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A nice restaurant for hikers with plenty of seating in the conservatory and outside. Friendly staff, delicious cakes, etc.

When you're exploring Woodchester Park, take a moment to appreciate Kennel Pond. It's one of several lakes in the valley, and it's interesting to imagine its origins as one of the estate's fishing ponds. It offers a quiet spot to reflect on the historical landscape of the park.

Within Woodchester Park, you'll find the 19th-century boathouse, believed to be a John Adey Repton design. It houses a bat colony, so the interior isn't accessible for their protection. Nevertheless, it's a picturesque structure to observe from the outside.

If you find yourself in Gloucestershire, Woodchester Mansion in Nympsfield is worth considering. It's an unfinished Gothic revival house with a peculiar story, as construction halted in the mid-1870s, leaving it complete externally but with many interior spaces unfinished. The mansion opens seasonally to the public, and also seasonally houses a cafe. This unique state of preservation, along with a resident bat colony, makes for a rather distinct and thought-provoking visit.

Beautiful trails to choose from whether via lake, woodland or track - rewarding stop off at Henry’s at Woodchester for brunch, tea variations, barista coffee, pastries and cake.. not to mention Stroud Brewery Beers, Oliver’s Fine Cider and Woodchester Valley Wines. Adventure trail for children and adults👌💫

Just to the north of the main car park, there is an iron age hillfort, it is still on the edge of the Cotswold Escarpment, so it has stunning views (same as from the car park!) But, there's a really informative board about archaeological digs & findings here. Easily accessible walking paths, and worth a read

Not a bad way to get up to Nympsfield / down to Coaley if you're bikepacking and want to avoid traffic on the narrow steep roads. The steep bit is not comfortable walking with a loaded bike but doable and fairly short (not possible to ride with road bikes). There are no gates or stiles, and the woods are lovely. And at the bottom, wonderful views and beautiful quiet roads down to Coaley and beyond.

Discover another of the delightful ponds located in Woodchester Park near Stroud. The ponds are located in the Inchbrook Valley and provide some wonderful scenery that makes for a perfect location for a stroll.