Guidebook for Compton Barn

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Guidebook for Compton Barn

Food Scene

Three Choirs Gloucestershire boasts a rich variety of the best of British cuisine. Excellent menu. Beautiful setting in an English Vinyard
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Three Choirs Vineyards, Gloucestershire
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Three Choirs Gloucestershire boasts a rich variety of the best of British cuisine. Excellent menu. Beautiful setting in an English Vinyard
Long established Indian restaurant. They specialise in authentic, traditional cuisine from all sides of the Indian Continent. Large menu.
Newent Tandoori
34 Broad St
Long established Indian restaurant. They specialise in authentic, traditional cuisine from all sides of the Indian Continent. Large menu.
Fine dining Indian restaurant. Plenty of modern/different dishes, as well as traditional. Combine with sightseeing visit to Ledbury. 20-25 mins drive.
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Sitara Restaurant
19 High St
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Fine dining Indian restaurant. Plenty of modern/different dishes, as well as traditional. Combine with sightseeing visit to Ledbury. 20-25 mins drive.
Authentic Italian restaurant, in lovely tudor-style building. Always busy. 20-25 mins drive, but worth combining with a visit to Ledbury, a quaint, traditional market town.
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The Olive Tree
44 The Homend
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Authentic Italian restaurant, in lovely tudor-style building. Always busy. 20-25 mins drive, but worth combining with a visit to Ledbury, a quaint, traditional market town.
Local hotel run by the Hines (Cognac) family. Prides itself on being somewhat old fashioned/traditional. Not everyone's cup of tea.
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Corse lawn house hotel
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Local hotel run by the Hines (Cognac) family. Prides itself on being somewhat old fashioned/traditional. Not everyone's cup of tea.
Gastropub, with some of the best reviews in the area.
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The Inn At Welland
Drake Street
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Gastropub, with some of the best reviews in the area.

Drinks & Nightlife

Local pubs
Described as a "destination pub' wide selection of locally sourced, seasonal food, real ales and ciders, good wine list focusing on quality and value. Booking advisable. http://www.kilcotinn.com/
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The Kilcot Inn
Ross Road
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Described as a "destination pub' wide selection of locally sourced, seasonal food, real ales and ciders, good wine list focusing on quality and value. Booking advisable. http://www.kilcotinn.com/
Country pub with huge riverside garden. Live music on some nights. Good beer. Good food. A favourite spot for summer evening.
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The Red Lion
74 High St
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Country pub with huge riverside garden. Live music on some nights. Good beer. Good food. A favourite spot for summer evening.
Highly rated for its pies. Not the closest pub but often has tables when others are full. Scenic cross country drive via Newent and around May Hill. Cheat your Sat Nav. Head for the International Centre for Birds of Prey, then reroute.
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The Farmers Boy Longhope
Ross Road
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Highly rated for its pies. Not the closest pub but often has tables when others are full. Scenic cross country drive via Newent and around May Hill. Cheat your Sat Nav. Head for the International Centre for Birds of Prey, then reroute.

Shopping

Local small supermarket. Food / general store
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The Co-Operative
Market Square
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Local small supermarket. Food / general store
The local chemist / pharmacist in Newent
Day Lewis Pharmacy
19 Broad St
The local chemist / pharmacist in Newent
Local country / outdoors store. Walking boots, socks, hats, etc. If you need wet weather gear, etc...
Country Corner woodburner and stove specialist and outdoor store
23 Broad St
Local country / outdoors store. Walking boots, socks, hats, etc. If you need wet weather gear, etc...

Parks & Nature

Enjoy an exhilarating walk over this prominent landmark with tremendous views into Wales, Brecon Beacons. Starting on May Hill Common, the walk climbs to the clump of trees on the summit, before crossing an open expanse of grassland. You'll then return via the woodlands of the Huntley Estate. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/may-hill/trails/may-hill-countryside-walk-gloucestershire Combine walk with pub lunch at Glasshouse Inn http://www.glasshouselodges.co.uk/
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May Hill
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Enjoy an exhilarating walk over this prominent landmark with tremendous views into Wales, Brecon Beacons. Starting on May Hill Common, the walk climbs to the clump of trees on the summit, before crossing an open expanse of grassland. You'll then return via the woodlands of the Huntley Estate. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/may-hill/trails/may-hill-countryside-walk-gloucestershire Combine walk with pub lunch at Glasshouse Inn http://www.glasshouselodges.co.uk/
Beautiful trails for walking and cycling. Or if you're feeling more adventurous there's tree top walks (and Forest Segway trails. https://goape.co.uk/days-out/forest-of-dean
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Forest of Dean
High Street
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Beautiful trails for walking and cycling. Or if you're feeling more adventurous there's tree top walks (and Forest Segway trails. https://goape.co.uk/days-out/forest-of-dean
The River Wye is renowned as being the canoeing capital of Europe. Canoe Hire & Guided trips on the River Wye.
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The River Wye Canoe Hire Company
Wilton Road
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The River Wye is renowned as being the canoeing capital of Europe. Canoe Hire & Guided trips on the River Wye.
Great walking, stunning scenery overlooking the River Wye
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Symonds Yat
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Great walking, stunning scenery overlooking the River Wye
Explore a mile of meandering pathways, with its fantastic tree and rock formations, through this 14 acre ancient woodland. JRR Tolkien is reputed to have taken his inspiration for the fabled forests of Middle Earth from Puzzlewood.
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Puzzlewood
Perrygrove Road
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Explore a mile of meandering pathways, with its fantastic tree and rock formations, through this 14 acre ancient woodland. JRR Tolkien is reputed to have taken his inspiration for the fabled forests of Middle Earth from Puzzlewood.
National trust gardens featuring rare 17th century Dutch water garden. Over-priced, in our opinion.
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National Trust, Westbury Court Garden
7 Court Gardens
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National trust gardens featuring rare 17th century Dutch water garden. Over-priced, in our opinion.
Stunning viewpoint over the Cotswolds. Pass this on a lovely circular walk from The Queen Elizabeth Inn, Elmley Castle, WR10 3HS
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Bredon Tower
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Stunning viewpoint over the Cotswolds. Pass this on a lovely circular walk from The Queen Elizabeth Inn, Elmley Castle, WR10 3HS
One of our favourite walks. Drive 1 hour to Longtown. Walk over Offa's Dyke into Wales. Stunning views in Black Mountains national park. Lunch in the gardens of Llanthony Priory, then walk back over the ridge. For fit hill walkers with the right kit only.
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Llanthony Priory
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One of our favourite walks. Drive 1 hour to Longtown. Walk over Offa's Dyke into Wales. Stunning views in Black Mountains national park. Lunch in the gardens of Llanthony Priory, then walk back over the ridge. For fit hill walkers with the right kit only.
Drive 1 hour to Llanveynoe. Black Mountains National Park. Beautiful hill walking with stunning views. Climb Cats Back, or climb the drovers track at the head of the Olchan Valley, on to Offa's Dyke. Fit hill walkers with right kit only. Nearest pub = The Crown Inn, Longtown.
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Black Hill
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Drive 1 hour to Llanveynoe. Black Mountains National Park. Beautiful hill walking with stunning views. Climb Cats Back, or climb the drovers track at the head of the Olchan Valley, on to Offa's Dyke. Fit hill walkers with right kit only. Nearest pub = The Crown Inn, Longtown.

Sightseeing

Perched dramatically above the River Wye, Ross is the southern gateway to Herefordshire, the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean and the dramatic Symonds Yat.
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Ross-on-Wye
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Perched dramatically above the River Wye, Ross is the southern gateway to Herefordshire, the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean and the dramatic Symonds Yat.
A spectacular and historic building, with 1,000 years of history. Gloucester Cathedral is well worth a visit. You may recognise this as the original Hogwarts great hall from Harry Potter 1 & 2 http://www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk/visit/
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Gloucesterin katedraali
12 College Grn
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A spectacular and historic building, with 1,000 years of history. Gloucester Cathedral is well worth a visit. You may recognise this as the original Hogwarts great hall from Harry Potter 1 & 2 http://www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk/visit/
Ruined castle near Ross on Wye and Symonds Yat. Worth a visit, especially if you combine with seeing Symonds Yat and then a stroll through Ross on Wye on your way home.
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Goodrichin linna
Castle Lane
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Ruined castle near Ross on Wye and Symonds Yat. Worth a visit, especially if you combine with seeing Symonds Yat and then a stroll through Ross on Wye on your way home.
Indoors, it’s tropical and it’s teeming with exotic butterflies. Rainy day excursion - combine with visit to Ross and/or Symonds Yat.
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Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo
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Indoors, it’s tropical and it’s teeming with exotic butterflies. Rainy day excursion - combine with visit to Ross and/or Symonds Yat.
A well run and very popular pub in this busy tourist destination. Lunch destination if visiting River Wye / Symonds Yat / Symonds Yat Rock viewpoint
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The Saracens Head Inn
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A well run and very popular pub in this busy tourist destination. Lunch destination if visiting River Wye / Symonds Yat / Symonds Yat Rock viewpoint
Historic barn. Close to the river Severn. Worth combining with lunch at the Boat Inn and a walk along the river. However, avoid the area in flood conditions.
National Trust - Ashleworth Tithe Barn
Historic barn. Close to the river Severn. Worth combining with lunch at the Boat Inn and a walk along the river. However, avoid the area in flood conditions.
Tewkesbury is an historic town next to the river Avon. A potential sightseeing trip if towns are more your scene than walks in the countryside.
Tewkesbury Heritage & Visitor Centre
100 Church St
Tewkesbury is an historic town next to the river Avon. A potential sightseeing trip if towns are more your scene than walks in the countryside.
Ruins of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1131. Entrance Fee required. Good pub next door. Great walks around this area.
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Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn
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Ruins of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1131. Entrance Fee required. Good pub next door. Great walks around this area.
Ledbury's historic streets are lined with brilliant independent shops, plus plenty of places to refuel.
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Ledbury
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Ledbury's historic streets are lined with brilliant independent shops, plus plenty of places to refuel.

Entertainment & Activities

Hartpury College regularly hosts equestrian competitions with both indoor and outdoor arenas, and cross country course. 15 mins by car. http://www.hartpury.ac.uk/events/
Hartpury University and Hartpury College
Hartpury College regularly hosts equestrian competitions with both indoor and outdoor arenas, and cross country course. 15 mins by car. http://www.hartpury.ac.uk/events/
High wire adventures in the Forest of Dean
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Go Ape Forest of Dean (Beechenhurst Lodge - Tree Top Adventure FORMERLY JUNIOR)
Speech House Road
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High wire adventures in the Forest of Dean
Local riding stables
Hayswood Equestrian
Strensham Road
Local riding stables
Bike hire in Forest of Dean with lots of cycle ways through the forest.
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Dean Forest Cycles
New Road
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Bike hire in Forest of Dean with lots of cycle ways through the forest.
Bike hire. Cyling for everyone in the Forest of Dean
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Pedalabikeaway
New Road
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Bike hire. Cyling for everyone in the Forest of Dean
Adventure activities including stand-up paddle boarding, Canoe coaching, raft building, kayaking.
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Wyedean Canoe & Adventure Centre
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Adventure activities including stand-up paddle boarding, Canoe coaching, raft building, kayaking.
Archery, Assault course, bushcraft, adventure challenge, climbing tower.
Forest of Dean Adventure Bracelands Site
Bracelands Drive
Archery, Assault course, bushcraft, adventure challenge, climbing tower.
Set in beautifully landscaped grounds, this historic award winning centre provides an eclectic mix of craft and gift shops, an established cookery school and bar featuring an historic cider mill and press.
Harts Barn Craft Centre
A4136
Set in beautifully landscaped grounds, this historic award winning centre provides an eclectic mix of craft and gift shops, an established cookery school and bar featuring an historic cider mill and press.
A variety of family friendly activities.
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Dean Heritage Centre
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A variety of family friendly activities.
Slimbridge Wetland and Wildlife Centre. Describes itself as the birthplace of modern conservation. Discover a safe haven of wide open spaces bursting with wetland nature. Fill your lungs with fresh air, stretch your legs and get ready to explore our extraordinary wetland paradise, whatever the weather!
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WWT Slimbridge
Bowditch
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Slimbridge Wetland and Wildlife Centre. Describes itself as the birthplace of modern conservation. Discover a safe haven of wide open spaces bursting with wetland nature. Fill your lungs with fresh air, stretch your legs and get ready to explore our extraordinary wetland paradise, whatever the weather!
Taurus Crafts is a vibrant visitor centre where you can see a wide range of arts and crafts. Throughout the year, there are opportunities to discover your own creativity, As well as being the home to a fantastic range of independent businesses, we run two shops with a mixed ability team.
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Taurus Crafts
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Taurus Crafts is a vibrant visitor centre where you can see a wide range of arts and crafts. Throughout the year, there are opportunities to discover your own creativity, As well as being the home to a fantastic range of independent businesses, we run two shops with a mixed ability team.
Cider mill tours, tasting, and café. Has playwark for children. Check website for pop-up events.
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Westons Cider Mill
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Cider mill tours, tasting, and café. Has playwark for children. Check website for pop-up events.

Essentials

Take change for car park if using the main town car park. 20p. Although there are a few short stay parking spaces which are free for 30 mins. Free car park at the larger Co-Op, Market Square, Newent, GL18 1PS
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Newent
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Take change for car park if using the main town car park. 20p. Although there are a few short stay parking spaces which are free for 30 mins. Free car park at the larger Co-Op, Market Square, Newent, GL18 1PS
Just in case you have a car problem whilst visiting the area, we recommend Direct Autos in Newent.
Direct Autos Servicing Ltd
Cleeve Mill Lane
Just in case you have a car problem whilst visiting the area, we recommend Direct Autos in Newent.
Local doctor's surgery in Newent
Holts Health Centre
Local doctor's surgery in Newent