Cotswolds

Sancta Maria Byre in Well Court Snowshill Manor — Well Court in autumn

Autumn sun hitting the front of Chastleton House

Sherborne Park Estate, Gloucestershire — Autumn colours on the Sherborne Park Estate

There are plenty of things to do in the Cotswolds, from visiting historic gardens, to exploring houses and ancient sites amongst a patchwork of commons, woods and valleys.

Places to visit

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View from Mrs Winthrop's to the Wilderness

Autumn in the Cotswolds

Changing colour across the Cotswold landscape brings a new look to countryside.

October half term in the Cotswolds

Find out about all of the family fun taking place this October half term in the Cotswolds. There are gardens filled with colour to explore, trails to complete, and memories to be made.

New cottage - The exterior of Horton Court, Gloucestershire — The exterior of Horton Court, Gloucestershire

Horton Court near Chipping Sodbury - now available as a holiday cottage

A Grade 1 listed manor house which is recently refurbished, situated on the edge of the rolling Cotswold countryside. Ideal for family get togethers (sleeps 10), it's close to Bath and Bristol as well as many National Trust days out.

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Autumn brings spectacular light and colour to Kingston Lacy in Dorset

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In the South West you're never far from a National Trust garden, house or countryside walk.

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A birds eye view of Lundy island — A bird's eye view of Lundy

Safeguarding Lundy’s fragile nature – 50 years on

Lundy is now one of Britain’s most precious island havens for both wildlife and people. But 50 years ago this remote, granite outcrop was in sad decline. Working in close partnership with The Landmark Trust, who manage the island on a day-to-day basis, an enormous amount for Lundy’s wildlife and heritage has been done, with more still to come.

Find out what's underway to future proof this unspoiled place

Charlecote Park

An Introduction to Folklore Exhibition

Wed 16 Oct 2019

+ 4 other dates

09:00-17:00

Join us for a British folklore themed exhibition throughout the gardens this Autumn

Hidcote

Unearthing Hidcote: Arts and Crafts

Wed 16 Oct 2019

+ 46 other dates

10:00-17:00

During 2019 Hidcote will be exploring the Arts and Crafts Movement that grew in the North Cotswolds and how it may have influenced the garden.

Hidcote

Rachel Dein: Hidcote through the seasons

Wed 16 Oct 2019

+ 52 other dates

10:00-17:00

In August 2019 acclaimed artist Rachel Dein will be exhibiting her unique castings at Hidcote made using plants and flowers from the garden collected throughout the seasons.

Croome

Silent Spaces in the Home Shrubbery

Wed 16 Oct 2019

+ 15 other dates

10:00-17:00

Enjoy the tranquility of our Silent Space. Explore the opportunities to reflect without interruptions of daily life!

Prior Park Landscape Garden

'50 things' nature trails

Wed 16 Oct 2019

+ 13 other dates

10:00-16:30

Pick up one of our new '50 things' activity cards from reception and test them out as you explore the garden.

Croome

Embroiderers’ Guild Exhibition

Wed 16 Oct 2019

+ 74 other dates

11:00-16:00

The guild will produce aspects of Croome’s landscape through textile art work.

Visitors pick up fallen apples in the orchard at Killerton, Devon — Harvest time at Killerton

What's on

There are hundreds of events happening across the South West, including outdoor theatre, bee trails and book festivals.

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Visitors at Dyrham Park in the autumn — Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire

Autumn walks in the Cotswolds

The changing colours that arrive with autumn make this the ideal time of year to get out and explore on foot.

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Apples, orchards and forts

Pink Ladies or Pig Snouts?

Bored of Granny Smiths? Why not try a Gillyflower or a Grow-Bi-Night? The South West is home to hundreds of unique apple verities. Click here to explore their heritage and find out what's being done to protect them.

Restoring orchards for nature

As well as providing abundant harvests every year, orchards are an important habitat for nature and wildlife. Unfortunately many orchards have been lost over the years, but we are helping maintain and reinstate these forgotten priority habitats at many National Trust places.

Forts in the South West

Remains of strongholds can be seen across the countryside in the South West, from hillforts to castles. National Trust Archaeologist, Martin Papworth, has captured some of the lost stories of the defences across the South West.