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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- Where to find Christmas markets in the Cotswolds [2024]With wooden chalets draped with sparkling lights, colourful Christmas decorations, locally made gifts and crafts, and the smell of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts – …
- 24 great dog-friendly attractions in the CotswoldsIf you’re looking for somewhere to take your dog, you can’t beat the Cotswolds with its fabulous dog-friendly hotels, cosy country pubs and miles of …
- 5 fabulously festive Christmas light trails in the Cotswolds [2024]Add a touch of sparkle to the festive season this year with a Cotswolds Christmas light trail. With castles, gardens, forests and farms all draped …
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Cotswold guides
- Where to stay in the Cotswolds without a carAlthough it might be easiest to explore the rural villages and rolling hills of the Cotswolds by car, it’s definitely possible to visit the region …
- The Cotswolds by public transport: How to visit the Cotswolds without a carSpread over 800 square miles of countryside, the Cotswolds isn’t the most obvious place to visit by public transport. But although it’s undeniably easier to …
- The complete guide to National Trust properties in the CotswoldsFounded in 1895, the National Trust was the idea of three people who wanted to protect the heritage of England, Wales and Northern Ireland for …
Cotswold town & villages
- Things to do in Bibury, Cotswolds: A local’s guideDescribed by poet and designer William Morris as ‘the most beautiful village in England’, Bibury is one of the Cotswolds’ most popular and picturesque spots. …
- Things to do in Blockley, Cotswolds: A local’s guideThe North Cotswolds village of Blockley is one of the region’s lesser-known gems. It’s a peaceful spot with its golden stone buildings and Norman church …
- Things to do in Bourton-on-the-Water, Cotswolds: A local’s guideWith its stone bridges across the River Windrush, overhanging willow trees, village green and historic stone cottages, it’s no wonder that Bourton-on-the-Water tops lists of …