
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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- 5 must-try traditional Cotswold recipesThe Cotswolds is known for its tasty local produce, from cheeses and Bibury trout to lamb and Gloucester Old Spot pork. Traditional Cotswold recipes focused …
- The best places to see bluebells in the CotswoldsA carpet of blue blooms stretching out under the trees is one of the classic images of spring in the Cotswolds. Over half of the …
- 3+ day Cotswold itinerary without a car from Moreton-in-MarshBeing on a direct train line from London and Oxford means the market town of Moreton-in-Marsh is a popular base for people wanting to visit …
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Cotswold towns & villages
- Things to do in Lower Slaughter, Cotswolds: A local’s guideThe 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 guideThe 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 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 …
Cotswold tips & guides
- About the Cotswolds: Frequently asked questionsAre you wondering how the Cotswolds got its name or when the best time to visit is? Want to know what the area is famous …
- The complete guide to English Heritage sites in the CotswoldsWith a mission to bring the story of England’s history to life, English Heritage* is responsible for over 480,800 objects and 400 properties across the …
- 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 …