Things To Do in the Cotswolds
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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
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…
less than 5 miles
The Model Village
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Model/Miniature Village
Bourton on the Water
A model of the actual village, built in Cotswold stone to 1/9th scale.
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.
Churchill & Sarsden Heritage Centre
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Heritage/Visitor Centre
Churchill, Chipping Norton
The building may be only 15' by 30' but its ancient walls contain state of the art technology, with touch screens telling the remarkable stories of two eminent sons of the village, Warren Hastings, first Governor-General of India (1732-1818) and…
Wychwood Wild Garden
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Natural Wildlife Site
Shipton Under Wychwood, Chipping Norton
Wychwood Wild Garden covers 12.5 acres of avenues, woods and ponds,much of which was laid out in the 1860s, and provides a haven for wildlife including many breeds of ducks and birds. It is owned and managed by the local community and offered as a…
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…
Greystones - Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
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Natural Wildlife Site
Bourton-On-The-Water
At first glance Greystones appears as quiet sloping fields. However, on closer inspection, a remarkable landscape is revealed throughout stories about Bourton, wildlife, farming and our remote ancestors.
Cotswold Pottery
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Craft Centre
Bourton-on-the-Water
Small country pottery producing a very high quality range of pots and ceramic sculpture made by John and Jude Jelfs.
Shipton under Wychwood - St Mary's Church
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Church/Chapel
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…
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…
Hawkstone Brewery
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Brewery
Bourton On The Water
'Hawkstone is the brainchild of Jeremy Clarkson and Rick & Emma from the Cotswold Brew Co.
Having put blood, sweat and tears into cultivating his malting barley, Jeremy was determined that it be put to good use, so resolved to supply it directly to…
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 .
Bourton on the Water - St Lawrence
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Churches and Cathedrals
Bourton on the Water
Lying just a short walk from the High Street, the distinctive domed clock tower of St Lawrence's Church invites further investigation. The earliest evidence of a Christian presence on this site goes back as far as the 8th Century when a wooden…
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.
Amphitheatre Berrybank Park
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Theatre
Oddington
Berrybank Park is a beautiful, grassed amphitheatre and pavilion in a magical setting providing world class theatre and performances from May to September.
more than 5 miles
The Lygon Arms Spa
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Hotel Spa
Broadway
Nestled in the idyllic Cotswold countryside lies the Lygon Arms Spa, a haven of peace away from the hustle and bustle of Broadway. Situated close to the three-acre private garden, this hidden oasis provides spa and hotel guests the opportunity to…
Batsford Arboretum & Garden Centre
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Parkland/Woodland Garden
MORETON-IN-MARSH
Beautiful Batsford – a wild garden for all seasons. 56 acres of breathtaking woodland garden, Batsford is a world of trees and so much more. Visit our award-winning visitor centre Gift & Garden Shop, Plant Centre & Garden Terrace Café.
Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park
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Animal Collection
Cheltenham
Established in 1971 as the home of rare breed conservation, Cotswold Farm Park offers a fun-filled day out. Children can interact closely with the animals in the Touch Barn and there’s also a wildlife walk, adventure playground and farm safari.
Broadway Tower
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Tower
Broadway
William Morris used this extraordinary folly on the Cotswold Ridge. You too can enjoy its spectacular views, architecture and setting.