Britains first jet aircraft was designed, built and first flew from an airfield near Gloucester on 8th April 1941. God has been worshipped on this site for over 1300 years. At first, there was a small Anglo-Saxon monastery founded by Prince Osric. Early in the 11th century, Benedictine monks came to live and work here. Gloucester Leisure Cruises run 45 minute boat trips from Merchants Quay, Gloucester Docks, travelling down the Gloucester Sharpness Canal.
Distances shown are in a direct line.
Distances by road will be longer. The Cheltenham Park Hotel is a beautifully extended Regency manor house set in its own gardens with a natural lake. The hotel offers luxurious bedrooms and nestles at the edge of the Cotswolds, yet is only 2 miles from the town centre. Fifteenth century Tudor manor house set in its own grounds, with tree lined drive, sweeping lawns and views over Cheltenham Racecourse. Leisure facilities and recently refurbished bedrooms.