Woodland, wetlands, parrots and pelicans
Explore the half acre of woodlands and wetlands. Keep going for rare breeds at Cotswold Farm Park and parrots and pelicans at Birdland. Try karting, zorbing, or surfing the Severn Bore. Taste the grape at the Three Choirs Vineyard or two Michelin stars at Le Champignon Sauvage.
Big days out
On site, pop your head out over the boathouse balcony and catch the spectacular Severn Bore, or just the calming everyday rush of meandering water. Hit the heated pool or games room. Off site, stay in the present or go back in time and see the wonders of history and pre-history.
Walk the walled monastery garden pursued by ducks and peacocks at Prinknash Abbey, wander the classical cloisters of Gloucester Cathedral, constructed by St Ethelred in AD 681 to honour St Peter. Honour history and heritage further at the Soldiers of Gloucester Museum.
Taste the grape at the Three Choirs Vineyard. Head for the Victorian docks for eateries and outlets and a taste of old and new. Get a load of four floors of antiques at Gloucester Quays Antiques Centre or grab lungfuls of fresh air at the Robinswood Hill Country Park with its 30-mile views.
Pop out for a pint to the rustic Red Lion in Westbury-on-Severn, with its hearty roasts and real ales beneath traditional beams. Dining fine? It doesn’t get much finer than the Lords of the Manor, 5 North Street, the Butchers Arms or Le Champignon Sauvage, with five Michelin stars and just a few miles between them.
Big nights in
Enjoy the pleasure of some extra luxuries to make your stay at Severn Bank House even more enjoyable and fun filled.
Work out whodunnit with a murder-mystery night, keep your game face on for an organised poker package or casino night with black ties and cocktails, or book some karaoke. The gardens are great for sumo wrestling or gladiator duelling.
Capture the laughs with a photography session, letting a top local photographer take formal and informal photos of your celebration.
Enjoy a big meal in with the lads, fire up a hog roast or wake up to a full breakfast just when you need it most. Or even a black-tie dinner with all the trimmings, including top chef, butler and uniformed staff? Let the bubbly flow, don’t count the courses or calories, and wrap up with a chocolate fountain. So often, the best ideas are closer to home than you think.
