finer than some fresh crusty bread, farm butter, Gloucester cheese, tomatoes, lettuce and pickles with a glass of pure apple juice or a glass of cider made from Gloucestershire’s ancient orchards. This combination of foods is [...]
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