The Cotswolds is the largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England and Wales. It covers a vast area (approximately 800 square miles) and is made up of five counties.
The Cotswolds has been building a reputation for excellent food and drink, culture, arts and crafts for years. Chefs can source almost all their fresh produce from within a very few miles of their kitchens. Artists draw inspiration from the landscape and heritage of the area. Our village pubs are thriving, our high streets are filled with independent shops and family businesses have been providing us with goods and services for generations.
From Oxford in the east to Cheltenham in the west, Chipping Campden in the north to Bath in the South, there are no end things to do in the Cotswolds. Discover fun attractions, cultural experiences, delicious dining out, retail opportunities and begin exploring today.
If you’re searching for what to do in the area, then follow our various links below to find our local recommendations, and make sure your stay in our Cotswold cottages is memorable!
What To Do in Shipston-on-Stour. The small market town of Shipston-on-Stour makes an ideal location for visitors to the North Cotswolds. 1. Shipston Proms Whilst the Cotswolds truly is a year-round destination if you do happen to be here in the summer months then look out for Shipston Proms held across two weeks in June/July. […]
Chipping Campden Attractions Chipping Campden is a beautiful village, full of character and history so it was easy for us to pull together our list of 10 things to do in, and around, Chipping Campden. We talk a lot about visiting beautiful gardens as the Cotswolds has more than its fair share, but there is […]
Rosemary Wilson is a Cotswold Voluntary Warden, Chair of East District and an enthusiastic walk leader. Rosemary shares one of her many favourite walks with StayCotswold – “Cornwell and Chastleton”. Ask me for a favourite walk I struggle as there are so many to choose from. Ask me for an easy walk with lots of […]
What to do in Bath Visitors to Bath will struggle to keep within this list of our 10 things to do in Bath so if you have the chance you might just want to start planning your return visit before you’ve completed your first stay! 1. Walk on the original Roman pavements on a tour […]
Cotswolds Dog Walks The Cotswolds, famous for quaint villages, incredible views and over 3,000 miles of public footpaths to explore. There is only thing that can make a holiday in the Cotswolds even better, and that is being able to share the experience with your favourite four-legged friend. To make the most of the stunning […]
Cotswold Equestrian For anyone with a passion for horses and horse riding, the Cotswolds are a great location for a perfectly timed short break or holiday. With so many horse events, large and small, located throughout the region there is bound to be something equestrian to enjoy in addition to the beautiful views, fabulous hospitality […]
Fine dining in the Cotswolds We all know that the Cotswolds has simply stunning scenery and amazing walks that invariably end up at a beautiful pub. However, what many may not know is that the area also has a disproportionately large number of quality restaurants for those who enjoy fine dining. The region boasts several […]
James and the Kingfishers… Tell us a bit about what you do at Cotswolds National Landscape? I have worked for the Cotswolds National Landscape for the last four years, originally as LEADER Programme Manager for the Cotswolds. My current role, as Partnerships & Fundraising Lead, allows me to work with organisations, such as StayCotswold, who […]
We reveal our top 10 list of the best things to do in the Cotswolds with toddlers and kids. With home-schooling over (permanently… we hope), we can’t wait to start planning fun activities for the whole family to enjoy over the Summer! After all your hard work with the family, we thought we’d do the […]
We’ve rounded up ten of the best pubs in the Cotswolds with outdoor space to soak up the sunshine. The Angel at Burford Burford Situated just off the main street in Burford, The Angel offers a range of fine ales and a great walled garden with lots of seating. The Angel is the only pub […]
We reveal our top 10 list of the best Cotswold restaurants with outdoor seating and gardens. So, we can finally all eat out again! However, just remember that until 17th May 2021, if we want to experience some of the best of Cotswolds’ food and views, we will all need to search for restaurants with […]
Best Cafes in the Cotswolds If we’ve learned anything over this past year, it’s that we love a walk with a takeaway coffee! Head to one of our top 10 Cotswold cafe’s and if you’re feeling indulgent throw in a naughty piece of homemade cake. Lynwood & Co Multiple locations including Lechlade, Burford, Fairford and […]
The Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens Attraction Near Burford Stroll around the Park and get eye-to-eye with giraffe, walk with lemurs or watch rhinos graze on the gothic Manor House lawns. Take a ride on Bella the train (April-October) or explore the large tree house adventure playground. Pet the goats in the Children’s Farmyard, have lunch […]
Following lockdown we think it’s safe to say the Cotswolds is the place to spend your holiday time during the rest of 2021! With travel restrictions in place, why not travel within the UK? The Cotswolds being spread over 800 square miles of quintessential English countryside encompassed by idyllic villages, market towns and National Trust […]
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