EXPLORE THE COTSWOLDS
Your guide to the best things to see and do in the beautiful Cotswolds region of England, featuring itineraries, travel tips and guides, places to visit, stay, eat and drink.
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- The ultimate 3-day Cotswolds Christmas itinerary
The Cotswolds knows how to do Christmas – crisp country walks, sparkling decorations, hot chocolates, pub lunches and nights by the fire. It’s the ideal … - 25 of the best things to do at Christmas in the Cotswolds [2026]
With frosty mornings, pretty villages decked in twinkling lights, Christmas carols, cosy fires, the smell of pine trees and maybe even a snow flurry or … - Where to find Christmas markets in the Cotswolds [2026]
With wooden chalets draped with twinkling lights, colourful Christmas decorations, locally made gifts and crafts, and the smell of mulled wine – Christmas markets have …
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Cotswold towns & villages
- Things to do in Lower Slaughter, Cotswolds: A local’s guide
The twin villages of Lower and Upper Slaughter lie along the banks of the shallow River Eye, a few miles north of Bourton-on-the-Water. With its … - Things to do in Upper Slaughter, Cotswolds: A local’s guide
The tiny Cotswold village of Upper Slaughter in Gloucestershire is often overshadowed by its better-known neighbours Lower Slaughter and Bourton-on-the-Water. But its historic buildings and … - Things to do in Snowshill, Cotswolds: A local’s guide
The picturesque Cotswold village of Snowshill is set on an escarpment south of Broadway, overlooking the Vale of Evesham. Despite its picture-perfect good looks, with …
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Car-free Cotswolds
- Six useful Cotswolds bus routes for exploring without a car
If you’re visiting the Cotswolds without a car, the region’s bus network can look look confusing at first. But a handful of services which connect … - Cotswold itinerary without a car from Cheltenham (3+ days)
If you’re planning on visiting the Cotswolds without a car, Cheltenham makes an ideal base. As well as being on a direct train line from … - Cotswolds discounts for visiting without a car
Although visiting the Cotswolds without a car involves a bit more planning, it often means you save money on petrol and parking, as well as …