Historic Houses and Buildings to Visit in Gloucestershire

We are fortunate to have many interesting historical venues in and around Gloucestershire. Of course the jewel in the crown has to be Gloucester Cathedral, with the tomb of a King, but there are so many other places worthy of a visit. So whether you are a visitor to the area, or a resident, we are sure you will enjoy visiting one of these fascinating places. There are old mills, castles, ruins, National Trust properties, beautiful Cotswold houses, unfinished Gothic mansion, Arts and Crafts houses, Victorian docks, Roman villas and much more!

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Stanway Watermill - Gloucestershire Historic

Gloucestershire Places to Visit Historic - Stanway Watermill

The Mill is a fully restored working flour mill. Its massive 24-foot overshot waterwheel, the 8th largest in England, was made in Tewkesbury, drives traditional cast-iron machinery and heavy French burr-quartz millstones, to produce stoneground Cotswold flour. Visitors may, during seasonal opening times, see the mill working, view the millpond and buy flour. Website gives fascinating history of the Watermill.