Stroud is a town in Gloucester that has a really unique feel to it – from the busy farmers market which is held on a Saturday and is one of the largest and most popular in the country, to the independent local businesses selling various goods, and services like these Stroud accountants www.randall-payne.co.uk/services/accountancy/stroud-accountants/
Stroud is also a great place to visit if you enjoy spending time outdoors. There are lots of beautiful places in the local area to spend time walking and enjoying the great outdoors. If you are heading to Stroud in the future, here are a few things that you can enjoy in the local area…
Museum in the Park – A favourite attraction with no admission fee, this is a great place to go to see exhibitions, as well as spending some time outside in the pretty walled garden, which was created by a team of volunteers. Until 24th April, there is an art exhibition focussing on plants and their involvement in the world, and there is also an onsite café and shop, so there is plenty here to make a worthwhile and interesting visit.
Stratford Park – This park has been a big part of the Stroud Community since April 1935. The district council took the 56-acre park on and set about creating a place that everyone could enjoy. Nowadays this dream has become a reality, and Stratford Park attracts many people who come to enjoy the tennis courts, leisure centre which also has a swimming pool, as well as the skate park, miniature railway and the arboretum. If you are looking for a family day out, this is the place to be. There is also a large play area which kids will love, and the park is a great place to come for a picnic in the summer.
Woodchester Mansion – This unfinished mansion that was started in Victorian times, is not only a great historical building, but is also reputedly one of the most haunted locations in the area. Historians and paranormal enthusiasts alike come to visit this beautiful building. As well as the mansion itself, make sure that you spend some time walking around the grounds. In the spring and summer in particular they are beautiful, with wooded areas and an old boathouse to explore, as well as the many species that live in the grounds.
