A visitor in the café enjoying a cake at Red House, Kent — Relax in the tea-garden at Newark Park this winter | © Arnhel de Serra

Places to eat in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

Find places to eat in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds ranging from outdoor tea-rooms to splendid cafés all serving a variety of snacks, lunches and drinks.

A close up of a scone covered in cream and jam

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Hidcote

Visit Winthrop's Cafe and The Barn Kiosk (takeaway only) for a range of light snacks and beverages; or the National Trust shop, plant centre and second-hand bookshop for an array of tempting gifts and souvenirs.

Groups of people enjoying drinks outside the tea room at Newark Park

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Newark Park

Find out where to grab some refreshments and shop for second-hand books during your visit to Newark Park.

A person holding a reusable cup filled with coffe

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Haresfield Beacon

Off Road Bean serves Fair Trade coffee from its self-contained Land Rover, using only compostable cups and lids. Find out more about this eco-friendly vendor.

Visitors outside the cafe and shop in October at Stourhead, Wiltshire

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Snowshill

The café at Snowshill will provide welcoming refreshments during your visit. The shop stocks a wide range of gifts and souvenirs, and there's also a second-hand bookshop for picking up a pre-loved page-turner.

A cushion with a floral decoration and colourful pastel throws

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Chedworth Roman Villa

Tuck into a seasonal menu of tasty meals in the café at Chedworth Roman Villa, near Cheltenham, or visit the shop to discover gorgeous homewares, gifts and more.

Visitor enjoying a hot drink from the Lake Brew coffee truck at Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire

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Hidcote

Head to the dedicated picnic space in this Arts and Crafts-inspired garden.

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Newark Park

This secluded country estate upon the Cotswold escarpment, provides garden strolls and woodland walks. Stop for a moment and enjoy the far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside.

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

One of the only surviving 17th-century Dutch water gardens in the UK. There's a dedicated picnic area over the bridge, so why not pack a flask of hot soup for your next visit?