"At the Woolpack Inn in Slad, Gloucestershire, a stream of ramblers file in from the Laurie Lee Wildlife Way to sup on pints of Uley's Pigs Ear and down cheese toasties under bunches of dried hops. Chalked on the wall is a list of regulars who frequent this tiny 17th-century saloon. Honest and old-school, the inn lures people from far and wide."
"The surrounding valley's gentle folds, hawthorns and scented orchards have seduced people - including its most notable resident, Cider With Rosie author Laurie Lee - for centuries. In his diaries, Lee looked back to his childhood, when roads and byways were plied by horse and cart. Although the purr of engines has now replaced the clop of hooves, Gloucestershire still feels like it has respect for its past."
Gloucestershire blends preserved rural traditions, historic charm and contemporary cultural life across gentle valleys, hawthorns and scented orchards. Rustic inns and honey-hued Cotswold villages attract walkers, shoppers and racing crowds, while market towns showcase Roman museums and genteel hostelries. The county balances refined pursuits—open-air opera and boutique hospitality—with boisterous local culture such as Traveller-led horse fairs and bustling farmers' markets. Ancient woodlands, yew-studded churchyards and village stocks preserve a sense of continuity. Strong equine connections and country estates coexist with lively community events and artisanal market scenes.
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