A Delightful Lunch Experience at Batsford Arboretum: More Than Just a Meal Saturday, May 9, 2026 batsford cotswolds arboretum lunch gardencentre cherryblossom japanesetrees café localfood visitorattraction If you’re planning a leisurely day out over the Bank Holiday weekend and want hearty food coupled with breathtaking scenery, Batsford Arboretum in the Cotswolds should be on your list. Nestled just a couple of miles outside … Read More
A Cosy Gem in the Forest of Dean: The Golden Lion Pub Revives Cinderford High Street Sunday, May 3, 2026 cinderford goldenlion forestofdean pub community historic affordable livemusic localfood regeneration Nestled in the heart of Cinderford’s otherwise struggling high street, The Golden Lion stands out as a beacon of warmth and community spirit. Far from the boarded-up shops surrounding it, this historic pub offers a refreshing … Read More
A Delightful Lunch at The Yard Café: Stroud’s Quirky Courtyard Gem Saturday, March 28, 2026 stroud cotswolds café lunch courtyard halloumi artisan atmosphere localfood quirky Stroud, recently named one of the UK’s best places to live in 2026, offers much more than just a picturesque setting. To experience the town’s unique charm firsthand, I visited a local favourite, The Yard Café, nestled in a … Read More
Discover Jolly Nice: Stroud’s Hidden Gem Farm Shop and Café Saturday, February 14, 2026 farmshop café stroud gloucestershire localfood organic artisan gardencentre countryside delicatessen When you think of farm shops in Gloucestershire, names like Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm or the upscale Daylesford Organic Farm Shop probably come to mind. You might also think of the fancy Gloucester Services along … Read More
Gloucestershire's Cheese Rollers Crowned Pub of the Year After Over 4,500 Votes Friday, November 21, 2025 gloucestershire pub cheeserolling shurdington community tradition cider localfood festival village After a four-month-long competition, a shortlist of 50 outstanding establishments, and more than 4,500 votes cast by enthusiastic readers, Gloucestershire Live proudly announces The Cheese Rollers in Shurdington as … Read More
Coalhouse - Brew & Que: A New Live-Fire Smokehouse Set to Ignite Cheltenham’s Culinary Scene Wednesday, October 8, 2025 cheltenham smokehouse barbecue livefire craftbeer localfood hospitality restaurantopening jm_socials coalhouse Cheltenham is about to welcome an exciting new dining experience this autumn with the opening of Coalhouse - Brew & Que, a smokehouse restaurant and taproom specializing in locally sourced smoked meats and independent … Read More