If you’re looking for picturesque beauty spots to enjoy on a day out, Gloucestershire is full of choices. With its wide variety of parks, gardens and arboretums, there’s plenty for you to discover.
The towns of Gloucestershire have good reason to celebrate their parks. In late 2023, as reported by Gloucestershire Live, Cheltenham’s Sandford Park was ranked among the best in the country, and awarded the Green Flag, joining six other parks in the area.
If you’re looking for park homes for sale in Gloucestershire, the county boasts several residential park home communities, such as Woodlands Park and Greenacres Park from Gloucestershire Park Homes, or Orchard Park from Park Home Life, described here: http://www.parkhomelife.com/our-parks/orchard-park-homes-gloucester-gloucestershire.
If it’s days out you’re looking for here are six great places to enjoy.
Birdland Park and Gardens
Caring for 500 exotic birds, from penguins and birds of prey to cranes, Birdland Park and Gardens promises an educational experience, including the Jurassic Journey themed walk for kids.
Westonbirt Arboretum
Managed by the Forestry Commission, Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, is considered one of the finest collections in the world. Open all year round, families can enjoy guided walks, activities and seasonal events in the summer and at Christmas.
Painswick Rococo Garden
Designed in the 1740s, this is the country’s only surviving complete Rococo garden. Charming and including a maze, it provides a tranquil day out.
Batsford Arboretum
One of the largest private tree collections in the country, Batsford Arboretum is a colourful collection of trees and shrubs in 56 acres of wild gardens. With events throughout the year, the only day it’s shut is Christmas Day.
Woodchester Park
Nestling in a secluded wooded valley, Woodchester Park has lakes, a boat house, and hides a disused quarry. Look out for wildlife such as herons and carp amongst the beautiful scenery.
Cotswold Country Park and Beach
For lovers of fun on the water, Cotswold Country Park and Beach offers stand-up paddle boards, kayaks and boats on its lake, as well as an enormous inflatable aqua adventure park for all the family.
