Things To Do in the Cotswolds
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Painswick Rococo Garden
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Garden
Painswick
This unique garden restoration, situated in a hidden valley, dates from a period when 18th century gentle folk were creating flamboyant pleasure grounds in which to entertain their guests.
Kelmscott Manor
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Historic House/Palace
Kelmscott
The country home of William Morris - poet, craftsman and socialist - from 1871 until 1896, this is an essential experience for anyone interested in the Arts and Crafts movement.
The Theatre Chipping Norton
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Theatre
Chipping Norton
A feisty producing theatre. Touring nationally. Made in the Cotswolds. Arts and social charity based in Chipping Norton.
Snowshill Manor and Garden (National Trust)
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Historic House/Palace
Broadway
Explore the treasures collected by one man with an eye for the unusual. Be intrigued by the story of Charles Wade, be amazed by his huge and varied collection from around the world and relax in the peaceful hillside garden.
Woodchester Park (National Trust)
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Country/Royal Park
Stroud
Woodchester Park surrounds Woodchester Mansion (not NT) in a hidden, quiet valley. Secret and closed to the public for many years it is now owned by the National Trust and can offer several miles of walking.
Rousham
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Garden
Nr Woodstock
One of England's most important gardens, Rousham represents the first phase of English landscape design and remains almost as its designer William Kent (1685–1748) left it. Many of the features that delighted its 18th century visitors are still…
Birdland Park and Gardens
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Animal Collection
Bourton on the Water
In a natural setting of woodland, river and gardens, Birdland is home to over 500 birds of 130 different species. Open all year. Only group of King Penguins in England.
New Brewery Arts
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Craft Centre
Cirencester
New Brewery Arts is the home of craft and making in the heart of the Cotswolds, with galleries, artists’ studios, café and shop, and guest accommodation, and an extensive programme of courses and workshops (over 200 each year). Admission is free.
Tetbury Goods Shed
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Arts Centre
Tetbury
The Goods Shed is a vibrant arts centre and cafe in Tetbury. Based in a stunning Victorian railway building set in a park, it features live music, cinema nights and craft workshops.
Crocodiles of the World
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Animal Collection
Brize Norton
Crocodiles of the World is the UK's first and only crocodile zoo, and is home to over 80 crocodiles, which represent 12 of the 23 extant crocodilian species, making it the largest collection of crocodiles in the UK
Ellenborough Park Spa
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Hotel Spa
Cheltenham
The Spa at Ellenborough Park is a capsule of serenity and wellbeing transported from Lord Ellenborough’s India to modern day Cheltenham.
The House Spa
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Hotel Spa
Broadway
Perched high above the village of Broadway, with fabulous views across the Cotswolds, Dormy House is the perfect rural retreat with the award winning House Spa there to make you feel fabulous
Chipping Norton Museum of Local History
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Museum
Chipping Norton
An independent museum located on the first floor of the 19th century Chipping Norton Co-op Society Meeting Hall and run by the local history society.
Tyndale Monument
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Tower
DURSLEY
The Tyndale Monument was built in 1866 in memory of William Tyndale, who it is thought was born in nearby North Nibley. Tyndale, a prominent Protestant in the time of Henry VIII, produced the first complete translation of the New Testament in…
Bampton Community Archive
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Museum
Bampton
The Old Grammar School in Bampton was built by Robert Vesey (d.1635), a wealthy local merchant living in Chimney, now a nearby village. At that time, Bampton was the largest town in the area and it badly needed a school for the children of the…
Experience 1000 years of history at Gloucester Cathedral
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Cathedral/Minster
Gloucester
Descend to the hidden depths of historic Gloucester Cathedral in this experience which includes a visit to the subterranean crypt.
Visitors to this historic gem include Benedictine monks and royalty, film crews and medieval pilgrims during its 900…Charlbury Museum
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Museum
Charlbury
Charlbury Museum is an independent museum, run entirely by volunteers. Its five rooms are crammed with exhibits revealing the history of this ancient market town. There is plenty here to interest both adults and children.
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
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Steam Railway
Cheltenham
The GWSR is a volunteer run steam and diesel heritage railway in the English Cotswolds.
Chastleton House (National Trust)
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Historic House/Palace
Chastleton
Chastleton is a hidden gem located in the beautiful Cotswold countryside. With both a Jacobean house to explore and beautiful gardens, there is much to discover during an afternoon visit.
Witney Museum
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Museum
High Street, Witney
A local history museum highlighting the changes that have taken place in Witney over the last 1,000 years.