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PersonAlibongo1
27/9/2009 at 10:38pm
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Dear All,

Looking to book next years summer holiday and was considering Gloucestershire but as we've never been there thought I'd try and find out about the county first. Would love to hear from you regarding Gloucestershire, places to visit, scenery (terrain - unsure if hilly or flat) etc etc.

Also can anyone recommend a good Touring Caravan site?

Look forward to hearing your views.

Many thanks

Alibongo1


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PersonJan P
28/9/2009 at 7:08am
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Not sure where Hereford ends and Gloucester begins but the area around Ross on Wye, Symonds Yat and the Forest of Dean is an area of outstanding natural beauty. Loads of walks, river sports etc.

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AndyandLynda
28/9/2009 at 8:44am
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Please please please do not use the Red Lion Camp Site at Norton.

It is without doubt the worst site we have ever visited.

We spent a lot of time in the Forest of Dean.

Andy 


Personkyoto49
28/9/2009 at 9:23am
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We are off to Christchurch Campsite in the Forest of Dean at half term and really looking forward to it.

There seems like loads to do. Pretty good web site here

Forest of Dean Tourist Info


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PersonD S B
28/9/2009 at 11:29am
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If you want a really nice site try Townsend in Pembridge, just outside Leominster.  I know it's Herefordshire, but it a really nice site - reception also has it's own butchery - excellent for BBQ meat.  Really worth a visit.  We were there over the August B.H.  Pitches are not marked but very large indeed. 

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Persongazmister123
29/9/2009 at 10:37am
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The caravan club at moreton in the marsh is always a popular choice, Very handy for the cotswolds, stratford, Oxford, Broadway, Evesham etc,

Really lovely site,.



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Personmelc36
29/9/2009 at 8:31pm
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Have a look at Whitemead Forest Park in the Forest of Dean, it has an indoor swimming pool steam room, restaurant, club house which has entertainment every evening in school holidays and every weekend throughout the year.  It is a very nice site we have been there loads of times and are going again for new year.

It is about 22 miles from Gloucester town centre, a visit to the cathedral and Gloucester Docks is worth it.  The Forest of Dean has spectacular scenery it is quite hilly. 



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PersonLassie
29/9/2009 at 8:44pm
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We used this one near Slmbridge, http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=3137. Its a lovely sie next to the canal and Slimbridge Wildlife Centre is close by. The only downside to this site was the toilet block but a new one has opened although we haven't used it since. Have a look at the website and it gives some attractions to visit in the area.


PersonBob61
29/9/2009 at 8:52pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Lassie on 29/9/2009

We used this one near Slmbridge, http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=3137 Its a lovely sie next to the canal and Slimbridge Wildlife Centre is close by. The only downside to this site was the toilet block but a new one has opened although we haven't used it since. Have a look at the website and it gives some attractions to visit in the area.

Does it have plenty of sheltered pitches? I am booked there for this weekend but the weather is looking a bit wet and windy


Personkenles
30/9/2009 at 8:16am
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The Tudor caravan park is well sheltered and the Tudor arms is nice for food


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PersonBob61
30/9/2009 at 4:29pm
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Thanks, Kenles. At least if I get blown away I can still eat 17


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PersonPlossl
30/9/2009 at 5:13pm
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I stayed at Blackmore C&CC site in May this year Brilliant site very handy for Gloucestershire/Worcestershire/Herefordshire Had to meet a friend at Monmouth (on the edge of the Forest of Dean) Took me less than an hour Gloucester is 20 mins away then Park & Ride You have Worcester to the north Hereford to the west Plenty to do in the area


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Quote: Originally posted by kenles on 30/9/2009

The Tudor caravan park is well sheltered and the Tudor arms is nice for food

You've obviously never been there in a gale, Kenles. Winds screaming across the site, tent lying flat at times...but always popped up again and not a wire peg out of place 17.

Pub at the entrance nice but expensive, but across the road and on the side of the canal was the Black Shed cafe and bar, a bit like a transport cafe but excellent food at a cheaper price and drinks cheaper too...guess where I wined and dined all weekend.


PersonDavebelcanto
04/10/2009 at 7:01pm
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Quote: Originally posted by AndyandLynda on 28/9/2009

Please please please do not use the Red Lion Camp Site at Norton.

It is without doubt the worst site we have ever visited.

We spent a lot of time in the Forest of Dean.

Andy 

We totally agree the toilet block was a disgrace!

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