Lydney

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Attractions near here

  • Sudeley Castle(45.1 km)
    Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Cotswold Hills near the village of Winchcombe, Sudeley Castle is steeped in history. With royal connections spanning a thousand years, it has played an important role in the turbulent and changing times of England's past.
  • Hidcote Manor Gardens(63.1 km)
    Hidcote Manor Garden is one of England's great gardens. It was the life's passion of one man, self-taught gardener Lawrence Johnston who created his 'garden of rooms'.
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace(75.4 km)
    Step into the house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and re-enter the Tudor world. Newly refurbished, the house now offers visitors a fascinating insight into life as it was when Shakespeare was a child.

Cities and towns near here

  • Bristol(31.3 km)
  • Cheltenham(35.7 km)
    Located in the rolling countryside of the county of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham is a fascinating town boasting picturesque architecture and unique shops. Cheltenham is also known as the 'gateway to the Cotswolds' due to its convenient access to this picturesque region.
  • Hereford(38.3 km)
  • Bath(40.7 km)
    The World Heritage Site of Bath and the stunning countryside surrounding it is one of England's most beautiful places to visit. Bath, England, is a unique city; its hot springs, Roman Baths, splendid Abbey and Georgian stone crescents have attracted visitors for centuries. Set in rolling Somerset countryside, just over 100 miles west of London, it is a beautiful and unforgettable place to visit.
  • Winchcombe(45.1 km)
    Winchcombe is a traditional English village located in the heart of the Cotswolds.
  • Blakemere(46.5 km)
  • Cardiff(53.7 km)
  • Bourton-on-the-Water(54.8 km)
  • Worcester(54.8 km)
  • Evesham(55.7 km)
    Evesham is a pleasant town on the banks of the River Avon.
  • Carterton(63.6 km)
  • Faringdon(64.8 km)
  • Alcester(69.7 km)
    Alcester is the quintessential English market town, an architectural gem with a lively community feel set in the attractive, rolling 'Shakespeare's Countryside', just seven miles west of Stratford-on-Avon. Situated on the River Arrow, its medieval street pattern survives almost intact, along with many ancient properties including the wonderful church of St Nicholas with its 14th century tower and the early 17th century town hall.
  • Charlbury(72.8 km)
  • Great Alne(73 km)
    Great Alne is a pretty village located just outside the town of Stratford-upon-Avon. The village is made up of pretty cottages and a fantastic 400 year old pub. The village has easy access to Stratford-upon-Avon, Birmingham, warwick and other towns.
  • North Leigh(74.5 km)
  • Stratford-upon-Avon(75.3 km)
    Situated on the River Avon in the Heart of England, the most well known Stratford-upon-Avon attractions include the most famous as the birthplace of England’s greatest poet and playwright, William Shakespeare. Home to the Royal Shakespeare Company, 5 historic houses linked to the Bard and a wealth of other great tourist attractions, Stratford-upon-Avon also has some great accommodation on offer. The thriving market town is a perfect combination of old and new, and with its beautiful surroundings, is a fine place to visit for a relaxing holiday.
  • Hook Norton(76.8 km)
  • Bearley(78.1 km)
  • Wellesbourne(81.6 km)
  • Salisbury(89.3 km)
    Salisbury is a an ancient city in the south west of England, dominated by the glorious Cathedral.
  • Leamington Spa(91.4 km)
  • Coventry(101.4 km)
    Coventry is a city dominated by its stunning state of the art Cathedral, with wide pedestranised streets, modern architecture, good shopping facilities, fashionable restaurants, luxurious modern hotels, parks and gardens, theatres, and sports venues.

Famous People

  • William Shakespeare(75.3 km)
    Shakespeare's reputation as dramatist and poet actor is unique and he is considered by many to be the greatest playwright of all time, although many of the facts of his life remain mysterious. William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire and was baptised on 26 April 1564