Things To Do in the Cotswolds
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Langford - St Matthew's Church
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Church/Chapel
Langford
The most immediately striking aspect of the church is the square central tower, the most conspicuous surviving part of a large Saxon church dating to the 11th century.It may possibly postdate the Norman conquest but is certainly the work of Saxon…
Clanfield - St Stephen's Church
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Church/Chapel
Clanfield
A late 12th century Church. It was originally a chapel of nearby Bampton church, and was dedicated to St John the Baptist, but sometime in the late 15th century the dedication was changed to St Stephen the Marytr.
Nature in Art
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Museums & Galleries
Gloucester
Nature in Art is the world’s first museum and art gallery dedicated to fine, decorative and applied art inspired by nature.
Kencot - St George's Church
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Church/Chapel
Kencot
St George's Church in Kencot is of late 12th century origin and features a tower with a curious side turret with a sloping roof, which was added later and makes it look unfinished.
Tewkesbury Abbey
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Abbey/Priory
Tewkesbury
Tewkesbury Abbey is a parish church of cathedral proportions tucked in the middle of the bustling market town of Tewkesbury. It contains many interesting features and should not be missed.
Elkstone - St John the Evangelist
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Church/Chapel
Elkstone
This is the highest church in the Cotswolds, & is off the beaten track. The village is full of modern cottages, but at its heart is this lovely Norman church, with carved stone heads around the nave, fine wood work, & an unusual first floor dovecote
Cotswold Woollen Weavers
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Shopping
Lechlade
Cotswold Woollen Weavers is a destination in its own right: a shop selling all manner of woollen clothes and blankets, a small museum, design studio, sculpture gallery, coffee shop and picnic area, all housed in beautiful old stone buildings.
Ebrington - St Edburgha's Church
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Church/Chapel
Chipping Campden
A 13th century church with a wonderful Norman doorway, 14th century font and knight's grave, plus 16th and 17th century tombs to the Keyte family. The most impressive tomb is that of Sir John Fortescue, Lord Chief Justice to Henry VI, who died in…
Heythrop - St Nicholas' Church
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Church/Chapel
Chadlington, Chipping Norton
There has been a church at Heythrop since at least 1086, and today the old church still survives as a small chapel with a fine Norman doorway and interesting external carvings. After the Reformation this remained the main parish church until Albert…
Northleach - St Peter and St Paul
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Church/Chapel
Northleach
For more than 100 years Northleach was the major "wool" town of the area, & the church is a fine example of late Gothic building. It has a complete set of medieval corbel heads, including a cat playing a fiddle, & an excellent collection of brasses.
Pittville Park
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Municipal Park
Cheltenham
A fantastic blend of living history, open spaces, children's activities and of course a boating lake! The perfect place to spend a day...
Lower Oddington - St Nicholas Church
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Church/Chapel
Oddington
One of our favourite churches - St Nicholas church in Lower Oddington is hidden at the end of a small lane. Its not the easiest place to find, but the effort is worth it, for St Nicholas's boasts a superb series of medieval wall paintings, including…
Charlbury - St Mary the Virgin Church
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Church/Chapel
Charlbury
Parts of the present building date from the 12th century, though a Saxon church may have existed on the same site.
Westwell - St Mary's Church
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Church/Chapel
Westwell
Westwell's church offers pleasures out of all proportion to its size - a picturesques setting overlooking the spring which gave the village its name, some delightful touchs and a refreshing simplicity overall.
The church is small and simple,…
Kelmscott - St George's Church
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Church/Chapel
Kelmscott
Originally a chapel of ease, St George's Church in Kelmscott is practically unaltered since the close of the 15th century, thanks to William Morris, who lived at Kelmscott Manor. He was so appalled by some of the Victorian 'restoration' work being…
Combe - St Laurence's Church
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Church/Chapel
Combe
St Laurence, a place of worship for more than 600 years, has a number of interesting features including 15th century wall painitings, a 1634 pulpit cloth. and several bale tombs in the churchyard.
Broughton Poggs - St Peter's Church
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Church/Chapel
Broughton Poggs
The church at Broughton Poggs takes some finding, standing as it does beyond a farmyard and reached by a lane. One can wander around for some time without spotting it in the leafy grounds in front of Broughton Hall and the walled lanes that connect…
Fairford - St Mary's Church
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Church/Chapel
Fairford
Fairford is an outstanding church because of its fascinating complete set of medieval stained glass windows, the only such set in England. The glass is rare, and is of the highest quality.
Bourton on the Water - St Lawrence
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Churches and Cathedrals
Bourton on the Water
Lying just a short walk from the High Street, the distinctive domed clock tower of St Lawrence's Church invites further investigation. The earliest evidence of a Christian presence on this site goes back as far as the 8th Century when a wooden…
West Tump Long Barrow
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Free Days Out
Nr Cranham
This barrow is located in the middle of Buckholt Wood, in the parish of Brimpsfield, about one and a half miles south-west of Birdlip.