Rudford Travel Guide

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Course of railway at Rudford Course of the long closed Gloucester to Hereford railway line. When built the railway company purchased much of the old Gloucester to Hereford Canal and used its route for the railway line. Rudford church can be seen in the background.
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Course of railway at Rudford Course of the long closed Gloucester to Hereford railway line. When built the railway company purchased much of the old Gloucester to Hereford Canal and used its route for the railway line. Rudford church can be seen in the background.
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Bridge over dismantled railway Narrow bridge over the former Ledbury to Gloucester railway line.
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Battle of Barber's Bridge Monument
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Rudford (Glos) St Mary's Church.
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Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa

Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Shurdington Road Cheltenham England
The price is £77 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£77
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cheltenham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
The Suite was generally clean and tidy. Plenty of choice for breakfast, and good spa facilities.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa
De Vere Tortworth Court

De Vere Tortworth Court

4 out of 5
1 Tortworth Wotton-under-Edge England
The price is £89 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
£89
7 Apr - 8 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Wotton-under-Edge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
A very beautiful and stylish hotel. A great atmosphere and excellent food. I would definitely stay again.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

De Vere Tortworth Court
Hatherley Manor Hotel & Spa

Hatherley Manor Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Down Hatherley Lane Gloucester England
The price is £111 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£111
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa country house in Gloucester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (759 reviews)
Clean, well-equipped room with balcony and countryside views, friendly staff, lovely breakfast and fantastic pool and spa facilities. This was our second visit to Hatherley Manor and they maintained a consistently high standard of service on both occasions. One of the nicest hotel experiences we’ve ...

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Hatherley Manor Hotel & Spa
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Crescent Place by Mansley

Crescent Place by Mansley

3 out of 5
1a Crescent Place Cheltenham England
Stay at this aparthotel in Cheltenham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and Netflix. Popular attractions Cheltenham Racecourse and The Promenade are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
Very clean, excellent shower facilities and beautiful location

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Crescent Place by Mansley
Strozzi Palace Suites by Mansley

Strozzi Palace Suites by Mansley

4 out of 5
55 St Georges Place Cheltenham England
Stay at this apartment in Cheltenham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (208 reviews)
Room was clean and thebstaff were responsive and polite

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Strozzi Palace Suites by Mansley
Cotswold Riverside House Amazing indoor heated swimming pool hot tub games Room

Cotswold Riverside House Amazing indoor heated swimming pool hot tub games Room

Nr Gloucester ENG
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Gloucester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Elmore Court and The Barn Owl Centre ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Outstanding property. Great location and excellent facilities. Recommended.

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Cotswold Riverside House Amazing indoor heated swimming pool hot tub games Room
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Popular places to visit

Merchants\' Quay which includes shopping, street scenes and signage

Gloucester Docks

4.5/5(124 reviews)

Once a thriving maritime port, this urban redevelopment is now a buzzing district of fashion outlets, riverside restaurants, museums and a working boatyard.

Gloucester Docks
Gloucester Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and interior views

Gloucester Cathedral

4.5/5(93 reviews)

Home to the tomb of King Edward II, this magnificent 1,300-year-old cathedral was also a filming location for the Harry Potter movies.

Gloucester Cathedral
National Waterways Museum which includes signage and interior views

Gloucester Waterways Museum

Play around with interactive exhibits, study educational displays and examine an extensive collection of boats at this quayside museum.

Gloucester Waterways Museum
Regiments of Gloucestershire Museum showing interior views

Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

Original flags, photos, regalia and weapons are just some of the military memorabilia celebrating Gloucestershire’s soldiers at this excellent museum.

Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

Gloucester Quays

4.5/5(104 reviews)

During your visit to Gloucester, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Gloucester Quays. Discover the beautiful countryside and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Gloucester Quays

Kingsholm Stadium

Catch an event at Kingsholm Stadium during your trip to Gloucester. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Kingsholm Stadium

Things to do

The Charming Cotswolds Private Black Taxi Tour from London

The Charming Cotswolds Private Black Taxi Tour from London

£1,250
per traveller
The Charming Cotswolds Private Black Taxi Tour from London
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