Life never stops in the Cotswolds. Year-round festivals. A bustling cultural and arts scene. Marquee sporting events. And then there’s the perpetually changing and ever-beautiful natural surroundings.
So if you’re wondering ‘what’s on in the Cotswolds’ the question really is, where to start? Perhaps our What’s On Guide is as good a place as any.
With the festive season just around the corner, where better to spend time with those you love most than in the heart of the UK’s largest Area of Natural Protected Beauty. Christmas in the Cotswolds encompasses everything from a Christmas market at Blenheim Palace to enchanted farm markets and a Spectacle of Light at Sudeley Castle.
Throughout the rest of the year, you have the Cheltenham Literature Festival the oldest of its kind in the world. Then there’s the world famous Cheltenham race festival one of the most anticipated race meetings in the calendar, as well as the ultimate test in equine skills The Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials.
Let’s not forget the spellbinding Tewkesbury Festival of Light or the British Motor Museum, home to the UK’s largest collection of vintage cars.
So if you’re asking what to do in the Cotswolds, then why not come see for yourself and explore the vast range of festivals, food events, science fairs and more. That’s what’s on in the Cotswolds – and a whole lot more besides…
Cotswold Festivals The Big Feastival Alex James’ Farm, the Cotswolds. If you have never heard of it, you’re in for a serious treat. A glamorous (and gastronomic) Glastonbury! This Cotswold festival is an eclectic mix of non-stop amazing artists, celebrity chefs and fun activities for all the family. The 2026 line-up will see Basement Jaxx, […]
With an area spanning just over 800 square miles, you won’t be stuck wondering what to do in the Cotswolds. Here’s a taster of what’s on in the Cotswolds this Spring / Summer season. April – June Cheltenham plays host to a number of events over the spring and summer, starting with its Jazz Festival […]
NOW BOOKING FOR CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL ACCOMMODATION IN 2026 Each year the towns and villages around Cheltenham Racecourse are bustling with racegoers as the festival comes to town. This year the four-day festival takes place from Tuesday 10th to Friday 13th March and we’re already seeing plenty of holiday cottage bookings coming through from festival goers. […]
As you can imagine, we LOVE the Cotswolds, so we’ve pulled together some of our favourite reasons to visit The Cotswolds Our 10 reasons why we think you should visit… #1 Explore the picture postcard villages The Cotswolds are famous for some of the most picturesque villages that you will find! Such as Burford, Bourton-on-the-Water, […]
An Eggcellent Easter in the Cotswolds Spring is a wonderful time to visit the Cotswolds, with warmer days on the way and the Easter holidays just around the corner. Experience all the joys of spring in the countryside, from traditional egg hunts and nature trails to newborn lambs in the fields and carpets of daffodils.We’ve […]
Given that the area covers approximately 800 square miles of breath-taking rural landscape, you’ll find a vast range of outdoor pursuits and numerous ways to enjoy the natural environment, as well as museums, educational activities, and more – here are our top ideas for family days out in the Cotswolds! A Cotswold Day Out for […]
BLOCKBUSTER COTSWOLDS It is not just tourists who are drawn to the Cotswolds, many TV and film makers have been inspired by its historic towns and beautiful countryside. A whole range of TV and films have been shot in the Cotswolds and here is just a selection of places used in famous productions which you […]
What To Do This Christmas in the Cotswolds. We can’t wait for the festive season in the Cotswolds 2025. We know that snuggling up around the wood burner is tempting but there are many great events happening in the run-up to Christmas! You can discover other things to do in the Cotswolds on our full […]
What to do in Chipping Norton Chipping Norton, nestled in the north of the picturesque Cotswolds, offers visitors a delightful blend of charming countryside vistas, cultural attractions, and culinary delights. Whether you’re seeking relaxation or adventure, Chipping Norton has something for everyone. Here are ten things to do in the Cotswolds including must-visit places and […]
Bonfire Night in the Cotswolds We can all picture it now; the excited little ones holding their sparklers, the teenagers wanting louder, more explosive fireworks and the adults enjoying a hot chocolate or maybe something a bit stronger! Bonfire night is always a great time for a get together and here in the Cotswolds, we […]
Stow-on-the-Wold Attractions The highest of all the Cotswold towns, Stow-on-the-Wold is a popular destination year-round, thanks to the abundance of things to see and do on the doorstep. It is a firm favourite location with our guests for a holiday in the Cotswolds! 1. The Market Square The epicentre of the town, The Market Square, […]
What To Do in Broadway Often referred to as the ‘Jewel of the Cotswolds’, Broadway is ideally situated to explore the breathtaking countryside of the northern Cotswolds, and here are our top 10 things to do in the area: 1. Broadway Tower Where else can our Top 10 start other than at Broadway Tower which, […]
For some the term ‘spa’ conjures up images of toga-clad Romans luxuriating in thermal pools within pillared courtyards. And so it was centuries ago in Bath. But 21st century tourists are now free to enjoy a thoroughly modern experience at Thermae Bath Spa. Here you can bask in the same mineral-rich, thermal waters but in […]
The term ‘Chocolate Box’ conjures up a variety of images of quintessentially English villages, any number of which could very realistically be set in The Cotswolds. And there are several reasons why the region, with its gentle hilly landscape and warm limestone architecture, has earned its reputation as one of the most picturesque areas in […]
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