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Entertainment!
The Barn Theatre - A Fringe Theatre with some great productions and some one off performances. Enjoy a drink at the bar and feel free to take it in with you and relax and enjoy the show.
25 locals recommend
Barn Theatre
3 Beeches RdThe Barn Theatre - A Fringe Theatre with some great productions and some one off performances. Enjoy a drink at the bar and feel free to take it in with you and relax and enjoy the show.
Bit of a drive from the lodge but if you enjoy tasting Gin it is a worthwhile experience and great Gin and Whiskey and you can taste as many as you like at the end of the tour. Very knowledgeable staff.
81 locals recommend
Cotswolds Distillery Visitor Centre, Shop and Café
Whichford RoadBit of a drive from the lodge but if you enjoy tasting Gin it is a worthwhile experience and great Gin and Whiskey and you can taste as many as you like at the end of the tour. Very knowledgeable staff.
Great for families, booking essential at busy times of year.
88 locals recommend
Cotswold Country Park & Beach
Spratsgate LaneGreat for families, booking essential at busy times of year.
for kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddling, windsurfing, archery, team building. For further details see web
High Ropes course is a new addition to the centre
35 locals recommend
South Cerney Outdoor
12 Spine Rd Efor kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddling, windsurfing, archery, team building. For further details see web
High Ropes course is a new addition to the centre
For hire of Kayaks, Paddle Boarding,
Rowing, Canoe. Web site http://www.cotswoldwaterparkhire.com/ Tel – 01285 860086.
16 locals recommend
Lake 86 Cotswold Water Park
86 Spine Rd EFor hire of Kayaks, Paddle Boarding,
Rowing, Canoe. Web site http://www.cotswoldwaterparkhire.com/ Tel – 01285 860086.
Water skiing Wakeboarding and
Inflatable rides. Web site https://www.lakeside-ski.co.uk/ Tel 01285 860606.
18 locals recommend
Lakeside Ski & Wake
Station RoadWater skiing Wakeboarding and
Inflatable rides. Web site https://www.lakeside-ski.co.uk/ Tel 01285 860606.
Wildlife park in Bradwell Grove, England
The Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens exhibits over 260 different species of animals. The park is set in 160 acres of landscaped parkland and gardens 2 miles south of Burford, on the A361, Oxfordshire, England.
442 locals recommend
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
Wildlife park in Bradwell Grove, England
The Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens exhibits over 260 different species of animals. The park is set in 160 acres of landscaped parkland and gardens 2 miles south of Burford, on the A361, Oxfordshire, England.
Wildlife park in Bourton-on-the-Water, England
DescriptionBirdland Park and Gardens, often called Birdland, is a wildlife park in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, England. First opened in 1957, the park moved to its current location in 1989
83 locals recommend
Birdland
Wildlife park in Bourton-on-the-Water, England
DescriptionBirdland Park and Gardens, often called Birdland, is a wildlife park in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, England. First opened in 1957, the park moved to its current location in 1989
Hire bikes to cycle on the National Cycle trails to local villages or to enjoy the Lakes and countryside
34 locals recommend
Cotswold Water Park Hire
Spine Road EastHire bikes to cycle on the National Cycle trails to local villages or to enjoy the Lakes and countryside
Owned by the BBC presenter from Countryfile Adam Henson. Lots of entertainment for all types of weather at no extra cost after the entrance fee.
251 locals recommend
Cotswold Farm Park
Owned by the BBC presenter from Countryfile Adam Henson. Lots of entertainment for all types of weather at no extra cost after the entrance fee.
Suggest having a look at the website. You will need to park your car and walk down a footpath to the pool entrance. You may have to join a queue to gain entry.
45 locals recommend
Cirencester Open Air Swimming Pool
Suggest having a look at the website. You will need to park your car and walk down a footpath to the pool entrance. You may have to join a queue to gain entry.
Lechlade Riverside Car Park
Boat trips, riverside walks, kayaking.
Food scene
Its the nearest place to eat from the lodge.
A contemporary bar/restaurant, offering classic pub fare and a lakeside terrace. Booking recommended as is popular. – Adjacent to Muddy Duck Café. Tel – 01285 864111
20 locals recommend
The Old Boathouse
Its the nearest place to eat from the lodge.
A contemporary bar/restaurant, offering classic pub fare and a lakeside terrace. Booking recommended as is popular. – Adjacent to Muddy Duck Café. Tel – 01285 864111
The garden area has recently been refurbished and has an outdoor bar. Check website for opening times as they change throughout the year.
15 locals recommend
The Old George Inn
The garden area has recently been refurbished and has an outdoor bar. Check website for opening times as they change throughout the year.
Offering Traditional Pub food and Sunday Lunch, also at reasonable prices. Tel – 01285 860215
15 locals recommend
Eliot Arms
Offering Traditional Pub food and Sunday Lunch, also at reasonable prices. Tel – 01285 860215
South Cerney Tandoori Balti House
7 Clarks HayRestaurant & Takeaway.
on Spring Lake – Serving Breakfast, Tea/ Coffee, Lunches, Dinner and Bar. Booking is recommended in high season. – Turn right out of main entrance then right into Station Road, enter Spring Lake site, Brasserie can be found to the left. Tel 01285 862894. - Food not available 7 days a week
40 locals recommend
The Lakeside Brasserie
Station Roadon Spring Lake – Serving Breakfast, Tea/ Coffee, Lunches, Dinner and Bar. Booking is recommended in high season. – Turn right out of main entrance then right into Station Road, enter Spring Lake site, Brasserie can be found to the left. Tel 01285 862894. - Food not available 7 days a week
For Breakfast, Morning Coffee, Lunch and Afternoon Tea. – From the main entrance take the footpath to the left, passing the Care Home, towards the Canal, turning right under the road leading to Gateway Centre car park.
26 locals recommend
Relish at The Gateway Cafe
17 Spine Rd EFor Breakfast, Morning Coffee, Lunch and Afternoon Tea. – From the main entrance take the footpath to the left, passing the Care Home, towards the Canal, turning right under the road leading to Gateway Centre car park.
Bright, blue-hued eatery serving elevated European & Spanish style tapas dishes plus wine & beer.
A very popular restaurant in Cirencester Booking essential
9 locals recommend
Tierra and Mar
29 Sheep StBright, blue-hued eatery serving elevated European & Spanish style tapas dishes plus wine & beer.
A very popular restaurant in Cirencester Booking essential
Traditional Cafe for Breakfast, Lunch and afternoon tea. Enjoy the space indoors or spacious garden.
8 locals recommend
Jennies Kitchen
Fridays Ham LaneTraditional Cafe for Breakfast, Lunch and afternoon tea. Enjoy the space indoors or spacious garden.
Small Cafe selling Hot and Cold drinks, Cakes and Ice Creams. Its just a very short walk from the lodge. Can sit out and enjoy the views of the Lake.
The Lodge at Lake 12
12 Spine Rd ESmall Cafe selling Hot and Cold drinks, Cakes and Ice Creams. Its just a very short walk from the lodge. Can sit out and enjoy the views of the Lake.
Good Food an excellent place to sit outdoors and enjoy the view across the Thames out to rolling hills. Excellent Sunset viewing!
11 locals recommend
The Red Lion Castle Eaton
The StreetGood Food an excellent place to sit outdoors and enjoy the view across the Thames out to rolling hills. Excellent Sunset viewing!
Waterside Cafe
Wickwater LaneWaterside Kitchen & Bar. Good food with a difference!
A great pub serving great food. Great place to stop after a walk or cycle ride from the lodge. Does sometimes have live music! Covered outdoor seating.
27 locals recommend
The Greyhound
Ashton RoadA great pub serving great food. Great place to stop after a walk or cycle ride from the lodge. Does sometimes have live music! Covered outdoor seating.
Restaurant, please check on website for up to date information on opening times and menu. Not open Wednesday or Thursday. Please do book a table.
22 locals recommend
Royal Oak
High StreetRestaurant, please check on website for up to date information on opening times and menu. Not open Wednesday or Thursday. Please do book a table.