Uncover Known as the ‘southern gateway to the cotswold s’ tetbury has much to offer in its own right. centuries of history mirrored in its architecture, royal connections and even a dolphin or two. add to this an array of individual shops, cafés and inns and you need look no further for your stay in the . day 1 where to stay The Market House is the centrepiece of The Close combines the best of Tetbury – physically and historically. town and country, being right in The Grade I listed building dates from the centre but with the bonus of 1651, and the town was granted a market a walled garden. This 16th century charter in the Middle Ages. Markets are townhouse oozes charm and still held here twice a week. Look one way character, as does The Priory , to glimpse St Mary’s Church – worth a also centrally situated and visit to see the box pews – before exploring renowned for its wood-fired all the individual shops in Long Street. pizzas and dry-aged steak. Antique shops, fashion boutiques and art galleries all feature, as does HRH hidden gems Prince Charles’s own shop Highgrove . Local lore: Dolphins feature on the There are plenty of teashops and cosy Market Hall and on the town crest. inns to tempt you along the way too! Legend has it that either a local man was saved by two dolphins, or that the dolphins saved a locally- owned ship from sinking. Whatever the truth, the dolphin is now the symbol of the town. Feoffees is not a mis-spelling of coffee, but the term for four residents who bought the Market Hall for the town in1633. It is still owned by public-spirited locals. top tip Walk down Chipping Street to the Goods Shed Art Centre and Whistle Stop Café . The former railway buildings now house a Tetbury is the second largest town in the Cotswolds. Built on the site of a Saxon thriving arts centre hosting film hill fort, its prosperity stems from the medieval wool trade. Look up at the steep nights, exhibitions and craft gables of the wool merchants’ houses, and climb the Chipping Steps lined with workshops. The Rail Lands Park weavers’ cottages – architectural heritage in abundance! The town centre is a is ideal for an after-lunch stroll, conservation area and many buildings have graded listing. bike ride or work out. www.cotswolds.com hidden gems Chavenage House may seem very familiar to film buffs, as it features as Trenwith in Poldark and can be spotted in scenes from Wolf Hall and Larkrise to Candleford . This atmospheric gem has barely changed since Tudor times. Built much later, but using traditional materials, is the wonderful Arts and Crafts house Rodmarton Manor . Both properties are open to the public.

day 2 Tetbury is the Cotswold town with the most royal connections. Just outside is HRH Prince Charles’s house Highgrove – a tour of the remarkable gardens is a must. HRH Princess Anne lives close by at Gatcombe Park which hosts the annual festival of eventing. top tip Also nearby is Westonbirt , the national For a truly relaxing stay head for Arboretum, with its treetop walk, play Calcot Manor and Spa , just a few trail and some 15,000 trees from across miles from Tetbury. This converted the globe – beautiful in every season. farmhouse is a true rural retreat. I m Perrshorshshhoo

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