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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View of the east side of Dyrham Park house with parkland and views behind and people in foreground. Dyrham Park, South Gloucestershire

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Dyrham Park

Ancient parkland, 17th-century house and garden

Looking across Coleshill Park on a summer day

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Buscot and Coleshill Estates

Villages and countryside criss-crossed with trails

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.

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Hidcote

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

The house cast in sunset light with flowers growing in the borders at Newark Park

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Newark Park

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

View through pine trees of a grassy clearing in spring at Woodchester Park, Gloucestershire

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Woodchester Park

Beautiful secluded wooded valley

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Chedworth Roman Villa

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

View of the Long Border looking up to the Manor

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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.

Family-friendly places in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

Two adults and a child walk down the steps outside in Well Court at Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire

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

Rear view of a woman wearing a rucksack, walking on the edge of a wooded slope in spring. Tree branches covered in leaf buds curve down towards the slope, at Crickley Hill, Gloucestershire

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

Summer of Play in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

Ready for a fun-filled summer? Take part in Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank, and create memories with the whole family. However you choose to play, your adventure starts today.

An outdoor theatre performance taking place in the gardens

Outdoor music, theatre and film events

Watch a show in the great outdoors with a music, theatre or film event at a place in and around Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds. Bring some popcorn to watch outdoor cinema, enjoy music under the stars or be gripped by a theatre production held in beautiful surroundings.

Volunteers working to reveal stone of the Bason of Water in the Pasture at Prior Park, Bath

Festival of Archaeology

The Festival of Archaeology will take place between the 19 July and 3 August 2025 and is a chance to uncover more about places near you through walks, digs, displays and more.

Front view of Chastleton House in the sunshine

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Chastleton

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

The medieval ruins at Hailes Abbey, Gloucestershire

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Hailes Abbey

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

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

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Lodge Park and Sherborne Park Estate

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

A view over the T-canal with the Neptune scultpure with visitors walking from the Summer House at Westbury Court Garden, Gloucestershire

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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.

Visitor walking at Crickley Hill with a view of the countryside and bare winter trees

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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.

Walkers with a dog at Haresfield Beacon in Gloucestershire

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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

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

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

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Woodchester Park

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

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.

A visitor walking and their child riding a bike along the path towards the meadows.

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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.

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Hidcote photography competition - seasonal delights

Hidcote, near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire

Discover the gardens in an entirely new way as you take up the challenge of capturing the best seasonal shot of Hidcote.

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Threads of Identity Exhibition

Snowshill Manor and Garden, near Broadway, Gloucestershire

Explore items from Snowshill's internationally significant costume collection.

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Classic Cars at Newark Park

Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire

Enjoy a display of pre-war and classic cars from the Bristol Austin 7 club on the lawns on Sunday 13 July.

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Free Tour Mondays at Chedworth Roman Villa

Chedworth Roman Villa, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Join a free guided tour and find out more about the history and significance of the Villa.

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How archaeology helped to decode Newark Park: an archaeology walk

Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire

Join a free outdoor guided walk and discover how archaeology has revealed some of the history of the house at Newark Park.

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Conservation Tuesdays at Snowshill Manor

Snowshill Manor and Garden, near Broadway, Gloucestershire

Come to Snowshill on Tuesdays to see the team undertaking conservation work in the Manor.

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Tinkley Gate Orchard Bunting Trail

Woodchester Park, near Nailsworth, Gloucestershire

From 18th July to 1st September, we're hosting a community art exhibition in the orchard, with bunting over the paths painted by local community groups