Things To Do in the Cotswolds
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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…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.
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.
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…
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…
Little Faringdon - St Margaret's Church
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Church/Chapel
Little Faringdon
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.
St John the Baptist
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Church/Chapel
Cirencester
Cirencester is one of the great "wool" churches of the Cotswolds, & is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.
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.
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…
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Great Rollright - St Andrew's Church
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Church/Chapel
Great Rollright
Set on a small rise to the east of the village of Great Rollright, St Andrew's church, despite its modest size, is a fine medieval church well worth a visit and featuring decorative and architechtural stonework of great quality and originality.
Honeybourne Pottery
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Craft Workshop
Honeybourne
Fabulous hands-on clay workshops for individuals and groups, all ages and abilities welcome.
The Wilson - Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum
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Museum
Cheltenham
Cheltenham has an outstanding museum and art gallery with a programme of exciting temporary exhibitions and permanent galleries. Also home to The Wilson Kitchen arts café with its stylish mix of colourful interiors, artwork, music and great food.
Combe Mill
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Heritage/Visitor Centre
Witney
A 19th century sawmill with rare working steam beam engine and waterwheel. Other small steam engines and model engines. Rural artefacts, visiting craftsmen and working forge
Filkins - St Peter's Church
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Church/Chapel
Filkins
St Peter’s, Filkins was built in medieval (Victorian Gothic) style in 1855 - 57 by George Edmund Street, who went on to build the Law Courts in the Strand, London
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…