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: South of
Cleeve Hill, on the outskirts of Cheltenham.
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 Cleeve Hill.
Chedworth Roman Villa, Yanworth, nr Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
GL54 3LJ. Tel: 01242 890256. Remains of one of the largest Romano-British
villas in the country. 1700 year-old stately home. National Trust.
Charges apply. About 10 miles south east of Cleeve Hill.
Holst Birthplace Museum,
4 Clarence Road, Pittville, Cheltenham, Glos, GL52 2AY. Tel:
01242 524846. Cheltenham's Regency terrace house where Gustav
Holst, composer of The Planets was born in 1874. Gift shop specialising
in Holst recordings and Victorian style toys. Limited disabled
access - not suitable for wheelchair users. www.holstmuseum.org.uk.
Location: South of Cleeve Hill, in the centre of Cheltenham.
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.
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