Book : The Cotswolds
(Explorer Maps) by Ordnance Survey.
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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 9 miles east of Tewkesbury.
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 7 miles south east of Tewkesbury.
The Malvern Showground / Three Counties Showground, WR13 6NW.
Families from all over the three counties and beyond turned out
to enjoy a feast of countryside life. For full details of events
scheduled at the Malvern Showground see website. www.threecounties.co.uk.
About 9 miles north west of Tewkesbury.
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 (6 miles).
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 2 miles
north of Tewkesbury.
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