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Gothic Cottage

Gloucester, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL1 4HT - England, UK

Beautifully restored and well-presented, this charming 200 year old cottage is one of the most picturesque and historic properties in the ancient City of Gloucester. Nestling close to this bustling mulicultural centre, the cottage is an ideal base for...

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Attractions near Gothic Cottage

A selection of attractions close to Gothic Cottage:

Gloucester City Museum (< 1 Mile)

The Victorians had a passion for museums. Gloucester acquired its imposing purpose-built museum in 1900, but the collection it was built to house was started...

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Merchant’s Quay Shopping Centre (< 1 Mile)

At the heart of the historic docks is this waterfront complex of cafés and speciality shops. Its covered courtyard gives access to Phillpotts Warehouse, which...

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National Waterways Museum (< 1 Mile)

Immerse yourself in Britain’s canals without getting wet. Hands-on displays illuminate life and work on the waterways. Learn how to drive a barge through a...

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Little Cloister House (< 1 Mile)

The Abbey of St Peter was grand enough to have two cloisters. The smaller one gave onto the monastic infirmary. So we can picture it...

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Guildhall (< 1 Mile)

The Guildhall was built in 1890-2 for Gloucester City Council. Architect George H. Hunt did not stint on the civic magnificence. When the building was...

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Greyfriars (< 1 Mile)

Ruins are all that remain of the medieval Greyfriars. This Franciscan friary was founded around 1230 by Thomas, lord of Berkeley Castle. The Franciscans were...

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Gloucestershire Archives (< 1 Mile)

The Gloucestershire Archives are a fascinating collection of documents that have a history that goes back many hundreds of years. A great deal of...

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Golden Cross (< 1 Mile)

Here’s the proof that Gloucester flourished in Elizabethan times. This fine town house would have been built for a prosperous merchant, living above his shop....

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The Soldiers of Gloucester Museum (< 1 Mile)

Sphinxes guard the entrance to this military museum. Why? The sphinx of Egypt is a battle honour won by the Gloucestershire Regiment. Inside is displayed...

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The Fountain Inn (< 1 Mile)

Few public houses have a history as long as this one. The present building dates from the 17th century, but there was an inn on...

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King’s School (< 1 Mile)

Henry VIII founded King’s School. When he converted the Abbey of St Peter into Gloucester Cathedral, he also replaced the monastic school with a cathedral...

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Historic Gloucester Docks (< 1 Mile)

Britain’s most inland port was once thronged with ships unloading their cargoes. Massive Victorian warehouses and a steam crane conjure up those days so well...

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Shire Hall (1.1 Miles)

Gloucestershire County Council has an impressive home. The original building opened in 1816. It was designed by Sir Robert Smirke for the county magistrates. His...

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Coach and Horses (1.1 Miles)

This pub’s overhanging upper floor gives away its age. Its sturdy timber frame has seen out the centuries. The core of it was built in...

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Gloucester Cathedral (1.1 Miles)

The beautiful Gloucester Cathedral has been a place of worship for more than 1,300 years. With its stunning architecture, the cloisters are regarded as one...

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Gloucester Folk Museum (1.2 Miles)

Discover what life was really like in Gloucester over the last 500 years. On display is local history, home life, crafts, trades and industries. Children...

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St Mary de Lode Church (1.2 Miles)

This church is a curiosity. Its nave was rebuilt in 1825-6 by James Cooke. He was a local mason, but he chose to support the...

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Nature in Art (3.6 Miles)

The world’s first museum dedicated exclusively to art inspired by nature in all forms, styles and media. Spanning 1500 years, the collection has been created...

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Fiery Beacon Gallery (7.5 Miles)

The Fiery Beacon Gallery exhibits and sells unusual and contemporary arts and crafts. Regularly changing exhibitions focus on painting, jewellery, glass, ceramics, photography, textiles and...

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Painswick Woodcrafts (7.5 Miles)

The Cotswolds is well known for its craft shops and galleries, selling everything from jewellery to ceramics. This one sells nothing but wood, particularly items...

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(All distances are direct and may be longer by road)