Gloucester has a strong commercial and industrial presence with many well known manufacturers and brands based in the city's many trading parks.  The cathedral has a history spanning 1,300 years and has featured in many films.

The Regency town of Cheltenham hosts many internationally famous annual festivals, including horse racing, literature, jazz and science.  There are branches of many high end restaurants and retailers located in the town, which is also graced with fine parks and magnificent buildings.

The Cotswolds area is in five different counties covering almost 800 square miles.  Within Gloucestershire, many popular tourist towns can be found including Cirencester, Bourton on the Water and Tetbury.  Many celebrities enjoy living in the Cotswolds and it's easy to see why people say taking a stroll feels like stepping into a storybook.