Visit Gloucestershire, the guide for residents and visitors

Where to advertise Gloucestershire events?

A great way to promote your Gloucestershire event is through Visit Gloucestershire.

The Visit Gloucestershire website has a Gloucestershire Events page which promotes local events in Gloucestershire. And you can list your Gloucestershire event FREE OF CHARGE!

Visit Gloucestershire allows you to reach a wide audience of visitors and locals interested in Gloucestershire's happenings through our website and Social Media.

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How do I get to Dymock?

Dymock is located about 6 miles from Newent and can be reached via the B4215. The nearest train station is in Ledbury, where you can take a bus or taxi to the village.

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How old is the village of Bisley?

Bisley has ancient origins and was already an established settlement by the time of the Domesday Book in 1086. Evidence suggests that the area was important even before the Norman Conquest, and historians believe that All Saints' Church may have developed from an earlier Anglo-Saxon religious centre. Fragments of Anglo-Saxon stonework found at the church support the idea that Bisley was a place of significance more than a thousand years ago.

During the medieval period, Bisley became the centre of a large parish and grew in importance through agriculture, trade and later the cloth industry. Its long history can still be seen in the village layout, historic buildings and church architecture. Few villages in Gloucestershire can trace their documented history back so far, making Bisley an especially fascinating place for those interested in local heritage.

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How far is Bibury from Cirencester?

Bibury is located about 6 miles (10 km) from Cirencester, which is approximately a 15-minute drive. Cirencester is the largest town in the Cotswolds and offers a wide range of amenities and attractions, making it a popular base for visitors to Bibury.

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Is Kemble the source of the River Thames?

The traditionally recognised source of the River Thames is Thames Head, located close to Kemble. Although there is some debate about the river's true furthest source, Thames Head remains the most widely accepted and signposted origin point of England's longest river.

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