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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A sweeping autumn view between trees down grassy parkland to the east front of the house at Dyrham Park

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Dyrham Park

Ancient parkland, 17th-century house and garden

Autumnal view across a fenced orchard, with an old garden wall and building in the distance

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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.

Warm evening light on a close-up of a clock tower on top of a village hall and a tree displaying signs of autumn in its orangey leaves

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Buscot and Coleshill Estates

Villages and countryside criss-crossed with trails

View of Hidcote’s garden in autumn, with path, fallen leaves, low sunlight and blue sky

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Hidcote

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

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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

Looking over the remains of a hypocaust system at Chedworth Roman Villa during Autumn

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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

Visitors trying on historic helmets inside Snowshill Manor, Gloucestershire

Family-friendly places in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

Old Garden from above in late autumn at Hidcote, Gloucestershire

Gardens and parks in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

Furnishings inside Charles Wade's bedroom in the Priest's House at Snowshill Manor, Gloucestershire

Houses and buildings to visit in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

A track running through the valley at Woodchester Park on a sunny autumn day, surrounded by trees in shades of green, red and gold

Countryside areas in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

Autumnal dog walk at Haresfield Beacon and Standish Wood, Gloucestershire

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

A young child dressed in a fancy dress witch costume for Halloween, holding an orange witches hat in her hand and smiling at another child also dressed in a fancy dress witch costume

What's on this October half term

Gardens, family trails and winding walks await in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds. Plan your day out for a memorable visit that the whole family will enjoy.

Carving the poem 'Balancing Act' into stone

Local Artisan Demonstrations at Snowshill

Explore the amazing collection of handcrafted objects at Snowshill Manor and see local artisans and craftspeople bring these skills to life with live demonstrations. Selected weekends 7 Sep - 19 Oct.

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

Christmas around Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

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

Sheep grazing in a field in front of the house at Chastleton, Oxfordshire

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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

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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The Witch's Potion Trail

Hidcote, near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire

This October take part in a spooky family trail around the gardens. Explore the witch's garden and help find the missing ingredients from her recipe...

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Artemisia Exhibition

Hidcote, near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire

Visit the Manor House at Hidcote this October to see an exhibition presented by the artists of Artemisia.

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Poisons and remedies

Hidcote, near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire

Think you know your devil’s breath from your wolfsbane? Discover the plants in our collection with the deadliest properties and spookiest histories this October.

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Bat Trail

Woodchester Park, near Nailsworth, Gloucestershire

Come and learn some bite-sized bat facts by following the outdoor bat trail from Tinkley Gate Bookshop.

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Newark Park Witches Mark Trail

Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire

Throughout October Newark Park will be allowing visitors to have an opportunity to discover and learn about the witches marks that can be found at Newark Park.