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This category contains 9 sites:

• Berkeley Castle - In 1153 Lord Maurice Berkeley completed this fortress by the Severn Estuary at the command of Henry II, and ever since it has been the home of the Berkeley family.
• Cotswold Farm Park - A rare breed survival centre, established in the late 1960's when many of our traditional breeds were faced with extinction. Describes the park, the animals there, what rare breeds are and why they should be conserved.
• Cotswold Water Park - Sport and leisure park. Recreational activities include water and jet ski, cycling, fishing, wind surfing, sailing and riding. Details are given of courses in the park.
• Dr Edward Jenner Museum - Housed in his former home the museum fills in the biography of the man. Also included are opening times and prices, brief career description, and links to pages about his discovery of smallpox vaccination.
• GWSR, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway - Their steam trains are a prime tourist attraction. There are a large number of events organised around the railway. Preserved period stations at Toddington and Winchcombe, with plans to expand towards Cheltenham.
• Jet Age Museum, Gloucestershire Airport - Britain's first jet aircraft was designed, built and first flew from a Gloucester airport in April 1941. Display of many Gloucester Company aircraft, including a full size 1920's Gloster Gamecock replica.
• Nature In Art, Wallsworth Hall, Twigworth - A museum dedicated exclusively to art inspired by nature. It has been a winner of a special commendation in the National Heritage Museum of the Year awards.
• Prinknash Abbey, Cranham - The abbey is situated on the edge of the Cotswolds with views over the Vale of Gloucester. The site gives a history, the life of a monk, a message from the Abbot, plus details of their Bird Park and Pottery.
• Stanway Brewery - Cotswold brewery: details of the brewery, its beers and pubs.