I drove three hours to visit the ‘prettiest’ Cotswolds village — but it wasn’t what I expected Sunday, October 12, 2025 castlecombe cotswolds tourism village england heritage countryside preservation crowds travel There’s something quintessentially English about driving through a charming village on a crisp autumn afternoon — a scene straight from a vintage postcard. But my recent trip to Castle Combe, often hailed as the prettiest … Read More
New Planning Rules Introduced for Residents in Bridget Jones' Cotswolds Village Monday, September 29, 2025 snowshill cotswolds planning village regulations homes preservation architecture fences renovation The picturesque village of Snowshill, famously associated with Bridget Jones, is set to implement new planning regulations that residents must follow. Under the updated rules, homeowners will need to obtain planning … Read More
Gloucestershire Orchard CAMRA Honored for Preserving Perry Pear Heritage Saturday, September 27, 2025 gloucestershire camra perry orchard heritage preservation cider tradition agriculture biodiversity The Hartpury Heritage Trust, a dedicated branch of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) based in Gloucestershire, has been recognized for its outstanding efforts to safeguard traditional perry pear orchards. As modern agricultural … Read More
Cheltenham's Pittville Pump Room Upgrade Plans Approved Thursday, September 25, 2025 cheltenham pittville pumproom heritage restoration conservation architecture preservation infrastructure historic Civic leaders in Cheltenham have recently reviewed and discussed proposed improvements to the Pittville Pump Room, focusing on installing a stronger floor. This upgrade aims to facilitate better monitoring and preservation of …
Controversial Plans for 30 New Homes in Cotswold Town Face Decision Wednesday, September 17, 2025 cotswold homes development planning controversy community environment construction preservation urbanplanning The fate of a contentious proposal to build 30 homes in a Cotswold town is soon to be decided. Community members and local officials have expressed significant concerns about the project, emphasizing the need for careful … Read More
The Story of the Formerly 'Worst' Building Designed for Single Women Monday, September 15, 2025 architecture history housing women cityscape preservation community landmarks views urban Originally constructed as housing exclusively for single women, this building holds a unique place in the city’s architectural and social history. Though it was once labeled the city’s “worst” building, its … Read More