Guidebook for Bisley
Sightseeing
A picture postcard Gloucestershire village high in the Cotswolds. Beautiful stone houses, grand and humble built over the last 500 yrs. Enjoy the Church, Wells, pubs and shop. Just wander!
6 locals recommend
Bisley
A picture postcard Gloucestershire village high in the Cotswolds. Beautiful stone houses, grand and humble built over the last 500 yrs. Enjoy the Church, Wells, pubs and shop. Just wander!
A lovely old Roman Cotswold town, Centred around a beautiful Abbey and on the edge of Cirencester park and house. Great shopping and eateries. Great markets, inside and out..(check the days!).
373 locals recommend
Cirencester
A lovely old Roman Cotswold town, Centred around a beautiful Abbey and on the edge of Cirencester park and house. Great shopping and eateries. Great markets, inside and out..(check the days!).
A beautiful local small town that is all that is the Cotswolds. Explore the church, look for the old Quaker House, wander the narrow streets and find tea and cakes. Park in the car park.
58 locals recommend
Painswick
A beautiful local small town that is all that is the Cotswolds. Explore the church, look for the old Quaker House, wander the narrow streets and find tea and cakes. Park in the car park.
A pretty village famous for its Arts and Crafts connections. The church is particularly pretty where local craftsmen are buried. The Bell Inn (see separate entry) great for food and drink. Good walks.
Sapperton
A pretty village famous for its Arts and Crafts connections. The church is particularly pretty where local craftsmen are buried. The Bell Inn (see separate entry) great for food and drink. Good walks.
A very pretty estate village. Good walks into the valley, a pub, local shop and a great garden centre next to the 17th c Miserdon Park Estate. Walk in its gardens, spectacular!
Miserden
A very pretty estate village. Good walks into the valley, a pub, local shop and a great garden centre next to the 17th c Miserdon Park Estate. Walk in its gardens, spectacular!
This is the information centre for the Cotswold canal that once linked the Thames with the Severn. Well worth a visit, lots of info about great days out and walks. Visit the Lock cafe, sweet!
11 locals recommend
Cotswold Canals Trust
WallbridgeThis is the information centre for the Cotswold canal that once linked the Thames with the Severn. Well worth a visit, lots of info about great days out and walks. Visit the Lock cafe, sweet!
Kid friendly area with lots of out door activities for all. Sailing, kayaking, cycling, swimming, birding and loads more. A great day out for all. Start at the attractive centre with food for all.
20 locals recommend
Cotswold Lakes Trust
Cirencester RoadKid friendly area with lots of out door activities for all. Sailing, kayaking, cycling, swimming, birding and loads more. A great day out for all. Start at the attractive centre with food for all.
Miserdon Estate, village, pub and house are a must. A beautiful Cotswold Estate village and great pub. Visit the house and gardens, walk the estate and enjoy the Essential Cotswolds
22 locals recommend
Miserden Estate
Miserdon Estate, village, pub and house are a must. A beautiful Cotswold Estate village and great pub. Visit the house and gardens, walk the estate and enjoy the Essential Cotswolds
Drinks & Nightlife
A great local, everybody's idea of an English country pub. Good food, log fire, old, very old! Set near the church in a beautiful village. Car park and garden nearby. Booking recommended.
8 locals recommend
The Bear Inn
George StreetA great local, everybody's idea of an English country pub. Good food, log fire, old, very old! Set near the church in a beautiful village. Car park and garden nearby. Booking recommended.
A favourite local. Good food, secluded garden and car park. A local how they used to be ( no TV etc!) look out for skittles and other events outside. The cricket green is nearby.
Stirrup Cup Bisley
Cheltenham RoadA favourite local. Good food, secluded garden and car park. A local how they used to be ( no TV etc!) look out for skittles and other events outside. The cricket green is nearby.
Laurie Lee's favourite pub, opposite where he is now buried. Overlooks the Slad valley in this beautiful area of the Cotswolds. Check out his new 'Centenery Walk' , his beer and the view from the bar!
67 locals recommend
The Woolpack Inn
Slad RoadLaurie Lee's favourite pub, opposite where he is now buried. Overlooks the Slad valley in this beautiful area of the Cotswolds. Check out his new 'Centenery Walk' , his beer and the view from the bar!
The view on a sunny evening from this secluded country pub is dreamy. Great food and atmosphere make this place special. Log fires in winter. Wi fi. Walk down by the disused canal. Booking recommend.
39 locals recommend
The Crown Inn
63 Bristol RdThe view on a sunny evening from this secluded country pub is dreamy. Great food and atmosphere make this place special. Log fires in winter. Wi fi. Walk down by the disused canal. Booking recommend.
A local favourite, especially for the 2 in 1 pies, a must! Allsorts of fillings to combine to your taste, Good beer, parking easy. Booking recommended.
16 locals recommend
The Weighbridge Inn
A local favourite, especially for the 2 in 1 pies, a must! Allsorts of fillings to combine to your taste, Good beer, parking easy. Booking recommended.
Everything Else
Lots of great local shops. Check out the butchers, the pastry shop by the Clock tower, Williams, the Cotswolds arts and crafts shop and the Library for the weekend WI stalls and fab home made produce
10 locals recommend
Nailsworth Town Centre
Lots of great local shops. Check out the butchers, the pastry shop by the Clock tower, Williams, the Cotswolds arts and crafts shop and the Library for the weekend WI stalls and fab home made produce
Entertainment & Activities
A world famous bird sanctuary both wild and tame, will entertain birders and kids alike. Don't miss the canoe rides among the reeds great fun. Lots to do for all the family, a good day out.
98 locals recommend
WWT Slimbridge
BowditchA world famous bird sanctuary both wild and tame, will entertain birders and kids alike. Don't miss the canoe rides among the reeds great fun. Lots to do for all the family, a good day out.
Food Scene
Michelin rated and at the smart end of local eating. Certainly great food in a lovely environment. Outside the garden is lovely. Lunch delicious and good value. Booking recommended.
67 locals recommend
The Bell at Sapperton
Michelin rated and at the smart end of local eating. Certainly great food in a lovely environment. Outside the garden is lovely. Lunch delicious and good value. Booking recommended.
Great local beer and pizzas beer, totally unique environment, tent, hot water bottles in winter, funky.Fri and Sat for entertainment , brewery tours etc etc
Check it out its great!
64 locals recommend
Stroud Brewery
London RoadGreat local beer and pizzas beer, totally unique environment, tent, hot water bottles in winter, funky.Fri and Sat for entertainment , brewery tours etc etc
Check it out its great!
Arts & Culture
The place to go to get background of the Arts and Crafts movement in the Cotswolds.
30 locals recommend
Cheltenham Library
Clarence StreetThe place to go to get background of the Arts and Crafts movement in the Cotswolds.