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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- Fabulously festive Christmas light trails in the Cotswolds 2026
Add a touch of sparkle to the festive season this year with a Cotswolds Christmas light trail. With castles, palaces, gardens and forests all draped … - Highlights of Heritage Open Days in the Cotswolds 2026
The annual Heritage Open Days festival is a chance to go behind-the-scenes at some of the Cotswolds’ most interesting historic buildings. This celebration of local … - Things to do in Asthall and Swinbrook, Cotswolds
Just a few miles east of Burford, the neighbouring villages of Asthall and Swinbrook are surrounded by the peaceful countryside of the Windrush Valley. They’re …
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- Things to do in Asthall and Swinbrook, CotswoldsJust a few miles east of Burford, the neighbouring villages of Asthall and Swinbrook are surrounded by the peaceful countryside of the Windrush Valley. They’re …
- Things to do in Stanton, Cotswolds: A local’s guide
Peaceful Stanton south of Broadway isn’t one of the best-known Cotswold villages, but it is one of the prettiest. And it’s thanks to architect Sir … - Things to do in Woodstock, Oxfordshire: A local’s guide
Located on the eastern edge of the Cotswolds, the Oxfordshire town of Woodstock is best known as the home of grand Blenheim Palace. But there’s …
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- Where to stay in the Cotswolds without a car
Although 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 Discoverer public transport pass: A complete guide
If you don’t drive, don’t have a car or are trying to be more environmentally friendly, public transport is an alternative way to explore the … - The Cotswolds by public transport: How to visit the Cotswolds without a car
Spread 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 …