Things To Do in the Cotswolds
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Windmill Tump Long Barrow
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English Heritage Property
Cirencester
The barrow was excavated in the late 19th century, and also in 1939 when 13 skeletons were found as well as leaf-shaped arrowheads.
When two trees fell down in the great storms of 1987 they revealed a previously unknown chamber situated to the…Bishop's Palace
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Historic Site
Church Green, Witney
The remains of the ‘Bishop’s Palace’ are situated in the grounds of Mount House, just east of St Mary’s Church in Witney. In reality the ‘palace’ was a manor house, one of the earliest and largest of its type, the working centre of the estates owned…
Afternoon tea in Puzzlewood
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Parkland/Woodland Garden
Coleford
A magical day out for everyone in Puzzlewood with a traditional afternoon cream tea included
Shilton - Holy Rood Church
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Church/Chapel
Shilton
Humble and unadorned, Shilton's Church of the Holy Rood stands on a slope above the village
Baptisms take place as part of the Parish Communion service.
The Pottery Place
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Craft Centre
Witney
Oxfordshire’s best Paint-Your-Own Pottery and Craft Studio, offering a range of activities to keep the whole family creative.
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…
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…
Foxholes Nature Reserve
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Natural Wildlife Site
Chipping Norton
In spring, the woodland floor is vibrant with primroses, violets and early-purple orchids. In May, Foxholes is awash with bluebells, and by summer, the tall spikes of foxgloves are in their full glory. Later in the year, you can enjoy spectacular…
Jet Age Museum
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Museum
Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester
The Jet Age Museum is home to a unique collection of historic aircraft and artefacts charting the history of Gloucestershire's aviation heritage and telling the story of the people who made the first Allied jet powered flight possible.
Churchill - All Saints Church
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Churches and Cathedrals
Churchill
All Saints’ was built in 1837 to replace the original village church, which had fallen into disrepair. The old church building is now the village Heritage Centre .
Ducklington - St Bartholomew's Church
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Church/Chapel
Ducklington
The present plan of the church was established during the 12th century (apart from the chancel, which was added a little later). However, changes (particularly to the doors and windows) were made during the 13th century.
The Garden Spa at Minster Mill
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Hotel Spa
Minster Lovell
The Garden Spa is a tranquil haven in the heart of Minster Mill’s beautiful grounds - 65 acres of glorious gardens, wildflower meadows and peaceful woodland in the picture-perfect Cotswold village of Minster Lovell.
Shorthampton - All Saints Church
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Church/Chapel
Chipping Norton
The hamlet of Shorthampton consists of little more than a farm and the church. The church has an usual, boxlike appearance: no tower or spire, shallow roofs and square headed windows. Inside there are a number of unusual features but what…
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…
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.
Stow on the Wold - St Edward's Church
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Churches and Cathedrals
Stow on the Wold
This beautiful church was built somewhere between the 11th and 15th century. The tower is 88ft high and was completed in 1447. It houses the heaviest peal of eight bells in Gloucestershire. The painting of the crucifixion in the south aisle was…
Minster Lovell - St Kenelm's Church
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Church/Chapel
Minster Lovell
St Kenelm's church in Minster Lovell is mainly 15th century, built on the foundations of an earlier priory minster.
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.
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.
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.