Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

There are plenty of things to do in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, from visiting historic gardens, to exploring houses and ancient sites amongst a patchwork of commons, woods and valleys. Start planning to get the most from your visit.

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Dyrham Park

Ancient parkland, 17th-century house and garden

Buscot and Coleshill Estates

Villages and countryside criss-crossed with trails

Looking across Coleshill Park on a summer day

Hidcote

Arts and Crafts-inspired garden with intricately designed outdoor spaces in the rolling Cotswold hills.

A large circular pond with a stone fountain in the centre and a garden with trees and a manicured hedge behind, an old manor house in the background.

Newark Park

A secluded estate with glorious views, providing country house hospitality, garden strolls and woodland walks

Woodchester Park

Beautiful secluded wooded valley

Chedworth Roman Villa

Cradled in a beautiful Cotswold valley rest the remains of one of the grandest Roman villas in Britain

Snowshill Manor and Garden

Snowshill is the unconventional home of the eccentric Charles Wade, who delighted in creating a stage for his life and passions.

View of priests house across Orchard filled with white flowers

Children and adults close up by Christmas tree at Dyrham Park, South Gloucestershire

Family-friendly places in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

A thatched cottage with a dusting of snow, hedges and topiary in the foreground

Gardens and parks in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

Two adults and a child peek up into a chimney above a stove inside the house at Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire

Houses and buildings to visit in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

A family of three adults and a child walking their dog along a track through the trees at Woodchester Park on a sunny winter's day

Countryside areas in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

A couple with a dog walking at Tinkley Gate

Walking in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

A couple sitting on a bench with their dog at Dunwich Heath and Beach, Suffolk

Dog friendly places in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

A visitor in the café enjoying a cake at Red House, Kent

Places to eat in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

Volunteer working in the flower borders at Hidcote, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

Volunteering in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

Christmas around Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

See how houses and gardens around Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds are being transformed for the festive season.

Images shows a young boy adding a star decoration to a Christmas tree at Attingham Park

Chastleton

Discover the myths and memories of an ancient country house, a compelling time capsule of 400 years of family life

Hailes Abbey

13th-century Cistercian abbey managed by English Heritage. Accessible during tours on selected days. Contact English Heritage for more information.

Lodge Park and Sherborne Park Estate

England's only surviving 17th-century grandstand, within a tranquil Cotswold estate full of diverse wildlife

View over green woodland pasture on an estate walk at Sherborne Park Estate, Gloucestershire

Westbury Court Garden

Dutch water garden - a rare and beautiful survival

An opportunity to explore distinctive landmarks rich in wildlife and archaeology with tremendous panoramas. There's plenty for the whole family to do with walks to the summit and a chance to explore the woodland on the way.

Crickley Hill

Discover an area rich in bird, plant and tree life on Crickley Hill. Take a walk on the wild side and see what you can spot along the way.

Haresfield Beacon and Standish Wood

Explore a wealth of archaeological features, including long and round barrows, a hill fort and cross dyke. It's the perfect vantage point for there are views across the Severn estuary towards the Forest of Dean and Brecon Beacons. Image Override

Walkers with a dog at Haresfield Beacon in Gloucestershire

Get active this winter with outdoor activities in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds including running, fishing, cycling and horse riding.

Woodchester Park

Head to woodland near you and take part in activities in the fresh air including running and walking.

A visitor horse riding through a wooded glade at Killerton, Devon

Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds you can visit without a car.

Places you can visit in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds without a car

Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places that we care for in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds that you can visit without a car. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your a car-free day out.