Gloucestershire Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
ceremonial county in England (use Q21694733 for administrative non-metropolitan county)
About Gloucestershire
The county of Gloucestershire is divided into several districts for administrative purposes. These are: Gloucester, Cheltenham, the Forest of Dean, Tewkesbury, Stroud, and the Cotswold district. The former two are almost entirely urban, with Gloucester being the more industrial and working-class city relative to the rather genteel town of Cheltenham - and a strong rivalry between the two exists. The other, more rural, districts surround the two towns with the Forest of Dean covering the west of the county, Tewkesbury covering the north and centre, Stroud covering the south, and Cotswold covering the east. The district of South Gloucestershire is a fully independent authority, and is only part of the county for ceremonial and historical purposes. The area was briefly part of a county called
Where to Eat in Gloucestershire
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Gloucestercheese
- 🍴Gloucestershire squab pie
- 🍴Stinking Bishopcheese
- 🍴Tewkesbury mustard
Gloucestershire Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 9 sections including: