Things To Do in the Cotswolds
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Lechlade - St Lawrence
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Lechlade
A local landmark close to the River Thames, St Lawrence is a good example of English Gothic style, and the roof bosses and corbels are of particular interest. The church inspired a verse by Shelley in 1815.
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…
Kilkenny Viewpoint and Nature Reserve
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Country Park/Nature Reserve
Cheltenham
Parking and picnic area 900ft high on Cotswold escarpment with extensive views.
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.
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.
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…
Witney - St Mary's Church
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Church/Chapel
Witney
Though with Norman origins, the present building is mostly 13th century and was dedicated in 1243. The 156ft spire is a notable landmark, visible for miles around.
Woodchester Mansion
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Historic House/Palace
Nympsfield, Stonehouse
Discover the story of this never-to-be completed Victorian Gothic Mansion, see our colonies of Horseshoe bats, learn about Victorian building techniques and about the Leigh Family for whom it was built.
Tetbury Police Museum & Courtroom
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Museum
Tetbury
A historical collection of items used by the police in the Gloucestershire Constabulary.
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…
Shipton under Wychwood - St Mary's Church
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Shipton under Wychwood
St Mary the Virgin is a large and ancient building with a rich history. The parish church of Shipton almost certainly started life as an Anglo-Saxon minster. The church is first mentioned in 1115 in a charter ‘Pro Cancellaris Sarum’ when Henry I…
Chavenage House
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Historic House/Palace
Near Tetbury
Uniquely interesting Elizabethan manor with Cromwellian associations and adjacent chapel. Furniture, tapestries and relics from 17th century. Medieval barn, ghost stories and legends.
Idbury - St Nicholas Church
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Church/Chapel
Idbury
St. Nicholas Church, Idbury, is a Grade 1 listed building. The church was built in the twelfth century, and every generation since has made their contribution to its upkeep and development
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.
Burford Tolsey Museum and Archive
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Museum
Burford
Exhibits quaintly recall the trades that flourished here - quarrying, bell-founding, rope-making, brewing, farming, leather-working and clarinet-making. There is also a famous doll's house, furnished in style of the Jane Austen period.
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…
Ernest Wilson Memorial Garden
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Garden
Chipping Campden
A quiet 'secret' garden in heart of Chipping Campden with plants, trees and shrubs introduced by Ernest 'Chinese' Wilson from the wild.
Cirencester Lock Up
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Museum
Cirencester
Most towns had lock-ups, which were used to imprison people for short periods of time, often just overnight.
Ascott under Wychwood - Holy Trinity Church
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Church/Chapel
Ascott under Wychwood
Holy Trinity is set in the heart of the beautiful village of Ascott-under-Wychwood. It abounds with fascinating historical features and has been the centre of worship in the village for some 900 years.
The Historic Snowdrop Garden
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Garden
Cheltenham
Prepare to be amazed by the incredible range and quantity of snowdrops at Colesbourne Gardens and Arboretum.
A treat for anyone longing for spring to arrive, the beautiful gardens were home to Henry John Elwes who introduced the first big snowdrop…