Things to Do, Places to Eat

and Visit Locally

For those unfamiliar with Woodchester, Nailsworth and Stroud, I thought it would be helpful to highlight a few local places of interest and suggest some pubs where we have dined over the years and have always been happy to return.


This is, of course, not a definitive list of things to do locally; it is merely supposed to be a helpful insight to those visiting the area and anyone booking a workshop who would also like to combine it with eating out or doing something else locally.


  • Woodchester General Information

    Woodchester is an English civil parish within the district of Stroud and the county of Gloucestershire. It has a population of 909 according to the  2021 census.

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  • Woodchester Park

    Situated in the heart of the Cotswolds, Woodchester Park boasts waymarked walking trails, limestone grasslands and lakes. A Site of Special Scientific Interest, its extraordinary variety of habitats provides an invaluable refuge to a wide variety of wildlife including birds, spawning fish and rare bats.


    This description was taken from the National Trust's website for more information about Expoloring Woodchester Park please visit their website.

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  • The Old Fleece

    The Old Fleece has a bar, restaurant and serviced apartments.



    The Old Fleece, Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5NB


    Opening Times

    11.00 - 23.00


    Food Serving Times

    12:00 - 21:00 Monday to Saturday

    12:00 - 19.45 Sunday


    To book a table call: 01453 872582

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  • Woodchester Valley Vineyard

    You can visit, stay, order online or purchase wine from their cellar door shop. Woodchester Valley Vineyard produces award winning wine from the Cotswolds.


    It is a family owned boutique vineyard and winery in the South Cotswolds.


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  • Stroud General Information

    The population of Stroud is 121,000 according to the 2021 census.


    Stroud acts as a main focus point for the wider functional urban areas within the Stroud Valleys. The town is by far the largest commercial centre locally, it has always been a town the has acted as a magnet for  creative people.


    Stroud has always drawn in artists, writers, and craftspeople for over a century. As a result the town has a rich creative scene, regonised internationally.

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  • The Ram Inn

    The premises where originally a farm which had a Cider Room and Sweet Counter as add on businesses. It was converted to a proper pub in 1811 and has been evolving ever since.


    Originally a Whitbread pub it is now part of the Enterprise Inns family. 16 years ago it was extended to provide further dining facilities.


    The Ram Inn is, situated in the old part of Bussage near Eastcombe off the A419 between Stroud & Cirencester.

    Right at the top of Toadsmoor Hill then immediately right again into Bussage.


    The Ram Inn

    The Ridge, Old Bussage

    Stroud

    Gloucestershire

    GL6 8BB


    Tel: 01453 883163



    Opening Hours 


    Monday Closed (unless Bank Holiday)


    Tuesday - Thursday 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    5 pm - 10 10 pmpm


    Friday / Saturday Midday - 10 pm

    Sunday Midday - 6 pm

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  • Stroud Farmers Market

    Established in 1998, the award-winning Stroud Farmers Market attracts visitors from all over the world.


    8.30 am to 2.00 pm on Saturday

    Quieter times are usually 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm* 


    A reduced-size Market runs in January.

    * note some stalls may have sold out of produce by then.

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  • Nailsworth General Information

    The picturesque town of Nailsworth has a population of 5,662 as of the 2021 census.


    The town is located in the Stroud District of Gloucestershire. Nailsworth has a thriving community of independent shops, award- winning restaurants, and pubs. It also has a vibrant market.