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Cheltenham
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Gloucester
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Gloucester is the county town of Gloucestershire, and stands on the eastern bank of the River Severn. In addition to its magnificent cathedral, Gloucester is best known for its history as one of the world’s busiest inland ports.
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Cinderford
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Cinderford is a small town in Gloucestershire, situated on the eastern fringes of the Forest of Dean. The town grew dramatically during the 19th Century as coal was mined nearby, but the closure of the mines has not been kind on the town.
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Lydney
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Lydney is a small town in Gloucestershire where the River Lyd flows into the River Severn. There is evidence of much Roman habitation of the area, and docks were built in 1810 to export coal from the Forest of Dean.
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Tewkesbury
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Tewkesbury is a quaint little market town in Gloucestershire, at the confluence of the Rivers Avon and Severn, and close to the border with Worcestershire. Tewkesbury has a pretty Norman abbey and a splendid array of Tudor buildings.
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Wotton-under-Edge
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Wotton-under-Edge is a bustling market town towards the south of Gloucestershire, and on the fringes of the Cotswolds. The town, like many in the area, built its fortunes on the wool trade
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Moreton-in-Marsh
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Moreton-in-Marsh is in the beautiful Evenlode Valley, and evidence suggests the area was occupied by the Romans even before the Fosse Way was constructed. The Cotswold District Council Offices are in Moreton.
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Stow-on-the-Wold
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Stow-on-the-Wold is an attractive Cotswold market town by the Fosse Way in north east Gloucestershire. There is evidence of settlements in the Stow area since the Iron Age, although most of today’s town dates from the 16th Century onwards.
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Bourton-on-the-Water
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One of the most popular villages with tourists, Bourton-on-the-Water is set on the River Windrush, and much of the pretty yellow sandstone village dates from the Elizabethan period. Bourton-on-the-Water has been frequently voted as one of the UK’s prettiest villages.
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Northleach
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One of the smaller Cotswold towns, Northleach is located at a cross roads on the Roman Fosse Way, yet this attractive little market town still remains something of a secret. It is best known for its beautiful medieval church.
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Lechlade
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Lechlade-on-Thames is an attractive town at the fringes of The Cotswolds, yet its architecture is typical of the area. It is a popular destination for tourists, due in part to its convenient access from Oxford and Bath.
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Fairford
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Fairford is a small Cotswold town in Gloucestershire and is perhaps best known for its RAF base, situated just outside the village. Fairford Festival and Fairford Steam Rally are popular attractions in the summer.
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Cirencester
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Cirencester is a lively and thriving market town, and is the historical focal point of the Cotswolds. Corinium was the largest town in Roman England outside of London, and although little exists of Roman origin today, Cirencester is made up of attractive buildings, not least of which is the impressive Cirencester Parish Church.
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Tetbury
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Still to this day a busy working market town, Tetbury stands at the gateway to the Cotswolds, and is perhaps best known for nearby Highgrove House, the country home of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales.
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Stroud
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The Gloucestershire town of Stroud stands at the meeting point of five valleys in the Cotswolds. It is a busy market town with a rich and interesting history, and is regarded as the arts and crafts capital of The Cotswolds.
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