Upper Hill Farm http://www.upperhillfarm.co.uk/component/weblinks/43-places-to-visit 2014-06-27T14:37:36Z Upper Hill Farm nick@computancy.co.uk Joomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Management Batsford Arboretum 2010-06-10T19:25:05Z 2010-06-10T19:25:05Z http://www.upperhillfarm.co.uk/component/weblinks/34 Situated one and a quarter miles west of Moreton-in-Marsh, Batsford Arboretum is tucked away on a south facing escarpment and is one of the jewels of the Cotswolds and one of the largest private collections of trees and shrubs in the country. Situated one and a quarter miles west of Moreton-in-Marsh, Batsford Arboretum is tucked away on a south facing escarpment and is one of the jewels of the Cotswolds and one of the largest private collections of trees and shrubs in the country. Berkley Castle 2010-06-10T19:26:10Z 2010-06-10T19:26:10Z http://www.upperhillfarm.co.uk/component/weblinks/35 Berkeley Castle is one of the March Castles, and has all the trappings to match: trip steps, arrow slits, murder holes, enormous barred doors, slots where the portcullis once fell, and worn stones where sentries stood guard. Berkeley Castle is one of the March Castles, and has all the trappings to match: trip steps, arrow slits, murder holes, enormous barred doors, slots where the portcullis once fell, and worn stones where sentries stood guard. Blenheim Palace 2010-06-10T19:27:03Z 2010-06-10T19:27:03Z http://www.upperhillfarm.co.uk/component/weblinks/36 Situated just 8 miles from Oxford on A44, the Palace is set in beautiful parkland of 2100 acres, which was landscaped by 'Capability' Brown in 1760's and is the home of 11th Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Situated just 8 miles from Oxford on A44, the Palace is set in beautiful parkland of 2100 acres, which was landscaped by 'Capability' Brown in 1760's and is the home of 11th Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Castle Coombe Circuit 2010-06-10T19:28:10Z 2010-06-10T19:28:10Z http://www.upperhillfarm.co.uk/component/weblinks/37 Castle Combe Circuit has been contributing to the world of motorsport in the UK for over 55 years and activities here include Race Car Meetings, Motorcycle Race Meetings, both Motorbike and Car Track Days, and Driving Experiences. Castle Combe Circuit has been contributing to the world of motorsport in the UK for over 55 years and activities here include Race Car Meetings, Motorcycle Race Meetings, both Motorbike and Car Track Days, and Driving Experiences. Chedworth Villa 2010-06-10T19:29:40Z 2010-06-10T19:29:40Z http://www.upperhillfarm.co.uk/component/weblinks/38 The remains of one of the largest Roman Villas in the country and set in a wooded Cotswold Combe. Over 1 mile of walls survive and there are several fine mosaics, two bathhouses, hypocausts, a water-shrine and latrine. The remains of one of the largest Roman Villas in the country and set in a wooded Cotswold Combe. Over 1 mile of walls survive and there are several fine mosaics, two bathhouses, hypocausts, a water-shrine and latrine. Colesbourne Park 2010-07-08T15:49:26Z 2010-07-08T15:49:26Z http://www.upperhillfarm.co.uk/component/weblinks/70 The snowdrop collection at Colesbourne Park originated in the plantings made by Henry John Elwes (1846-1922). The snowdrop collection at Colesbourne Park originated in the plantings made by Henry John Elwes (1846-1922). Cotswold Way 2010-06-10T19:45:36Z 2010-06-10T19:45:36Z http://www.upperhillfarm.co.uk/component/weblinks/51 The Cotswold Way was designated a local distance footpath in 1970 and a National Trail in 1998. It runs along the western escarpment, starting close to Shakespeare's Stratford and finishing in Bath. The Cotswold Way was designated a local distance footpath in 1970 and a National Trail in 1998. It runs along the western escarpment, starting close to Shakespeare's Stratford and finishing in Bath. Cotswold Wildlife Park 2010-06-10T19:30:16Z 2010-06-10T19:30:16Z http://www.upperhillfarm.co.uk/component/weblinks/39 Open since 1970, Cotswold Wildlife Park is set in 160 acres of parkland and gardens around a listed Victorian Manor House, and is home to a fascinating and varied collection of mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates from all over the world. Open since 1970, Cotswold Wildlife Park is set in 160 acres of parkland and gardens around a listed Victorian Manor House, and is home to a fascinating and varied collection of mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates from all over the world. Gloucester Cathedral 2014-02-11T20:44:09Z 2014-02-11T20:44:09Z http://www.upperhillfarm.co.uk/component/weblinks/40 Described as Northern Europe's sixth most beautiful building by John Betjamin. Located in the heart of Gloucester city, the architecture varies from the Norman nave with its massive columns to examples of Romanesque and early perpendicular Described as Northern Europe's sixth most beautiful building by John Betjamin. Located in the heart of Gloucester city, the architecture varies from the Norman nave with its massive columns to examples of Romanesque and early perpendicular Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway 2010-06-10T19:31:37Z 2010-06-10T19:31:37Z http://www.upperhillfarm.co.uk/component/weblinks/41 The GWR is an all-volunteer steam and diesel heritage railway in the English Cotswolds The railway offers a 20-mile round trip between Toddington and Cheltenham Racecourse through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Cotswolds. The GWR is an all-volunteer steam and diesel heritage railway in the English Cotswolds The railway offers a 20-mile round trip between Toddington and Cheltenham Racecourse through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Cotswolds. Hidcote Manor 2010-06-10T19:38:02Z 2010-06-10T19:38:02Z http://www.upperhillfarm.co.uk/component/weblinks/47 Hidcote is one of England's great gardens. Designed and created by the horticulturist Major Lawrence Johnston in the Arts & Crafts style, it is made up of exquisite garden rooms, each possessing its own special character Hidcote is one of England's great gardens. Designed and created by the horticulturist Major Lawrence Johnston in the Arts & Crafts style, it is made up of exquisite garden rooms, each possessing its own special character International Centre for Birds of Prey 2010-06-10T19:39:46Z 2010-06-10T19:39:46Z http://www.upperhillfarm.co.uk/component/weblinks/48 The International Centre for Birds of Prey is the new name for the National Birds of Prey Centre. It is and has been for many years, a specialist zoo of birds of prey dedicated to their conservation. The International Centre for Birds of Prey is the new name for the National Birds of Prey Centre. It is and has been for many years, a specialist zoo of birds of prey dedicated to their conservation. Malmesbury Abbey Gardens 2010-06-10T19:32:44Z 2010-06-10T19:32:44Z http://www.upperhillfarm.co.uk/component/weblinks/42 5 acres of magnificent garden located adjacent to Malmebury Abbey and home to the famous naked gardeners! There is a huge variety of planting through double herbaceous borders, foloiage garden, wooded and laburnum walks 5 acres of magnificent garden located adjacent to Malmebury Abbey and home to the famous naked gardeners! There is a huge variety of planting through double herbaceous borders, foloiage garden, wooded and laburnum walks Owlpen Manor 2010-06-10T19:33:22Z 2010-06-10T19:33:22Z http://www.upperhillfarm.co.uk/component/weblinks/43 OWLPEN has long been recognised as one of England's most romantic early manor houses. The Tudor manor (1450-1616) stands with its early formal garden of magnificent yews at the centre of a clutch of medieval landmark buildings. OWLPEN has long been recognised as one of England's most romantic early manor houses. The Tudor manor (1450-1616) stands with its early formal garden of magnificent yews at the centre of a clutch of medieval landmark buildings. Painswick Rococo Garden 2010-06-10T19:34:02Z 2010-06-10T19:34:02Z http://www.upperhillfarm.co.uk/component/weblinks/44 Situated outside the beautiful Cotswold town of Painswick, the garden is a fascinating step back to the flamboyant English Rococo period. This gem of a garden was originally laid out in the 18th century and, is set in a hidden Cotswold valley. Situated outside the beautiful Cotswold town of Painswick, the garden is a fascinating step back to the flamboyant English Rococo period. This gem of a garden was originally laid out in the 18th century and, is set in a hidden Cotswold valley. Slimbridge Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust 2010-06-10T19:35:28Z 2010-06-10T19:35:28Z http://www.upperhillfarm.co.uk/component/weblinks/45 The headquarters of WWT. Sir Peter Scott's vision became a reality at Slimbridge in 1946, when he realised how many thousands of geese depended on the shores of the Severn Estuary. The headquarters of WWT. Sir Peter Scott's vision became a reality at Slimbridge in 1946, when he realised how many thousands of geese depended on the shores of the Severn Estuary. Sudeley Castle 2010-06-10T19:42:21Z 2010-06-10T19:42:21Z http://www.upperhillfarm.co.uk/component/weblinks/50 The history of Sudeley Castle and its award-winning gardens spans over a thousand years and contains many varied tales of royal associations, wars and periods of neglect and subsequent restoration. The history of Sudeley Castle and its award-winning gardens spans over a thousand years and contains many varied tales of royal associations, wars and periods of neglect and subsequent restoration. Westonbirt Arboretum 2010-06-10T19:36:07Z 2010-06-10T19:36:07Z http://www.upperhillfarm.co.uk/component/weblinks/46 Westonbirt Arboretum is a wonderful world of over 18,00 trees from all over the world, planted from 1829 to the present day, producing 600 acres of beautiful landscaped Cotswold countryside. Westonbirt Arboretum is a wonderful world of over 18,00 trees from all over the world, planted from 1829 to the present day, producing 600 acres of beautiful landscaped Cotswold countryside. Worcester Cathedral 2010-06-10T19:41:28Z 2010-06-10T19:41:28Z http://www.upperhillfarm.co.uk/component/weblinks/49 Worcester Cathedral is a magnificent sight as it rises majestically above the River Severn. Worcester has been the seat of a bishopric since the Seventh Century, and the Cathedral was served by monks until the Reformation. Worcester Cathedral is a magnificent sight as it rises majestically above the River Severn. Worcester has been the seat of a bishopric since the Seventh Century, and the Cathedral was served by monks until the Reformation.