Find Nearest History & Heritage in Gloucestershire

Our History and Heritage category brings all Coast Radar’s Gloucestershire listings related to looking for something to do or a place to visit together where they offer some form of historic or heritage based activity.

Finding the best things to see and do on a Gloucestershire day out with your family or friends is easy – simply explore the historic and heritage links below, hit the jump to my location button or use the search bar to plan your next Gloucestershire activity.

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History and heritage

The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum

The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum houses an internationally significant museum collection of exceptional quality and variety, changing displays of our Designated Arts and Crafts Movement collection and fine art collections. The museum is home to The Open Archive, which houses our fascinating archives relating to Antarctic explorer Edward A. Wilson, Cheltenham’s history and the Emery Walker Library.   Read more…
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Ashleworth Tithe Barn

Ashleworth Tithe Barn is a 15th-century tithe barn, is picturesquely located on the banks of the River Severn in Gloucestershire. Read more…
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Museum in the Park

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Closed
Tue
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat
11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sun
11:00 am - 4:30 pm
The Museum in the Park is situated in a Grade II listed 17th Century wool merchant’s mansion house, the museum tells the fascinating story of Stroud’s rich and diverse history. With over 4,000 display artifacts, including dinosaur bones and paintings, there is something to spark the interest of all of our visitors! In addition to the main displays in the Read more…
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Blackfriars

Dominican ‘black friars’ friary, later converted into a Tudor house and cloth factory. Notable features include the church and the fine scissor-braced dormitory roof. Read more…
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Berkeley Castle

Berkeley Castle dates back to the 11th century and it has been designated by English Heritage as a grade I listed building. The castle has remained within the Berkeley family since they reconstructed it in the 12th century, except for a period of royal ownership by the Tudors. It is traditionally believed to be the scene of the murder of Read more…