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Woodchester Valley Vineyard

Woodchester Valley

Woodchester Valley is a family owned boutique vineyard and winery in the South Cotswolds, with three vineyard sites in the Stroud valleys, producing a range of still white, rosé and sparkling wines.

Visit Woodchester Valley Vineyard and go on a journey of discovery through the vineyard, into the winery and finally into the glass and learn all about the fascinating world of viticulture in the UK. Try a selection of unique Cotswold still and sparkling wines and ‘drink in’ the Cotswold views in the tasting room.

Find out more about the award winning wines from the Cotswolds by booking your visit today!

Woodchester Valley Vineyard is only 30 minutes drive from the hotel.

Woodchester Valley vineyard on a summer day
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Gloucester Cathedral

Gloucester Cathedral

Formally the Cathedral Church of St Peter and the Holy and Indivisible Trinity, stands north of the city. It originated in 678 or 679 with the foundation of an abbey dedicated to Saint Peter. The Cathedral is free to visit and and is also home to Gloucester’s great Cloister, famous for its magnificent fan vaulting, which is believed to be the earliest example in England dating from 1412.

The cloister was made famous with filming for various Harry Potter films. In Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the troll who smashed up the girls’ toilet, trapping Hermione, walked along the north side of the Cloisters while Harry and Ron hid in the Lavatorium just around the corner. The south side doubled as a corridor in Gryffindor, with the door at the west end of the passage being the entrance to the Common Room.

Scenes were also filmed here for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and draw even more visitors here to take pictures and relive the magic of the films. 

Gloucester Cathedral is just 15 minutes’ drive from the hotel.

Portrait mature couple outdoors in winter all wrapped up
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Gloucester Quays

Gloucester Quays

Set in a stunning waterside location, Gloucester Quays is a thriving leisure quarter, featuring an outlet shopping centre, multi-screen cinema and the Waterways Museum.

Shop and stay! Book a room at Mercure Gloucester, Bowden Hall Hotel and relax with us after your shopping trip.

Gloucester Quays has ample parking and is just 15 minutes’ drive from the hotel.

Three best friends during Christmas shopping with colourful shopping bags
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Bicester Village

Bicester Village

Discover a world of luxury at Bicester Village, the ultimate shopping destination.

Home to more than 160 fashion and lifestyle boutiques, Bicester Village is located in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside, only 20 mins away from Oxford.

Find boutiques of leading British and international luxury fashion brands with savings of up to 60%* all year round, including Alexander McQueen, Armani, Bally, Coach, Fendi, Givenchy, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, Mulberry, Oscar de la Renta, Paul Smith, Saint Laurent Paris, Stella McCartney, Tod’s, Valentino and many more.

So much to enjoy, whether it’s browsing prestigious boutiques, or sampling fine food and drink in the Village’s cafés and restaurants.

View of Bicester shopping village
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