8 days in Castle Combe, Stroud & Cheltenham Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 1st (Wed): admire the landmark architecture of Dyrham Park, admire the striking features of St. Andrew's Church, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Castle Combe Village, and finally steep yourself in history at The Market Cross.

To see reviews, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Castle Combe trip planner.

Bristol to Castle Combe is an approximately 1-hour car ride. In February, daytime highs in Castle Combe are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can go by car to Stroud.

Stroud is a market town and civil parish in the centre of Gloucestershire, England. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Painswick Rococo Garden and Avebury Stone Circle. Do some cultural sightseeing at Woodchester Valley Vineyard and STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway. Venture out of the city with trips to Newark Park (in Ozleworth) and West Kennet Long Barrow (in Avebury). There's much more to do: admire the striking features of Woodchester Mansion Trust, take in the spiritual surroundings of Parish Church of St John Baptist, stop by Domestic Science, and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Monastery garden prinknash.

Make your Stroud itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.

You can drive from Castle Combe to Stroud in an hour. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Cheltenham.

Cheltenham, also known as Cheltenham Spa, is a regency spa town and borough which is located on the edge of the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Gloucestershire, England. Explore hidden gems such as Hook Norton Brewery and Cotswold Farm Park. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Montpellier District and Great Malvern Priory. Get out of town with these interesting Cheltenham side-trips: The Tower @ RSC (in Stratford-upon-Avon), Cotswolds Distillery (in Stourton) and National Trust - Brockhampton Estate (in Bringsty). There's much more to do: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, look for all kinds of wild species at Walks With Hawks, stroll around Pittville Park, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

For more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Cheltenham trip planner.

Drive from Stroud to Cheltenham in an hour. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in February, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) to allow time to drive back home.