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There’s no better time to embrace the great outdoors and start soaking up the spring sunshine than Easter. And there’s no better place to do that than the beautiful Cotswolds – full to bursting with things to do and places to go over the Easter holidays.

Escape the crowds and head to beautiful Winchcombe for a truly Cotswold experience. Home to magnificent Sudeley Castle and Gardens, it’s a Walkers Welcome town and has been a mecca for tourists since the Middle Ages visiting the tomb of St Kenelm.  Now it boasts beautiful Cotswold streets full to bursting with independent shops, galleries and eateries as well as some lovely places to stay.

A walk back in time 
A walk from Winchcombe up to the evocative Belas Knap, a spectacular stone age tomb. From here the superb views explain why 5,000 years ago a Stone Age Briton chose it as the ideal spot to spend eternity.

A Spring in your step
A great little walk circular walk from Winchcombe, Walking Capital of the Cotswolds

There’s no better time to take a break in the Cotswolds than early spring.  After such a mild winter, our gorgeous gardens are already showing the first signs of spring, and there are so many gorgeous hotels offering special springtime deals!  With some of the world’s best known and beautiful gardens – many full to bursting with snowdrops and thousands of other gorgeous spring bulbs – spring into the Cotswolds this February.

What's new in 2020 in the Cotswolds...

With a well-deserved reputation as a foodie destination, the Cotswolds offers tempting treats and delicious drinks for every taste and budget.  Whether it’s a full-blown Michelin starred meal or afternoon tea, great British pub food or incredible local brews, it’s the perfect place to tickle your tastebuds this winter.

Bring your party to  Stratton House Hotel  this Christmas and celebrate in style in the Cotswolds. Bring your friends or family to enjoy all the festive fun and celebrations in December where th..

We're celebrating the best of the Cotswolds, so if you want to praise a hotel where you enjoyed a wonderful stay, an attraction that really wowed you or a restaurant whose food just blew you away - or anything else that made your visit to the Cotswolds unforgettable - then now’s your chance.

There’s no getting away from it - the nights are drawing in and there’s a definite crisp feel to the mornings!  So here in the beautiful Cotswolds we say embrace the new season – wrap up in your new winter coat and start planning for the most wonderful time of the year…

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 fabulous Cotswolds food and drink, you’ll be spoilt for choice of ways to spend this magical time of year.  

To quote the musical sensation Jessie J, it’s ‘not about the money’ in the Cotswolds – or it doesn’t have to be!  There are plenty of things you can do for free, which means you can make the most of your precious holiday without breaking the bank.

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…. 

Make the most of the long summer holidays by finding a little bit of time for some rest and relaxation.  You’ll be spoilt for choice for luxurious places to go, as well as a wonderful selection of gorgeous spas and treatments to make yourself feel truly pampered!  

As the long summer holiday looms and thoughts turn to how to keep the kids occupied during the warm weather, we’ve a whole host of fabulous ideas guaranteed to keep them entertained in the Cotswolds.  From cookery schools and festivals to the chance to dress up as a medieval Knight – the only problem will be choosing which activity to do!