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 1 mile east of Winchcombe.
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 4 miles south west of Winchcombe.
Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Nr Stow on the Wold, Cheltenham,
Gloucestershire, GL54 5UG. (5 miles from Bourton on the Water)
Tel: 01451 850 307. The Home of Rare Breed Conservation with
over 50 flocks and herds of British rare-breed farm animals.
The Farm Park is regularly featured on television, including
holiday programmes, The Really Wild Show and Absolutely Animals.
www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk. Location: About 5 miles east of Winchcombe.
Snowshill Manor, Snowshill,
nr Broadway, Gloucestershire WR12 7JU. Tel: 01386 852410. Cotswold
manor house. The home of thousands of fascinating treasures collected
entirely by architect and craftsman, Charles Paget Wade. Arts
& Crafts-style garden. National Trust. Charges apply. About
5 miles north east of Winchcombe.
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 Winchcombe.
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