Blogs all about The Cotswolds

Here you will find blogs about all things Cotswolds. 

From the best country pubs to fun and free activities for all the family, here we dive into more detail about current goings on in our 800 square miles of outstanding natural beauty. 

May Half Term Events and Activities

Gloucester Tall Ships Gloucester Tall Ships Festival - May 25th to 27th. Tickets from just £8. Under sixes go free. Come rock the dock at Gloucester Tall Ships Festival - the maritime extravaganza where sea shanties meet hip-hop, submarines house DJs, and movie-star ships fire their cannons. Have…

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Romantic Winter Experiences

Make unforgettable memories together, as you experience a romantic winter escape to the Cotswolds with the one you love. Cotswold Tours & Travel Book a tour with Cotswold Tours & Travel and make unforgettable memories with the one you love. Priding themselves on providing high-quality, immersive…

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Autumn Activities

From seasonal walks to autumnal workshops, hands-on activities and guided tours, there’re so many reasons to visit the Cotswolds this Autumn. Go Cotswolds 'Cotswolds in a Day' tour Pick up points in Stratford-upon-Avon and Moreton-in-Marsh Throughout October 2023 By popular demand, Go Cotswolds…

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Another year, another walking festival

So bookings are open – again! When our Walkers are Welcome steering group came up with the idea of holding a walking festival, we had no idea what we were letting ourselves in for. Not only had none of us ever been involved in organising a walking festival, none of us had even been to one! But how…

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Ten fabulous autumn events in the Cotswolds

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…

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A walk back in time

A walk back in time Getting outdoors gives you a sense of freedom and a close up look at nature. Mix this with some history and you have a good recipe for a walk. So today it’s an uphill walk to Belas Knap to give the legs a nice stretch and breathe in some fresh air. Sometimes it’s good to…

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A Spring in your step

A Spring in your step The days are drawing out and that urge to get outdoors, breathe in some fresh air and see if nature has started to spring into life strengthens. Rummaging through the drawer I find my woolly gloves and hat, both buried deep and ready to be worn. Boots on, wind proof jacket…

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Autumn in the Cotswolds

It’s the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness – and there’s nowhere better to soak up the sights, sounds and tastes of autumn than the beautiful Cotswolds countryside. From chilly walks through our glorious woodland and arboreta to cosying up with a hot drink (or something cheeky!) enjoying…

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Active Cotswolds

There’s nowhere quite like the Cotswolds for exploring breath-taking countryside and discovering our great outdoors. And there’re few places with so many incredible ways to get around and keep active during your summer holiday…. Inspired by Wimbledon and looking for somewhere to practice your…

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Walk the Cotswolds

Did you know the Cotswolds have more than five thousand kilometres of footpaths and rights of way – as well as fabulous National Trails like the Cotswold Way and Thames Path? With Walkers Welcome towns and villages too, is it any wonder the Cotswolds are the number one place for a walking break –…

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