Best places: Visitor centers in Stroud, United Kingdom

Protected wetland wildlife reserve with a large wildfowl population and a birdwatching tower.

Vintage planes & aviation artifacts, plus guided cockpit tours of jet fighters & an airliner.

Bucolic, 37-acre farm featuring chickens, goats & pigs, plus a cafe, trails & community events.

👍👍 I had a look at the wave on google earth and could tell it was going to be special. Wow, what a superb set up. Very easy to find but the carpark is about a 1km to the venue. We were provided with wetsuits and directed to the changing rooms which were roomy but all outside. There are plenty of free l...

👍👍 Excellent free of charge visitor centre with displays outlining the history of the famous bridge. Toilet facilities too. Well stocked gift shop and friendly staff.

Park offering several trails with views of the Gloucestershire countryside, a picnic area & a cafe.

Beach on freshwater lakes in parkland area for watersports and walking, plus adventure playground.

👍👍 Lovely place with an excellent view. The café itself is beautifully decorated with artwork and tropical plants. The view over the lake is stunning, love taking my grandparents here for coffee. Tried the mint choc chip milkshake, which was great!

👍👍 A fantastic day out for all of the family. Cakes were amazing. Educational and great live music

😐 The cake was nice and so was the coffee. We sat in rather than took away. However, the coffee was still served in disposable cups. I paid over £23 for 3 coffees and bits of cake and a can of Fanta, which I thought was steep. Also, I had to wait the best part of 15 minutes to be served.