Things To Do in the Cotswolds
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Black Bourton - St Mary the Virgin Church
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Church/Chapel
Black Bourton
The real highlight of the church is its 13th century wall paintings. Covered at the reformation, they were originally uncovered when the church was restored in 1866. However, against the vicar’s wishes, they were again whitewashed and were not…
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.
Fulbrook - St James the Great Church
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Church/Chapel
Fulbrook
A small, picturesque church dating back to the 12th century but with a little 19th century bellcote. There are a few pieces of medieval glass.
Tetbury - Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
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Church/Chapel
Tetbury
Built in 1777-1781 in Georgian Gothic-style. Spire is 4th highest in England measuring at 186ft, part of the old medieval church. Recently restored to basic 18thC line.
Leafield - St Michael and All Angels Church
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Church/Chapel
Leafield
The present church was built in 1859-60 to a design by Sir George Gilbert Scott, one of a trio of eminent Victorian architects. The original spire was rebuilt in 1865 and further shortened in 1934. Even so, the church is visible for many miles…
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…
South Leigh - St James the Great Church
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Church/Chapel
South Leigh
St James the Great is full of interest with several fine medieval wall paintings, some very old stained glass, a 15th century font, and a 16th brass. The pulpit is Jacobean and it was here that John Wesley, who went on to found Methodism, preached…
Broadwell - St Peter & St Paul's Church
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Church/Chapel
Broadwell
This large medieval cruciform church, with a north and south transept, dates back to the 12th to 14th centuries and reflects the importance of Broadwell (or Bradwell) at that time. Nowadays it stands in a small village of a few houses, with another…Giffords Circus
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Theatre
Stroud
Giffords Circus is a magical village green circus that tours the Cotswolds and beyond during the summer months. A unique blend of bohemian artisan entertainment.
Uley Long Barrow (Hetty Pegler's Tump)
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Historic Site
Named after the wife of its 17th century owner, but dating from around 3000BC, this 180ft long Neolithic chambered burial mound is unusual in that its mound is still intact.
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…
Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre
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Historic Site
Cirencester
A large, well preserved, earth covered, Roman amphitheatre.
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…
Crickley Hill Country Park
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Country/Royal Park
Gloucester
One hundred and forty three acres of grassland and beechwoods situated on the Cotswold escarpment.
Bibury - St Mary's Church
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Churches and Cathedrals
Bibury
A Grade I listed church in one of the most popular villages in the Cotswolds. St Marys dates to the 12th century but a Saxon gravestone embedded in the church wall speaks of a much older heritage.
Berkeley Castle & Gardens
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Castle/Fort
Berkeley
Berkeley Castle is unique; it has been lived in by the same family for almost 900 years, long er than any other fortress in England. Visit our mediaeval Castle, Gardens, Butterfly House and visit our website for special events taking place.
Stanton Harcourt - St Michael's Church
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Church/Chapel
Stanton Harcourt
The chancel of St Michael's church contains two of Oxfordshire's greatest church treasures: an ancient 13th century rood-screen and the shrine of St Edburg.
Cotswold Sculpture Park
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Parkland/Woodland Garden
Somerford Keynes
Cotswold Sculpture Park is an outdoor art gallery which showcases the work of over 200 artists. All sculptures are available to purchase.
Nympsfield Long Barrow
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Historic Site
Stonehouse
Overlooking the river Severn to the Forest of Dean, with a picnic site nearby, this chambered Neolithic long barrow is 90ft long, with a pair of side chambers and an end chamber.
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,…