Glorious Gardens & Historic Homes

The Cotswolds and Severn Vale are a haven of manor houses and glorious gardens. Places such as Sudeley Castle, an estate with royal connections spanning over 1000 years has beauty in both. The manors of Snowshill and Stanway host charming and remarkable gardens, whilst Wallsworth Hall shows how nature and art can combine in fascinating grounds and exhibitions.

1. Snowshill Manor
The delightful organic Arts & Crafts garden was designed by its owner Charles Paget Wade, in collaboration with MH Baillie Scot, as a series of outdoor rooms. It is a lively mix of cottage flowers, bright colours and delightful scents with stunning views across the Cotswold countryside. The Manor, home to Wade’s collection of craftsmanship and design, will be closed in 2004 for essential work. Pre-booked out of hours tours are available.

Tel: 01386 852410
Email: snowshillmanor@nationaltrust.org.uk
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk (link opens in new window)
Open: Mar-Nov
Special Incentives: Reductions on groups of 15+, coach driver receives a food voucher
Price: Under £7 (free to National Trust members)
Maximum Group Number: 100
Maximum Catering Number: 50
Disabled Access & Toilet

2. Stanway House & Baroque Water Gardens
One of the most romantic manor houses in Britain with formal landscaped grounds. These include a restored cascade, upper pond, waterfall, grand canal and a 165ft fountain, the tallest in England. Guided tours available.

Tel: 01386 584469
Open: Jun-Aug (limited opening)
Special Incentives: Discount for groups of 10+
Price: Under £5
Maximum Group Number: 35

3. Sudeley Castle
Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Cotswolds, Sudeley Castle has royal connections spanning over 1000 years. The surrounding award winning gardens are stunning. These include the recreated Knot Garden, the walled Secret Garden and the famed Queen’s Garden with its old-fashioned roses and herbs. June sees this garden at its best during Rose Week. Pre-booked guided tours & talks available.

Tel: 01242 602308
Email: marketing@sudeley.org.uk
Web: www.sudeleycastle.co.uk (link opens in new window)
Open: Apr-Oct (gardens open March)
Special Incentives: Driver & group organiser go free, food voucher for driver
Price: Under £6
Maximum Group Number: no max. no.
Maximum Catering Number: free flow restaurant
Disabled Access & Toilet (access to gardens only)

4. Winchcombe Railway Museum & Gardens
See a history of railway life with all types of memorabilia which can be operated by visitors. The garden is full of rare plants, features a Victorian vegetable garden and also contains a medicinal herb garden.

Tel: 01242 620641
Open: Apr-Oct
Price: Under £3
Disabled Access

5. Nature in Art / Wallsworth Hall, Twigworth
A museum set in a fine Georgian mansion containing art inspired by nature. Artists of international repute are on exhibition, from Picasso to David Shepherd. Introductory talks and themed lectures are available.

Tel: 01452 731422
Email: ninart@globalnet.co.uk
Web: www.nature-in-art.org.uk (link opens in new window)
Open: All year
Special Incentives: 50p discount per person, driver free
Price: Under £5
Maximum Group Number: 100
Maximum Catering Number: 60
Disabled Access & Toilet

Coach Parking – Free at the following locations:
• Sudeley Castle
• Snowshill Manor
• Nature in Art
• Stanway House
• Winchcombe – Back Lane

Eating Out - the following locations have tea rooms / eateries:
• Snowshill Manor
• Sudeley Castle
• Nature In Art
• Winchcombe

Suggested Tour (round trip = approx 25 miles)
1 – 2 Start your tour in the Winchcombe area with a visit to Snowshill Manor (morning tea / lunch) or Stanway House
3 – 4 Move onto Winchcombe to see Sudeley Castle & The Railway Museum
5 Visit Nature in Art and have afternoon tea

Please refer to a road map

For further information contact the Tourist Information Centre: 01684 295027
Email: groupinfo@tewkesburybc.gov.uk