Attractions
The Rollright Stones
The site of The Rollright Stones is prehistoric megalithic monument built from large natural boulders found within about 500m of the site. The stones are naturally pitted, giving them extraordinary…
Foxholes Nature Reserve
Foxholes is a tranquil woodland sloping down to the River Evenlode with year-round colour and wildlife interest, but particularly noted for its springtime bluebells. Birdlife includes nuthatch, often seen creeping…
Wychwood Wild Garden
Wychwood Wild Garden is a beautiful woodland and garden, close to the centre of Shipton under Wychwood covering 12 and a half acres of avenues, woods and ponds, much of…
Cotswolds Distillery
The Cotswolds Distillery is the first and only full-scale distillery in the Cotswolds. Using the best local ingredients, they craft world-class spirits and liqueurs including the award-winning Cotswolds Single Malt…
Compton Verney
Compton Verney is a beautiful Georgian mansion, restored inside and out and turned into an independent national art gallery as well as a registered charity in 1993. It was restroed…
Oxford Colleges
Oxford University is the oldest University in the English speaking world, and to date one of the best and most prestigious ones also. Countless famous figures and great minds have…
Chastleton House
By remaining within the same family for much of its existence, Chastleton has been able to retain its unique spirit and collection being affectionately called a time capsule and treasure…
Batsford Arboretum
The 56 acre arboretum at Batsford is an interesting attraction at any time of year. In winter the snowdrops, aconites and early flowering daffodils spring into life, followed by magnolias,…
Cotswold Sculpture Park
Cotswold Sculpture Park is set just outside of Somerford Keynes, a small village in the heart of the Cotswolds. In this wonderful park you can see more than 170 individual…
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Shakespeare’s Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon is the perfect starting point for exploring Shakespeare’s works, life and times. Experience the humble beginnings of the ordinary boy who went on to do extraordinary…
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC)
One of the world’s best-known theatre ensembles, the Royal Shakespeare Company performs the works of Shakespeare, his contemporaries and new writing, throughout the year in Stratford-upon-Avon. Showcasing two thrust stage…
Stanton
Stanton is a picture-perfect Cotswold, unspoilt but still visited by many. The medieval parish church has some early 14th century wall paintings and grooves on the packs of pews, marks…
Stanway House & Gardens
Stanway House is a beautiful Cotswold Manor house with a stunning garden which rises in a series of dramatic terraced lawns from a rare, picturesque grasswork to the pyramid, which…
Westonbirt Arboretum
Westonbirt Arboretum is a remarkable place for people to enjoy and learn about trees. Created by Victorian entrepreneur Robert Holford, its 240 hectares (600 acres) were planted during an exciting…
Highgrove Gardens
Highgrove Gardens are part of the private residence of TRHs The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. Located near the town of Tetbury, discover the striking development of…
WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre
There’s something for everyone at WWT Slimbridge, from birdwatchers to families. With amazing close-up wildlife encounters, fun events and activities it’s no wonder we’re an award-winning day out. Let the…
