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Sudeley Castle, Hailes Abbey & Cotswolds

AT A GLANCE : Highlights: Sudeley Castle, home of Queen Katherine Parr, the romantic ruins of Hailes Abbey and a visit to the village of Broadway, provide the focus for a gentle day out in the Cotswold hills. Timing: A 10.30am start at Sudeley Castle allows time to complete the tour by 4.30pm ITINERARY 1 : at Broadway. Sudeley Castle and Hailes Abbey Miles: 11m from a start at Sudeley Castle and completing the historic Cotswolds the tour with a visit to the beautiful village of Broadway. A day in which to enjoy the fascinating history spanning one thousand years of Sudeley Castle, a host to at least six Kings or Queens of England. Explore the Castle’s magnificent gardens, including the celebrated rose Garden. Check the website for special events. The itinerary continues with a visit to the romantic ruins of Hailes Abbey, set amongst peaceful wooded pasture. Hailes was one of the great abbeys of medieval England and famous for its precious possession, a vessel believed to contain the blood of Christ. The day also presents an opportunity to enjoy some lovely Cotswold villages and countryside. Sudeley Castle Hailes Abbey Broadway Situated 8 miles northeast of After visiting the once magnificent The coach/car park/toilets, can be Cheltenham on the B4632. Hailes Abbey, cross the road and found on entering the village. Here in Signposted from nearby see 12c Hailes Church with its this popular and attractive Cotswold Winchcombe. On leaving the Castle remarkable medieval wall paintings, village enjoy a selection of shops, rejoin the B4632 and head north, where pilgrims would pray before art galleries and tea rooms offering shortly turning right at the sign for going to the abbey. After your visit, among other delights, cream teas to Hailes Abbey. rejoin the B4632 heading north. complete the day. At the roundabout continue on the B4632 to the famous village of Broadway. t. 01242 602308 t. 01242 602398 www.sudeleycastle.co.uk www.english-heritage.org.uk/hailes www.cotswolds.com.

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