Stunning Photos Reveal Massive Lightning Bolts Striking Gloucestershire Thursday, May 28, 2026 lightning gloucestershire thunderstorm heatwave ukweather storm weather photography nature lightningbolts Following several days of unprecedented heat across the UK, dramatic thunderstorms have finally rolled in, bringing powerful displays of nature. Striking lightning bolts illuminated the skies over Gloucestershire, captivating … Read More
I Visited the UK’s Best Zoo Just 50 Minutes from Gloucester — It Exceeded All My Expectations Monday, May 25, 2026 zoo wildlife animals cotswolds oxfordshire conservation family giraffes nature education Nestled in the gentle hills of Oxfordshire, Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens stands out as one of the finest zoos in the UK. Recently crowned the nation’s best zoo in a comprehensive survey evaluating species diversity, … Read More
'Enchanting' Puzzlewood Named the Most Beautiful Place in the UK Monday, May 25, 2026 puzzlewood forestofdean tolkien woodland enchantment filminglocation nature family hiking travel Puzzlewood, nestled in the heart of Gloucestershire’s Forest of Dean, has been crowned the most beautiful place in the UK in Time Out’s 2024 list, curated by the magazine’s expert travel writers. This ancient woodland … Read More
No Plans to Cull Gloucester's Cattle, Council Confirms Wednesday, May 20, 2026 gloucester cattle conservation robinswood alney council wildlife environment grazing nature Gloucester City Council has firmly denied rumours suggesting plans to cull the herd of cattle grazing on Robinswood Hill and Alney Island. Concerns had surfaced amid the council’s consideration to transfer management of these … Read More
Gloucestershire Woodland with Meandering Rivers and Ancient Hill Fort Named Best Place in the World Wednesday, May 20, 2026 gloucestershire forest symondsyat ironage hillfort puzzlewood nature wildlife filmlocation holidays Nestled between the Rivers Wye and Severn in Gloucestershire, the Forest of Dean is a majestic expanse of 27,000 acres of ancient woodland, stretching up to the Welsh border. As one of England’s largest and most treasured … Read More
The Cows Have Come Home to Minchinhampton – Celebrate Marking Day This Weekend Saturday, May 16, 2026 markingday cattle grazing minchinhampton conservation wildlife nature nationaltrust community heritage Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons are welcoming back their cattle this weekend in a celebration steeped in centuries of local tradition. Known as Marking Day, this event marks the return of cows from their overwintering … Read More