Down Ampney Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

View along the Down Ampney Road out of the village
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View along the Down Ampney Road out of the village
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Cottages, Down Ampney Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) was born in the nearby vicarage. He was a great-great grandson of both the pottery manufacturer, Josiah Wedgwood, and of the eighteenth century intellectual, Erasmus Darwin. Another famous relative was his great-uncle, Charles Darwin. He composed orchestral music, including nine symphonies, choral works, operas and other stage works.
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Cut through to Oak Road
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Track off Oak Road The spire of Down Ampney church in the centre of the landscape of Ralph Vaughan-Williams'childhood.
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Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa

Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Shurdington Road Cheltenham England
The price is NZ$147 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$147
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cheltenham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,020 reviews)
Room was very clean and spacious

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa
De Vere Cotswold Water Park

De Vere Cotswold Water Park

4 out of 5
Lake 6 Spine Road East Cirencester England
The price is NZ$201 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$201
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cirencester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
We stayed in one of the lakeside rooms which had a beautiful view. Room was slightly cold because of this but reception did provide us with an extra heater. It was my husbands birthday so they provided a gift and prosecco which was lovely. Food was great, lovely staff and clean hotel. Book ahead ...

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

De Vere Cotswold Water Park
Queens Hotel Cheltenham

Queens Hotel Cheltenham

4 out of 5
The Promenade Cheltenham England
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cheltenham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
The bed was so comfy and the staff were lovely :)

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

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Crescent Place by Mansley

Crescent Place by Mansley

3 out of 5
1a Crescent Place Cheltenham England
Stay at this aparthotel in Cheltenham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and Netflix. Popular attractions Cheltenham Racecourse and The Promenade are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
Spotless room, helpful staff, good location

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Crescent Place by Mansley
Strozzi Palace Suites by Mansley

Strozzi Palace Suites by Mansley

4 out of 5
55 St Georges Place Cheltenham England
Stay at this apartment in Cheltenham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (205 reviews)
Stayed in the Palermo suite and it has a very musty smell, not very pleasant

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Strozzi Palace Suites by Mansley
The Lakes By YOO

The Lakes By YOO

5 out of 5
Coln Park, Claydon Pike Lechlade England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lechlade. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Sailing Lake and Conservation Lake are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (37 reviews)
All staff excellent

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

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Popular places to visit

Houses of Arlington Row in the village of Bibury, England

Arlington Row

You can find out about the history of Bibury when you stop by Arlington Row. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the beautiful countryside in this relaxing area.

Arlington Row
Our fantastic museum at Cirencester. So many Roman antiquities and mosaics from nearly 2000 years ago. #Cirencester #corinium #roman #museum #mosaics

Corinium Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Corinium Museum in Cirencester. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this culturally rich area.

Corinium Museum

Cirencester Church

After visiting Cirencester Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cirencester. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this culturally rich area.

Cirencester Church

Cirencester Park Polo Club

Catch an event at Cirencester Park Polo Club during your trip to Cirencester. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the beautiful countryside in this relaxing area.

Cirencester Park Polo Club

Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre

Explore the great outdoors at Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre, a lovely green space in Cirencester. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this quaint area.

Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre

Cirencester Parish Church of St John Baptist

After visiting Cirencester Parish Church of St John Baptist, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cirencester. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

Cirencester Parish Church of St John Baptist

Activities

Discover Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon from Oxford

Discover Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon from Oxford

NZ$182
per adult
Discover Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon from Oxford
Cotswold Cottages

Villages of The Cotswolds Small-Group Tour by Luxury Mini Coach from London

NZ$294
per adult
Villages of The Cotswolds Small-Group Tour by Luxury Mini Coach from London
3-Day Private Guided Tour in England from Oxford

3-Day Private Guided Tour from Oxford

NZ$4,555
per traveller
3-Day Private Guided Tour from Oxford
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Cities near Down Ampney

The church of St. Baptist in Cirencester in the Cotswold

Cirencester