🇬🇧 Gloucester, United Kingdom
The Painswick Hotel
📍 Kemps Lane, Gloucester, GL6 6YB
Photo: official website
Your stay — The Painswick Hotel
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St Mary's (148 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Chapel of Our Lady and Saint Therese (175 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Quaker Meeting House (337 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Christ Church (419 m · ~5 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Painswick Pharmacy — 261 m · ~3 min walk
Best-One — 164 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →British Pound (GBP)
You can exchange money at the airport, but rates might not be the best. For a better rate, use a local bank or a currency exchange in Gloucester city centre.
Most places in the GL6 area accept major credit/debit cards, but some smaller shops might only accept cash. Contactless payments are widely accepted, and mobile payments like Apple Pay are also supported by many businesses.
Tipping is generally around 10-15% in restaurants and pubs, but it's not expected in cafes or for takeout. For taxis, rounding up the fare or giving 10% is sufficient.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →You can find a decent cup of coffee for around £1-£2 at a local cafe or bakery.
A budget-friendly lunch option is a sandwich or a salad from a supermarket deli, costing around £3-£5.
A affordable dinner option is a pub meal, with a main course costing around £8-£12.
The cheapest food options are often found in the local market stalls or food vans, especially around the Gloucester Quays area.
Major supermarket chains like Tesco and Sainsbury's have stores in the area, as well as smaller independent shops.
You can find affordable high-street fashion at stores like Primark and TK Maxx, or browse the local market stalls for unique second-hand finds.
The cheapest way to get around is by bus, with a day pass costing around £4, or you can take a taxi for around £5-£10 from the airport.
Buy a Gloucester City Council's Park and Ride ticket for £2.50 to save on parking and bus fares.Use the local supermarket loyalty apps to earn rewards and discounts.Avoid eating at touristy places and opt for local pubs and cafes instead.
Good to know — Gloucester
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.74 · GBP
Emergency Contacts
GloucesterFor non-emergency police matters, dial 101. The NHS non-urgent medical helpline is 111. From a mobile, 999 works. If you're deaf or hard of hearing, use the emergency SMS service: text REGISTER to 999.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Gloucester, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Painswick Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: pharmacy · Painswick Pharmacy — 261 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Heathrow Airport (Terminal 2 & 3) → Gloucester Transport Hub (bus station)
💡 Book online in advance for the best price; walk-up fares can double. The bus drops you a 10-minute walk from the Youth Hostel.
Gloucester Bus Station → Youth Hostel (opposite stop: Barbican Road)
💡 Buy a dayrider for £4.50 if using the bus more than twice. The hostel is just across the road from the Barbican Road stop.
London Paddington → Gloucester Station
💡 Use a railcard for 1/3 off. From the station, head south on Station Road then left onto Barbican Road – the hostel is a 15-minute walk.
Birmingham Airport → Youth Hostel, Gloucester
💡 Quote your flight number when booking – they monitor arrivals. Cheaper than London airport taxis; shared shuttles aren't available here.
Birmingham Coach Station → Gloucester Transport Hub
💡 Cheaper than the train but slower and less reliable—allow an extra 20 mins for traffic. The Hub is a 10-min taxi ride to Bowden Hall.
Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Tibbiwell Lodge B&B, Gloucester
💡 Pre-book online for a fixed fare; ask for a saloon car to avoid extra charges for luggage.
Bristol Airport (BRS) → Gloucester Bus Station
💡 Book online at least a day ahead for the cheapest fare; the stop at Gloucester Bus Station is a 10-minute walk to Watersmeet via Northgate Street.
Heathrow Central Bus Station → Gloucester Transport Hub
💡 Bus drops you at the Transport Hub; then catch the 10 or 11 bus to Saintbridge, alight near Tibbiwell Lodge.
Gloucester Railway Station → Watersmeet (Westgate Street stop)
💡 Buy a Stagecoach app day rider (£4.50) if you'll use buses twice—this short hop saves a taxi fare; alight at Westgate Street, then it's a 2-minute walk to the hotel.
Gloucester Transport Hub → Tibbiwell Lodge B&B, Saintbridge
💡 Get a day rider ticket for £4.50 if you plan multiple trips; stop is 'Tibbiwell Road' – the lodge is a 2-minute walk east.
Gloucester Bus Station → Central Hotel (Barton Street stop)
💡 Use the Stagecoach app for contactless payment; route 10 runs directly past the hotel.
Gloucester Railway Station → Bowden Hall Hotel (via Upton St Leonards)
💡 Bus 10 runs from Gloucester bus station (5-min walk from train station) to Upton St Leonards. From the stop, it's a 15-min walk uphill—take a taxi if you have luggage.
About Gloucester
Wikipedia ↗
Gloucester ( GLOSS-tər) is a cathedral city, non-metropolitan district and the county town of Gloucestershire in the South West of England. Gloucester lies on the River Severn, between the Cotswolds to the east and the Forest of Dean to the west. It is situated 7 miles (11 km) from Cheltenham, 19 m...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at The Painswick Hotel?
Check-in at The Painswick Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near The Painswick Hotel?
A budget-friendly lunch option is a sandwich or a salad from a supermarket deli, costing around £3-£5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Painswick Hotel?
The cheapest way to get around is by bus, with a day pass costing around £4, or you can take a taxi for around £5-£10 from the airport.
Top Attractions in Gloucester
💡 Skip the busy main nave on weekends; head to the cloisters early morning for near-silence and good light for photos. The Crypt café does a decent, cheap cuppa.
💡 Ask at reception for the key to the rooftop terrace — it’s usually unlocked, and gives a cracking view of the cathedral spire.
💡 Check the schedule for free guided tours; the crypt and Chapter House are often overlooked but worth a look.
💡 Visit at 3 PM on weekdays to hear the choir practice for free—it's quiet and atmospheric.
💡 The Roman and medieval artefacts are the highlight—ask staff to see the 'hidden' collection of carved stones in the basement. Free lockers for bags.
💡 Go at 3pm on a weekday to hear the choir practise in the quire — empty but for you and the voices echoing off the stone.
💡 Ask the warden about the 'crypt walk' – they sometimes open it up for a small donation.
💡 The Roman section has a 2nd-century tombstone found in the city—ask staff for the magnifying glass to see the carvings clearly.