2014-07-10 05:57:00 Author:Chen Chen
[ZOL Travel Photography Channel Original] English: Gloucester, International Phonetic Alphabet: / 朂氀刀猂猸 /, Hong Kong old translation of Rousta, Gloucestershire, south-west England, the city, county, adjacent to Wells. In 2003 the city had a population of 110,207. But high-density residential areas are located on the outskirts of the city. As a result, the 2001 census put the population of the entire Gloucester city at 136,203, an increase of 8 per cent from the 1991 figure of 126,149. A city in the south-east of england, the capital of Gloucestershire. It is located on the east bank of the lower Severn River, 151 km northwest of London. Population 9.2 million (1981). The ancient Romans established the city here in 96 BC. There are railways, rolling stock, aircraft, agricultural machinery, insulation materials, furniture and clocks and other manufacturing industries. There is an air station. The Severn River Road Bridge was built in 1962-1966 to connect the London to South Wales Motorway. There is a canal leading to the mouth of the Severn River. The ancient city, many cathedrals, is known as a church city.
Gloucester, UK
1. Gloucester Cathedral
Gloucester Cathedral is a magnificent Gothic cathedral that is an excellent example of Gothic architecture in England. After the murder of King Edward II of England in 1327, Gloucester Cathedral was chosen as his burial place. Edward's cemetery was visited by many devotees, and Gloucester became a pilgrimage centre, and the church was gradually converted into the magnificent building it is today with the donation of the faithful.
Sections of Gloucester Cathedral that are worth taking a closer look include the arches, choir seats, the Great East Window, the Tribune Gallery, the Whispering Gallery, the Mausoleum of Edward II, the Lady Chapel, the Great Cloister, and the 69-metre-high tower.
The Echo Gallery is the location of the Hogwarts' School of Witchcraft and Wizardry cloister in Harry Potter, with amazing stained glass nearby. Holding a concert in a church allows one to better experience the solemnity and sacredness of the church.
Opening hours: 8:00-18:00
Tickets: Free, 3 donations are recommended
It is a 10 minute walk from the train station.
2. Gloucester Docks
Gloucester was once the largest inland port in the UK, and its dockyards were once at their peak in history. There are 15 Victorian warehouse buildings, and the canal is surrounded by museums, shops and cafes.
It is a 15 minute walk from the train station.
Blackfriars/Gloucester City Museum & Art Gallery
The 13th-century Blackfriars, one of the best-preserved Dominican monasteries in Britain, now serves as the Gloucester City Museum and Gallery, with exhibits including dinosaur fossils, turner and Gainsborough paintings.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-17:00
Admission: Free
4. Gloucester Tailor's House of the Tailor of Gloucester
Gloucester Tailor's shop is a featured museum based on fairy tale writers and picture book author Beatrix Potter and fairy tales, and is also a small shop. The story tells the story of a kind little mouse who rescues the tailor from a difficult situation, and the background of the story takes place in Gloucester.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10:00-16:00, Sunday noon -16:00
5. Dean Forest of Dean
Located 12 kilometres southwest of Gloucester, Dean Forest is the oldest oak forest in England. The mysterious scenery here is said to have inspired Tolkien to create The Lord of the Rings.
Bus 31 takes Gloucester to Coleford on the west side of Dean Forest.
6. Dean Heritage Centre Dean Heritage Centre
Located on the east side of the Dean Forest, the Dean Heritage Centre tells the history of the forest and the mining industry. Also close by are Forest House, a thrilling playground and an art gallery.
Opening hours: March to October 10:00-17:00, November to February Saturday and Sunday 10:00-16:00
Tickets: Adults / Under 16 years old 5/3
7. Puzzle Wood, a psychedelic tree mine
Located on the southwest side of the Dean Forest, the Psychedelic Tree Mine is a pre-Roman mining area full of plants, full of enigmatic paths, strange rocks, and a strong atmosphere of adventure.
Opening hours: April to September 10:00-17:30, October 11:00-16:00
Tickets: Adults / Under 12 years old 4/3
8. Clearwell Caves, Clearwell Caves
Located on the southwest side of Dean Forest, clearville Caverns has a lot of cluttered passages, and the large caves and pits there are amazing.
Opening hours: February to October 10:00-17:00
Tickets: Adults / Under 16 years old 5.5/3
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