
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
- 15 of the best dog-friendly hotels in the CotswoldsA dog is now part of the family in over a third of UK households, with more and more of us wanting to bring our …
- Winchcombe and Sudeley Castle walk in the Cotswolds (3.7 miles circular)Explore a medieval castle and historic pilgrimage site on this 3.7-mile/5.9km Winchcombe and Sudeley Castle walk in the Cotswolds. The walk starts in the centre …
- Things to do in Painswick, Cotswolds: A local’s guideSet on a hill overlooking one of the Five Valleys between Stroud and Gloucester, Painswick is known as the ‘Queen of the Cotswolds’. This well-preserved …

Tips and guides
- 9 easy day trips from Cheltenham to Cotswolds (without a car)Cheltenham’s Regency architecture, parks and gardens, bars and restaurants make it a great place for a short break. But its location on the edge of …
- The best time to visit the Cotswolds: A month-by-month guideSpring wildflowers and walks, summer sunshine and pub lunches, autumn leaves and log fires, winter snow and Christmas lights – the Cotswolds has something to …
- A guide to the Cotswolds Discoverer public transport passIf 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 …
Destination guides
- Things to do in Painswick, Cotswolds: A local’s guideSet on a hill overlooking one of the Five Valleys between Stroud and Gloucester, Painswick is known as the ‘Queen of the Cotswolds’. This well-preserved …
- 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 Castle Combe, Cotswolds: A local’s guideOften rated the ‘prettiest village in England’, Castle Combe lies in the south of the Cotswolds. With a picturesque setting in a wooded valley, the …