Things to Do in Woodchester
18 attractions and days out
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Historic Houses & Gardens
Hidcote Manor Garden
This celebrated Arts and Crafts garden features stunning outdoor rooms filled with rare plants and colourful borders. Facilities include parking, a restaurant and baby changing areas.
Historic Houses & Gardens
Woodchester Mansion
Hunt for carved stone creatures among the Gothic architecture of this unfinished Victorian mansion, where 44 animal sculptures hide throughout the atmospheric rooms and grounds.
Indoor Soft Play
Go Bananas Indoor Softplay Centre
Young adventurers can climb, slide and explore exciting play zones at this Ebley Wharf soft play venue, featuring baby-changing facilities and pushchair access throughout.
Cinema & Theatre
Gloucester Apollo
This wheelchair-accessible cinema and theatre venue in Merrywalks Shopping Centre offers on-site dining and parking, making it a convenient entertainment choice for families visiting Gloucester.
Cinema & Theatre
Vue Stroud
Experience blockbuster entertainment across six modern screens at this Merrywalks Centre cinema, offering wheelchair access, onsite parking and snacks to complete your family movie outing.
Swimming & Leisure Centres
Stratford Park Leisure Centre
A well-equipped leisure complex in Stroud featuring an impressive 50-metre outdoor swimming pool that's perfect for sunny days, plus extensive indoor sports facilities year-round.
Parks & Play Areas
Painswick Rococo Garden
This enchanting 18th-century garden offers pushchair-friendly pathways through woodland and ornamental features, with baby changing facilities available for families visiting this historic Cotswold gem.
Adventure & Activity Centres
Saul Junction Boat Hire
Explore the peaceful Gloucester waterways at your own pace with canal boat rentals perfect for families who want a unique day out on the water, complete with parking and picnic-friendly facilities.
Parks & Play Areas
Westonbirt The National Arboretum
Home to an extraordinary living collection of 15,000+ trees, this stunning arboretum offers engaging family trails through beautiful woodlands. Fully accessible with pushchairs, wheelchairs welcome, dog-friendly, plus onsite dining.
Swimming & Leisure Centres
Wotton Pool
A community swimming pool on Symn Lane offering aquatic fun for families, with onsite parking and toilet facilities available for visitors throughout their stay.
Zoos & Animal Parks
WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Experience spectacular wildlife up close in Gloucestershire's wetlands, where families can feed exotic birds by hand and embark on thrilling safaris through natural habitats.
Skiing & Snowboarding
Gloucester Ski & Snowboard Centre
Experience real snow sports action on Robinswood Hill's slopes, where families can try skiing, snowboarding, tubing and SnoXross. Complete with parking, a restaurant and full facilities including accessible options.
Landmarks & Monuments
Great Witcombe Roman Villa
Explore the fascinating remains of this ancient Roman country house in the Gloucestershire countryside, complete with well-preserved mosaic floors and a unique bath suite. Pack a picnic to enjoy after discovering nearly 2,000 years of history.
Parks & Play Areas
Thames Path National Trail
Follow this scenic walking route stretching from the Cotswolds to London, offering young adventurers miles of riverside discovery and natural exploration along England's most famous waterway.
Farm Parks
Cattle Country Adventure Farm Park Berkeley
Meet farmyard friends and explore action-packed play zones at this all-weather Berkeley Heath attraction, where indoor and outdoor activities blend perfectly for family adventures whatever the season.
Theme Parks & Funfairs
Baboon Adventures- Offroad Electric Scooter Tours for Families
Experience the thrill of guided electric scooter adventures across the scenic Charlton Park Estate, perfect for families seeking an exciting outdoor activity together.
Castles & Palaces
Berkeley Castle
Step into England's longest-inhabited fortress, where centuries of royal intrigue and medieval splendour await discovery in the heart of Gloucestershire's beautiful countryside.
Museums & Galleries
Dr Jenners House
Step into the historic home of Edward Jenner, pioneer of the smallpox vaccine, and discover his groundbreaking medical legacy. This accessible museum welcomes picnics and offers convenient parking.
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