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Located within the beautiful English county of Gloucestershire, the museum charts the fascinating story of Britain's canals through a special collection which has been designated as being 'of National Importance'.We concentrate on providing fascinating 'hands on' displays covering a whole range of waterways related topics. Enter through a…
Distance: 3.8 miles away

Starting upstairs, the first displays are devoted to Cheltenham's history. These are followed by galleries of ceramics and oriental art. Don't miss the small room devoted to Edward Wilson, the Cheltenham‐born explorer who went to the Antarctic with Captain Scott. The Summerfield Galleries include Gloucestershire archaeology and natural…
Distance: 6.1 miles away

The museum's fascinating displays are housed in a fine Victorian Building in the heart of the City and contains many items of national and international importance. Among the spectacular collection are the archaeological finds, fine and decorative arts, and natural history specimens representing Gloucester's rich heritage. A visit…
Distance: 3.8 miles away

Gloucester Folk Museum is one of the oldest‐established museums dedicated to social history. The collections have been drawn together through mainly gifts from the entire county of Gloucestershire, and represent one of the most fascinating collections of such material. From treen small wooden items, to the intriguing story…
Distance: 3.5 miles away

Welcome to Cheltenham's musical gem ‐ the Regency terrace house where Gustav Holst, composer of The Planets was born in 1874. The music room contains many items associated with Holst and his music, notably the oil portrait of the composer from the 1920's and his piano…
Distance: 6.4 miles away

The world's first museum dedicated exclusively to fine, decorative and applied art inspired by nature from any period, any culture and in any media. International in scope, appeal and stature, NATURE IN ART fills a gap in the museums and galleries you can visit by presenting a unique…
Distance: 0.8 miles away

Dating from about 3000BC, this 55 metre 180 ft Neolithic chambered burial mound is unusual in that its mound is still intact.Located 3 12 miles NE of Dursley on B4066 OS Map 162; ref SO 790000…
Distance: 10.3 miles away