What's On

Our Cotswolds events really are something to be proud of. You can find so much here, from chasing a Double Gloucester cheese down a hill, to a tiny village fete opened by an international celebrity. A little research into what's on while you're here will reveal an intriguing programme of year round events and festivals.

Sport is a big subject here, with top level sides such as Gloucestershire County Cricket, Gloucester Rugby Club and a string of equestrian activity that includes horse trials at Blenheim and Badminton and Cheltenham Racecourse. In addition the area is brought to life by hundreds of village events and happenings. Some are remarkable - only in the Cotswolds would you find Woolsack Racing, Shin Kicking and Cheese Rolling.

Wherever you are staying, you are rarely more than half an hour from good quality theatres, cinemas and leisure facilities of many different kinds.

Some of our event highlights include:

Open air theatre - the scenery of the Cotswolds, the beautiful country houses and gardens once again provide wonderful settings for open-air theatre for the 2010 season.

Music - a full and varied programme of musical events takes place throughout the year, including choral and orchestral concerts in the splendid Cotswold 'Wool' churches or Longborough Festival Opera. The combined cultural offer is so strong that, tongue in cheek, we're declaring ourselves Britain's Rural Capital of Culture from 2009 - look out for new events and happenings or sign up for our email updates.

Nightlife. Cheltenham's bar, restaurant and club culture leads the way, but there are gigs, theatre and ad hoc events in the area across the Cotswolds. By basing yourself in the Cotswolds, you will also find the night scene in Oxford and Bath within easy reach. Finally don't forget the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford Upon Avon, also close by.