Top Things to do in Stroud District
10 Things to do in Stroud District That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Stroud District, United Kingdom including Walks around Wotton-under-Edge, Fifi's Fancy Furniture, Museum in the Park, Woodchester Park, Painswick Beacon, Stratford Park Leisure Centre, Rush Skatepark, Shambles Market, Ancient Ram Inn, Painswick Rococo Garden.
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1. Walks around Wotton-under-Edge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By bazb949 - Watford, United Kingdom
A simple, there-and-back dog walk taking in Newark Park house and grounds. Just follow the Cotswold Way out of the village. A fairly steep climb through woods and up a track before branching off across fields to arrive at Newark's car park area. A modest entry fee gets you into the grounds (a welcome tea/coffee room with outside seating) where there's a choice of three, marked walks affording views and a chance to talk to the lambs. The gardens of the house are delightful and it's worth popping in to the house itself (leave the dogs outside). We spent the best part of a day out as the weather was glorious. The return, downhill, walk is much quicker, retracing our steps and taking in a path along side the stream and back into Valley Road. A very pleasant way to appreciate the English countryside and take in a little bit of history, too. Recommended!
2. Fifi's Fancy Furniture
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Fifi's Fancy Furniture was created to indulge my passion for all things beautiful. It was a way of combining my life long interest in design, furniture, colour, texture, upcycling, recycling and revamping furniture and artifacts that would sit well in traditional or contemporary settings alike.We are official stockists of The Frenchic Furniture Paint. We offer Beginner and advanced furniture painting courses and bookable drop in painting sessions.
3. Museum in the Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 230 reviews
The Museum in the Park is set in the beautiful grounds of Stratford Park in Stroud, Gloucestershire. Situated in a Grade II listed 17th Century wool merchant’s house; our collection tells the fascinating story of the Stroud District’s rich and diverse history. With over 4,000 objects on display, including dinosaur bones, historical paintings and even one of the world’s first lawnmowers, there is something to spark the interest of all of our visitors! In addition to the main displays in the mansion house, we have our modern extension which houses a small gift shop and café area, alongside a modern, purpose-built art gallery showing a varied programme of exhibitions. Behind this is Stroud’s ‘secret garden’ - a contemporary Walled Garden that will amaze and may well cause you to say 'wow'!
Reviewed By ksgoodwin169
We read about a craft fair being held in Stratford Park so decided to pay them a visit a good job we did as we came across the museum. When we went in it was absolutely magic and as we are in our 60s it brought back a lot of memories, well worth a visit. There is a lift which was very handy as I am partially disabled and struggle with stairs, on certain days there is a pop up cafe in the garden and can be accessed via a gentle winding ramp.
4. Woodchester Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 208 reviews
Reviewed By goosey47 - Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Lovely walk round the grounds with the family. Way walking but a bit muddy at times. The odd rope swing and seesaw to keep the children happy
5. Painswick Beacon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By 94ianf - Dulverton, United Kingdom
Great views after a long climb from Painswick but well worth it. The views are magnificent on a clear day you can see across Gloucester and see Wales which is over 100km.
6. Stratford Park Leisure Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By Fmwoody - Leominster, United Kingdom
We spent the afternoon in Stratford Park after having a lovely meal in The Nelson just across the road from the Park. We had a lovely stroll through - the children loved watching the ducks, swans and a very laid back heron who didnt seem phased by us at all! We had a lovely sit down listening to the visiting Brass band that was playing to quite a crowd from the bandstand - so lovely that this still happens here!! We then took the children onto have an hour playing in the playground which was great fun and they all had a wonderful time (the zip line was a HUGE success!) quite a few of us were wishing we had our swimsuits with us as we were all hot and the outdoor pool looked VERY inviting!! Love visiting here
7. Rush Skatepark
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Rush Skatepark is one of the largest indoor skate parks in the world – offering a unique rider experience – for BMX, Scooter, Skateboards, In-Line/Aggressive Skates. It’s also a family-friendly, family-run, award-winning park (and Community Interest Company). Boasting kick-ass facilities, Rush attracts riders and skaters from all over the world. We look forward to seeing you soon!!
Reviewed By crisoxley - Cheltenham, United Kingdom
I've been taking my nephew to Rush almost every week since August 2019 and I can't fault the place, from both a passionate observers perspective and from an 11 year old scooter riders point of view. The staff at Rush are fantastic - I haven't met a single member of staff who hasn't been warm, welcoming, friendly and willing to go above and beyond at every opportunity to help my nephew and I out. Everyone is very approachable - they all seem to be there because they love the scene as much as we do. Biggest shout out goes to all the instructing staff though - super passionate people who will do everything they can to try and impart that passion into all their lessons/clubs. In terms of facilities, for me it ticks every box. It's in a warehouse so you'll need a coat in the winter. The shop sells pretty much all all the essentials to keep you scooting if you break anything, and the canteen sells all the essentials to keep a cold parent warm, and a non-hyperactive child topped up with sugary goodness! I cant say I have ever used the toilet facilities but I know they have them. If I was really really pushed to offer suggestions to "make Rush better" it would be to offer more tables with plug socket access so that parents/guardians could use laptops whilst waiting for their kids - but that would be me really struggling for suggestions! Love Rush <3
8. Shambles Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Gabby26 - Helston, United Kingdom
it was a fabulous surprise to come across the shambles market in the middle of Stroud the Friday before Christmas 2017. It is held every Friday throughout the year and is a true delight. There was a stall called 'vintage mary' which i highly recommend if your into anything vintage or crafty - an abundance of good quality wool in a variety of colours! Also, there were many pre loved house hold items such as cutlery, plates and quaint little and large teapots along with cups and saucers - it is truly a must see!
9. Ancient Ram Inn
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 70 reviews
World Famous Historical Grade II* Listed Paranormal Event Location for Hire from 1 hour up to 9 hours
Reviewed By karensQ8876RK
What an amazing venue to do for a paranormal investigation! SO much energy and history there. My absolute favourite part was actually funny enough we were on our break and I was sitting at the table in John Humphrey's part of the house having a few salt and vinegar crisps and I for some reason I felt like there was some energy around me. So like most investigators do I picked up one of our K2 metres and asked if John liked salt and vinegar crisps and is that why I felt someone around me and the metre went all the way to red! So I decided I might as well record in case we got any other responses and omg! We had almost a 8 minute conversation with the most intelligent responses ever! It was an absolute pleasure to speak with him as I always wished I could have met him while he was still alive but now I truly can say I have met him in spirit! I have the full video and I would love to send it to Caroline and hope maybe she will see this and contact me so I can send it over to her. Your father was an amazing man Caroline and we learned so much about his amazing life that night. xxx
10. Painswick Rococo Garden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 798 reviews
Painswick Rococo Garden is a unique 18th century garden set in a hidden valley with lovely views of the surrounding countryside. Painswick Rococo Garden was designed in the 1740s as an English country gentleman's pleasure garden, a place for holding intimate garden parties. Laid out in a hidden valley around Painswick House, the Garden is now the country's only complete surviving rococo garden. Since 1984, an ambitious restoration programme has transformed the Garden from a woodland wilderness into a stunning place to escape the busy world. Enjoy beautifully-framed views or snuggle in one of the fanciful garden buildings. Battle to find the centre of the unusual maze and enjoy homemade food in the cafe afterwards. The Garden is famous for its snowdrop displays in winter, usually February
Reviewed By G0Charlie - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Check the website for the latest information. Currently large number of snowdrops out carpeting the ground. Many different varieties on show. Soon it will be daffodils and then blossom. Lovely path to walk around nice water features and views . Small shop with nice goods on sale and a lovely cafe with excellent coffee cakes and food. Eight pounds entrance fee although cafe is before the entrance. Would go again
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