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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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Top places to visit in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds
Dyrham Park
Ancient parkland, 17th-century house and garden
Buscot and Coleshill Estates
Villages and countryside criss-crossed with trails
Hidcote
A wild garden in a formal setting.
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.
Top things to do in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds
October half term in the Cotswolds
What's on during the October half term school holidays in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds?
Plan some family days out including spooky trails, nature activities and more.
'We're going on a bear hunt' at Newark Park
The award-winning animation, based on the much-loved picture book, will be brought to life through a series of interactive installations. Get ready to swish, splash and squelch your way through this new sensory family trail as you search for the bear. You can’t go over it. You can’t go under it. You’ve got to go through it! The trail is free with normal entry and will run daily until Sunday 15 November.
More places to visit in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds
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
Westbury Court Garden
Where water, history and nature flow together in a meticulously-restored 17th century Dutch water garden.
Castles and forts in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds
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
Outdoor activities in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds
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.
Places to visit in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds car-free
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.
Upcoming events
Morning Yoga and tour at Hidcote
Hidcote, near Chipping Campden, GloucestershireBegin your day immersed in the peace and beauty of Hidcote with this exclusive early morning experience, taking place before the gardens open to the public.
Meet the Romans – Free Entry All Weekend
Chedworth Roman Villa, near Cheltenham, GloucestershireChedworth Roman Villa is participating in Heritage Open Days. Journey back to Roman Britain without spending a denarius.
A Place That Whispers
Hidcote, near Chipping Campden, GloucestershireStep into a land of myth and fairy tale with Anderson & Low’s enchanting photographic art exhibition.
‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ at Newark Park
Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, GloucestershireGet ready to swish, splash and squelch as you search for the bear in our new family trail.
'New Work at Newark Park: A Sculpture Exhibition'
Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, GloucestershireInspired by the spirit, history and landscape of Newark Park, discover the ‘new work’ of five local sculptors this autumn.
Heritage Open Day at Newark Park
Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, GloucestershireVisit Newark Park for free on Saturday 12 September as part of the Heritage Open Days scheme, England's largest festival of history and culture.
Threads of Identity Exhibition - 'The Final Act'
Snowshill Manor and Garden, near Broadway, GloucestershireExplore items from Snowshill's internationally significant costume collection.
Woodchester Bat Walks
Woodchester Park, near Nailsworth, GloucestershireDiscover what bats begin to fly as Woodchester comes alive at dusk, guided by some of our bat enthusiast volunteers.