Motorway Alternative M5, Junction 10; 11 minutes
With wide open spaces, lakes to walk around and an enormous adventure playground, it’s well worth zipping off at Cheltenham to drop into Pittville Park.
Central Cross Cafe an award-winning neighbourhood haunt from the In the Park group is housed in an old Victorian pavilion with free parking and circular walks that start outside the doors.
Pop in for Fairtrade coffee, freshly baked cakes, breakfast rolls, pastries, salads and sandwiches, plus handmade dog treats and doggy ice cream.