
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.
Latest posts
- Visiting Chedworth Roman Villa in the CotswoldsIn a tranquil wooded valley in the Cotswold countryside south of Cheltenham, you’ll find one of the largest and grandest Roman villas in Britain. This …
- Leckhampton Hill walk near Cheltenham (3 miles circular)Looking for a great walk which is within easy reach of Cheltenham? This Leckhampton Hill walk is one of our favourite local walks for its …
- 25 of the best things to do in the Cotswolds in summer [2022]Sunshine, honey-stone villages, lush gardens, trickling rivers and a cold drink in a pub beer garden – there aren’t many places better than the Cotswolds …

Tips and guides
- How to plan a day trip from London to Cotswolds (with or without a car)The Cotswolds’ quintessentially English landscape of rolling hills, honey-stone villages, scenic viewpoints, castles and country houses make it one of the most popular areas of …
- Fantastic Cotswolds film locations: The ultimate guide (with map)With its grand manor houses, country estates, quaint villages and historic towns, the Cotswolds has unsurprisingly become a popular spot for location scouts, appearing in …
- The complete guide to National Trust sites in the CotswoldsRecently celebrating its 125th anniversary, the National Trust started as the idea of three people who wanted to protect the heritage of England, Wales and …
Destination guides
- Things to do in Bourton-on-the-Water, Cotswolds: A local’s guideWith its stone bridges across the River Windrush, overhanging trees, village green and historic stone cottages, it’s no wonder that Bourton-on-the-Water tops lists of the …
- Things to do in Snowshill, Cotswolds: A local’s guideThe 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 …
- Things to do in Burford, Cotswolds: A local’s guideKnown as the Gateway to the Cotswolds, Burford is one of the most picturesque towns in Oxfordshire, famous for its steep high street which sweeps …