Stopovers - London to Forest of Dean

[angel1976]

Hi all, I live in SE London and will be driving first time from home to Forest of Dean in Goucestershire with grumpy DH and three kids - 4, 5 and 6. Can anyone recommend a good stopover at about halfway so I don't kill the lot of them will emerge from this journey relatively sane? Thanks!

Which way are you going? Via Bristol/the bridge or gloucester?

Blenheim palace near woodstock has fabulous child friendly grounds

Cotswold wildlife park is just off the A40 in Burford.

Avebury to look at the stones? Likely to be a pub lunch/cream tea opportunity ...