Celebrate Mother’s Day in the Cotswolds: A Guide to Treating Mum Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show appreciation for the special women in our lives, and what better place to celebrate than the charming Cotswolds? With its rolling countryside, picturesque villages, and delightful…
Read More
For most of us school history was stuffed full of Tudors and Victorians with a sprinkling of Normans, civil wars and maybe the odd Roman thrown into the mix. But what about the thousands of years before Roman roads and villas spread across the landscape – the murky world of prehistoric Britain…
Read More
Things to Do in the Cotswolds This February Half-Term (or on Rainy Days) Looking for fun ways to make the most of February half-term or rainy days in the Cotswolds? Whether you’re seeking indoor adventures or a cosy escape from the weather, the Cotswolds has plenty to offer families, nature…
Read More
Discover the Magic of Snowdrops in the Cotswolds As winter begins to loosen its grip and the promise of spring starts to stir, the Cotswolds are transformed by a delicate display of nature’s beauty: snowdrops. These tiny, white blooms, often the first flowers to brave the colder months, are a symbol…
Read More
Family Favourites: This February Half Term, WWT Slimbridge are inviting families to go mad for mud with their Mudfest, running from Saturday 15th to Sunday 23rd February. It's an unmissable week of muddy adventures with all activities included in your admission ticket, or free for WWT members. Whip…
Read More
The Cotswolds is brimming with opportunities for exploration, relaxation, and adventure. Whether you're a local looking to rediscover the area or a visitor planning a getaway, these great experiences will inspire you to make the most of the Cotswolds in 2025. 1. Enjoy a Night at the Opera Step…
Read More
Planning a literary getaway? The Cotswolds has inspired many of our great writers and poets over the centuries. Here’s just a few of the literary connections you can explore on your next visit. The Cotswolds village of Slad is immortalised in Laurie Lee’s Cider With Rosie . Lee is buried in the…
Read More
Make this Christmas unforgettable with a unique Cotswold gift for your loved one. From delicious Cotswold delicacies and award-winning local drinks to handcrafted treasures and one-of-a-kind Cotswold experiences, you'll find the perfect gift to capture the magic of the Cotswolds this festive season…
Read More
Twixmas and New Year's in the Cotswolds: No better place to be As the festive buzz of Christmas winds down, there’s a special kind of magic that lingers in the days between Christmas and New Year's – a time affectionately known as Twixmas . It’s the perfect opportunity to unwind, recharge, and savour…
Read More
Blenheim Palace Illuminated Trail 15 November - 1 January 2025 Blenheim Palace is a place where new memories are made as a multitude of glowing lights and Christmassy sounds fill the air with festive fun. Firmly positioned as one of the UK’s leading illuminated trails and unmissable within the…
Read More