Activities & Experiences
The Cotswolds is rich in charm, history, and natural beauty, offering a wide range of activities and experiences for every type of visitor. Whether you're seeking scenic outdoor adventures or immersive cultural encounters, the Cotswolds delivers something special in every season.
Walking & Hiking
With its rolling hills, meandering footpaths, and honey-stone villages, the Cotswolds is a walker’s paradise. Explore sections of the famous Cotswold Way National Trail, enjoy tranquil countryside strolls, or take on more challenging hikes that reward you with sweeping views across valleys and farmland. The stunning countryside with its rolling hills crisscrossed by countless footpaths, secluded river valleys, picturesque towns and villages of honey-coloured stone, along with an abundance of welcoming Cotswold inns and tea rooms are perfect in any season.
Cycling Adventures
Cyclists can enjoy quiet country lanes and scenic off-road trails that connect picturesque villages, historic landmarks, and inviting pubs. Bike and e-bike rental options are available, making it easy to enjoy routes like the Winchcombe to Broadway trail or the Water Park loop near the Cotswold Lakes.
Guided Tours & Local Insights
Discover the Cotswolds through guided walking, cycling or driving tours led by local experts. These tours reveal hidden gems, historical insights, and local lore that you might miss on your own. Choose from themed tours, popular locations or bespoke tours.
Unique Experiences
From off-road driving to alpaca trekking, floristry workshops to an inland beach, the Cotswolds offers experiences you won’t forget! Enjoy hands-on workshops, take part in seasonal foraging walks, or learn traditional crafts like dry stone walling or Cotswold baking.
Attractions with Guided Tours
Attractions like Blenheim Palace, Sudeley Castle, and Cotswolds Distillery offer engaging guided tours that will bringyour visit to the Cotswolds to life. Many local gardens and stately homes also offer seasonal tours and behind-the-scenes experiences.
Activities & ExperiencesHighlights
270 Climbing Park
270 Climbing Park is set on the edge of the Cotswolds, in between Cheltenham and Gloucester. They…
Bibury Trout Farm
Bibury Trout Farm is one of Britain’s oldest, and certainly most attractive, trout farms. Founded in…
CJP Cotswold Tours
CJP Cotswold Tours, established in 2002, is a family-run company providing private escorted tours of…
Cotswold Alpacas
Join James, Bridget and their herd of alpaca in the stunning setting of Korinn Farm for a walk you…
Cotswold Driving Experiences
Located in the heart of the Cotswold Lakes on a specialist 20 acre site, Cotswold Driving…
Cotswold eBikes
Located at Abbey Home Farm in Cirencester, Gloucestershire we are perfectly placed for exploring the…
Cotswold Electric Bike Tours
Discover a rich tapestry of charming villages and the “real Cotswolds” on an expertly…
Cotswold Journeys
Nestled in the heart of The Cotswolds, near the iconic Cotswold Way walking trail, Cotswold…
Cotswold Lakes Brew Co
Born out of a lockdown project that “got out of hand”, the Cotswold Lakes Brew Co…
Cotswold Lavender
In a typical English summer the lavender fields should start to show colour mid June, with the best…
Cotswold Quadding
Cotswold Quadding offers electric adventures that create endless memories. Experience the perfect…
Cotswold Tours & Travel
Experience Luxurious and Authentic Cotswold Tours and Travel At Cotswold Tours & Travel, we…
Cotswold Walks
Welcome to the Cotswolds, the walking capital of England. This area of gentle hills and…
Cotswolds Distillery Tours
Nestled amongst the rolling hills of the Cotswolds countryside, the Cotswolds Distillery was born…
Crocodiles of the World Keeper Experiences
Wild Keeper Experiences. Truly a one of a kind experience. You can enjoy working alongside our…
Daylesford Cookery School
The Cookery School at Daylesford is a unique place of culinary inspiration housed in a…
Daylesford Floristry Workshops
The Daylesford Garden is dedicated to our love of nature and the garden and houses our favourite…
Fat Squirrel Outdoor Co
Enjoy a relaxing day outdoors with a touch of adventure at a Fat Squirrel Outdoor woodland. Fat…
Forest Green Rovers Football Club
Fan zone The perfect pre-match hub for all supporters! With live music, vegan food, hot and cold…
Galahad Tours
Enjoy a truly memorable private Cotswolds experience with Matt and Galahad Tours in the comfort of a…
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
'The Friendly Line in the Cotswolds' offers a unique opportunity to sample train travel from…
Go Cotswolds
Go Cotswolds provides fun, friendly, award-winning small-group day tours of the Cotswolds. Tours…
Heritage Bus Service
Join Troopers Lodge Motor Services for their tour of some of the most beautiful Cotswold…
Honeybourne Pottery Studio
Nestled in the tranquil North Cotswolds, Honeybourne Pottery offer bespoke pottery workshops for…
In and Beyond Bath
Unveil the Cotswolds' Hidden Treasures with In & Beyond Bath Embark on an enchanting journey…
Little Oak Vineyard
Give your tastebuds a treat with a vineyard tour and wine tasting at the award-winning Little Oak…
Longborough Festival Opera
Enjoy world-class opera in the beautiful surroundings of the Cotswolds at Longborough Festival…
Mad Max Tours
Mad Max Tours offers award winning small group day tours and transfers which depart from Bath. Their…
Natural Cookery School
The Natural Cookery School in Nailsworth is a renowned culinary institution founded by Chef Erin…
New Brewery Arts
New Brewery Arts connects people with the hand-made, promotes the joy and fulfilment of making and…
The Bodleian Libraries
The Bodleian Libraries has been the academic heart of Oxford for 600 years. The central library for…
The Carter Company - Gentle Cycling, Walking and Touring
Our cycling and walking holidays offer a choice of gentle or swift itineraries through the Cotswolds…
The National Trust Heritage and Rural Skills Centre
The Heritage and Rural Skills Centre is a creative hub based in the National Trust village of…
The Real Outdoor Xperience
The Real Outdoor Xperience at Lake 12 in the Cotswold Lakes is a lake and land outdoor adventure and…
Townhouse Travel & Tours
Townhouse Travel & Tours Based in the historic town of Woodstock, Oxfordshire, Townhouse…
TY Cycles Bike Hire
TY Cycles offers a premium cycle hire service in the Cotswolds, with a range of quality touring…
Undiscovered Cotswolds
Combining the best tourist highlights with hidden villages in the Cotswolds that only the…
Wine Tours - Poulton Hill Estate
In the heart of the south Cotswolds, just east of Cirencester, lies Poulton Hill Estate, a small…
Woodchester Valley Vineyard
Woodchester Valley Vineyard is a multi-award winning boutique vineyard and winery based in the…
Cotswold Discovery Trail
Our Discovery Trails are designed on trail maps and placed in a Trail Pack with loads of other…
Larkswold
Larkswold: Creative Workshops in the Cotswolds Countryside Larkswold is a delightful countryside…
The Cotswold Tour Guide
As The Cotswold Tour Guide I have been providing discerning clients with luxury tours across the…
ExperienceSpas and Wellbeing
The Buttery Dish
Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, The Buttery Dish is a unique destination for food and…
The Garden Spa at Minster Mill
Minster Mill is just 15 miles from the dreaming spires of Oxford and 11 miles from the inspiring…
Calcot Spa
Situated in a quiet corner of the grounds at Calcot Manor it’s everything you would expect…
Lucknam Park Spa
Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa has partnered with global skincare leader 111SKIN and local, sustainable…
Scenic Sauna
● Woodland Sauna and Ice baths ● Guided sessions with a certified Wim Hof Method Instructor ● Weekly…
The House Spa
The award-winning House Spa is all about making you feel fabulous - a serious mission with a…
The Meadow Spa at Thyme
Nurturing peacefulness, stillness and beauty from within, the botanical spa is an idyllic haven of…
The Spa at Hatherley Manor
The Spa at Hatherley Manor is inspired by our Cotswold heritage and is dedicated to natural…
The Spa in The Garden
Relax and indulge yourself at this luxurious Spa located in the heart of the Cotswolds. The Spa…
Thermae Bath Spa
Whilst much day-to-day maintenance can be undertaken overnight and outside of our opening hours…
The Lygon Arms Spa
Nestled in the idyllic Cotswold countryside lies the Lygon Arms Spa, a haven of peace away from the…
Nestled amongst the rolling hills of the Cotswolds countryside, the Cotswolds Distillery was born from a dream to produce Outstanding Natural Spirits in one of the most beautiful regions in the world. Our distillery opened its doors in 2014 and is the first full-scale distillery within the Cotswolds…