Castles to visit in Gloucestershire
A guide to Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds of England, highlighting attractions, history, and visitor information.
An impressive medieval castle on a hillside site overlooking the River Wye. The site was first fortified by the Norman lord William Fitz Baderon after he obtained the estate in 1086. That first fortification was a motte and bailey fortress, but that was replaced by a square stone keep built atop the motte sometime in the late 12th century. The keep stood over 100 foot in height, and may have served to guard the ford at Bigsweir.
St Briavel's,
Gloucestershire,
England, GL15 6RG
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 >>
