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…
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. 1. The Market Square The epicentre of the town, The Market Square, is a must visit for anyone staying in or close to Stow-on-the-Wold. The focus of […]
What to do in Burford Often referred to as the Gateway to the Cotswolds, the picture-perfect market town of Burford is a must visit destination. Take a look at our Top 10 things to see and do in Burford; 1. Church of St John the Baptist A great way to start your stay in Burford […]
What to do in Stratford-upon-Avon The delightful market town of Stratford-upon-Avon is the 16th-century birthplace of William Shakespeare and is packed full of historical sites – here’s our Top 10 list of activities and things to do in Stratford-upon-Avon: 1. Royal Shakespeare Theatre and the Swan Theatre Catch a play at one of the Royal […]
What to do in Painswick It was difficult to stick to just 10 things to do in Painswick, but we’ve managed it. Take a look at our Top 10 and start planning your visit to ‘The Queen of the Cotswolds’ today. 1. Painswick Rococo Garden No trip to Painswick is complete without a visit to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
NOW BOOKING FOR CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL ACCOMMODATION IN 2024 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 12th to Friday 15th March and we’re already seeing plenty of holiday cottage bookings coming through from festival goers. […]
BLOCKBUSTER COTSWOLDS – EXPLORE THE COTSWOLD VILLAGES WHICH HAVE FEATURED ON THE BIG SCREEN. 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 […]
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