Local Attractions and Links
The Old Passage is perfectly placed to explore one of Britain's
most beautiful counties and is within 45 minutes drive of the
cities Gloucester, Bath, Bristol and Cheltenham. On our
doorstep is the internationally famous Slimbridge Wildfowl and
Wetlands Trust, ancient Berkeley Castle and the picturesque
Gloucester & Sharpness Canal.
Throughout the year, the local town of Stroud hosts all manner
of arts and cultural festivals featuring; Textiles, Photography,
'site09', Landscape and Nature, Food and Walking. And there's
often a Beer festival at nearby Frocester and Slimbridge.
We offer below some links to help you plan and get the most out
of your stay:
| • ArtBreaks - art-based courses in photography, painting and guided local walks • Berkeley Castle - where history has been made • Stroud Valleys Artspace - art studios and annual art festival • Stroudwater Textile Festival - annual International Textile Festival • The Cotswolds and the Forest of Dean - Britain's Rural Capital of Culture  |
• Stroud
Tourist Information - Thorough local information • The Magnificent Severn - events celebrating the River Severn • Walking the Land - Guided walks by artists  • Walking information - maps, routes and guides • Westonbirt Arboretum - a beautiful Grade 1 Listed landscape and site of over 25000 specimens trees and shrubs • The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust - The birthplace of modern conservation and environmental awareness |
