Countryside, activities, food & drink

Adventure in the great outdoors, outlet designer shops and a wide choice of cafes and bars. There’s something to suit everyone (including a cheeky Nandos).

The Royal Forest of Dean Cycling, kayaking, zip-wires and wild boar-tracking are just some of the things to do in this ancient forest.

Cheltenham’s Brewery Quarter Restaurants, bars, ten-pin bowling, indoor golf, cinema and its own microbrewery.

Ski and snowboard Gloucester’s dry ski slope for extreme sports – also home to laser tag. Gloucester Quays Outlet designer shops, paddleboarding, restaurants and markets throughout the year. Find out more glos.ac.uk/discover

The Cotswolds Hike the rolling hills. Or chase large cheeses as they roll down the hill (in the annual Cheese Rolling contest).

Boating in the park Hire a rowing boat in Pittville Park (just a 2-minute walk from our Student Village) or use the tennis courts, golf course and skate park.