New tourism film showcases the best of Stroud district

A new promotional film celebrating Stroud district's unique mix of adventure, relaxation, nature, food and culture has been launched as part of a campaign to attract more visitors and support local businesses.

Created by Stroud District Council, the film showcases the district as a destination where visitors can enjoy both excitement and tranquillity, highlighting spectacular landscapes, vibrant market towns, independent businesses and sustainable travel opportunities.

Filmed over five days in June, the project featured local actors and showcased the places and experiences that make Stroud district unique. The crew visited 31 locations and covering 537 miles during filming.

The film features businesses and visitor attractions from across the district including Brimscombe Mill, Berkeley Castle, Minchinhampton Common, Stinchcombe Hill Golf Club, Williams Kitchen, Stroud Brewery and the Old Spot Inn, Dursley. 

The campaign is aimed primarily at 18 to 35-year-olds looking for a short break and supports the growing trend of micro-tourism - inspiring residents to explore destinations closer to home.

A shorter version of the film is being used as a digital advert at rail stations along the Stonehouse to London train route. From 24 August, the advert will appear at Bristol Temple Meads, Swindon, Reading and London Paddington stations, helping to reach thousands of potential visitors while promoting sustainable travel by rail. Additional social media versions of the film will be released in spring 2027.

The council worked closely with Visit Stroud which is hosting the film on a dedicated landing page where viewers can find further inspiration and practical information for planning a visit: Your Dream Weekend

Chris Uttley, Climate, Economy and Flood Risk Manager at Stroud District Council, said:

"One of the Council Plan priorities is to promote Stroud district as a sustainable tourism and visitor destination.

"This campaign showcases the incredible diversity of experiences available across the district, from outdoor adventures and cultural attractions to great food, beautiful countryside and places to relax.

"We hope the film inspired people to discover somewhere new, support local businesses ad experience everything that makes Stroud district such a distinctive and rewarding place to visit. We’d like to thank all the businesses and organisations that helped bring the campaign to life.”

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