Painswick

Painswick is the quintissential Cotswold town, situated to the south of Gloucester. The town is full of classically styled Cotswold houses, and features a striking churchyard with lines of yew trees and an elegant church at the centre.

A former wool town, Painswick is set in the hillside and there are former mills to be found at Painswick Brook in the valley.

Attractions: Painswick Rococo Gardens, Exploring gardening styles during the ages, featuring a maze and a Restaurant

Also: Painswick Beacon, Stunning views over the Severn Valley.

Events: Gloucestershire Guild Crafts, from end-July to end-August