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The Cotswolds will be full to bursting with amazing events this autumn and it’s a great chance to get out and about in the late summer sunshine and soak up the festival atmosphere. You’ll be spoilt for choice of fabulous things to see and do and with our glorious countryside exploding with beautiful autumn colour, there’s nowhere better for an autumn break.
Discover more than twenty stunning new sculptures in the Kingfisher Trail which takes place across the Cotswolds until 3 October. Download the app or map to start your adventure finding the wonderful kingfisher sculptures – all decorated by talented local artists. Don’t miss the flying kingfisher too – who’ll swoop into a new location every fortnight!
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From classic cars to the world’s most elite super and hypercar brands, Salon Prive at Blenheim Palace is an unforgettable celebration of the very best the motoring world has to offer. From the globally renowned Concours d’Elegance to Ladies’ Day you’ll find a car to suit every taste. And on the final day the lawns are open for everyone to enjoy the spectacle. 1 – 5 September.
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Celebrate all things farming with a visit to the UK’s biggest traditional one-day agricultural show. Moreton Show takes place on Saturday 4 September in 165 acres of glorious Cotswold countryside. Discover the countryside in a day with farming, food and family fun.
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Crafts Alive features members of the Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen who’ll be selling their unique, handcrafted pieces at the equally unique Rodmarton Manor! Themed around ‘The Lie of the Land’, there’ll be a programme of workshops, talks and demonstrations as well as physical theatre performances, plantsmanship lessons and artisan and gourmet food. It runs from 8 to 12 September.
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Experience the Cotswolds most famous entertainers with a visit to Giffords Circus this September. ‘The Hooley’ features fairies, trolls, pixies and leprechauns, as well as music, dancing and Tweedy the Clown! Get ready for a madcap night of magical entertainment!
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Treat your four-legged friend to a day out with a difference at Cirencester DogFest in the beautiful Bathurst Estate. This two day festival includes exciting arena displays, expert industry advice, shopping, food and plenty of activities for your dog to have a go at too!
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Whatever your passion, the Burford Literary Festival will have a book – and an author to excite. Running from 23 to 27 September, this brand new event brings local residents and visitors together through an inspiring programme featuring more than 40 authors and covering topics and genres ranging from history to politics, the natural world and poets to children’s literature.
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Celebrate the new season at Blenheim Palace’s new Autumn Festival held over the last weekend in September and first in October. Discover a green-inspired market, delicious locally-sourced food from around the globe, talks and workshops on the past and future. With plenty of games, a fiendishly difficult adventure competition and dragons to find in the maze, the event promises to be a fun day out for all the family.
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Spoil yourself with the perfect cultural weekend break at Tetbury’s annual music festival. Enjoy a range of performances from classical to contemporary as well as lectures and interviews to learn more about how these great works were written.
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Get your walking boots on and enjoy the award-winning Cotswolds Walking Festival in beautiful Winchcombe. With four walks to choose from for all abilities – all led by knowledgeable local guides – you’ll be spoilt for choice of which part of the beautiful countryside you want to explore. The festival runs 1 – 3 October.
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Check out the what's on for many more events including the Women’s Tour professional cycle race, speciality markets, heritage open days and other Cotswold town festivals.
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