Book : The Cotswolds
(Explorer Maps) by Ordnance Survey.
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Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. GL50 4SH.
01242 513 014. With over £5 million of prize money on offer
throughout the season, it is no wonder that we attract the best
National Hunt horses from England, Ireland, France and beyond.
We ensure that, when the horses get here they are looked after
like royalty, with all the facilities normally associated with
top training yards. www.cheltenham.co.uk. Location: About 1 mile
south of Bishops Cleeve.
Hailes Abbey, Nr Winchcombe,
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 5PB.Tel: 01242 602 398. Built
in the 13th century by Richard, Earl of Cornwall, Hailes became
famous when presented with a phial that was said to contain the
blood of Christ. National Trust. Charges apply. Location: About
5 miles east of Bishops Cleeve.
Bishops Cleeve Parish Council, 7a Mill Parade, Church Road, Bishop's
Cleeve GL52 8RL.
Gloucestershire Warwickshire
Steam Railway plc, The Railway Station, Toddington, Gloucesteshire,
GL54 5DT. Telephone: 01242 621405. Since 1981, volunteers have
restored over 10 miles of line, together with platforms, buildings,
steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock. Visit the GWR
at Toddington, Winchcombe, or Cheltenham Race Course stations.
www.gwsr.com. Station at Cheltenham (1 mile).
Bredon Barn, Bredon, nr Tewkesbury, Worcestershire. Tel: 01985
843600. 14th-century barn, beautifully constructed of local Cotswold
stone. Noted for its dramatic aisled interior and unusual stone
chimney cowling. National Trust. Charges apply. About 7 miles
north of Bishops Cleeve.
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