Medieval Monasteries - Gloucestershire Travel Information
A guide to Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds of England, highlighting attractions, history, and visitor information.
One of the finest surviving examples of a medieval Dominican friary. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries the friary buildings were converted into a house in Tudor style, and still later, into a cloth factory.
Blackfriars Lane,
Gloucester,
Gloucestershire,
England
Greyfriars is the partial remain of an early Tudor friary church of the Franciscan order of monks. The Franciscans were often called 'Grey Friars' due to the colour of their robes.
Greyfriars Walk,
Gloucester,
Gloucestershire,
England
Ruins of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1246. Hailes was an important pilgrimage site in the Middle Ages. There is a small museum. more...
Winchcombe,
Cheltenham,
Gloucestershire,
England, GL54 5PB
A 16th century gatehouse is all that remains of medieval Kingswood Abbey. The gatehouse is composed of a wide central arch with a gabled chamber above, and two story precinct walls to either side. The modern road runs through the gateway arch. The mullioned widow above the archway is beautifully sculptured in late Perpendicular style.
This magnificent hotel, set in 30 acres of glorious parkland and the setting for one of Britain's finest Arboretums with some 300 rare and protected trees, has been created from a splendid Grade II Victorian Gothic mansion. Tortworth Court stands on the Cotswold Edge, a dramatic escarpment, which falls away … more >>
Exuding an elegant charm the Ramada Bristol North, The Grange hotel is set in 18 acres of tranquil gardens. The unique setting of the 19th century hotel offers guests a peaceful country manor retreat within easy reach of the vibrant buzz of the city. Just 5 miles from … more >>
