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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View of house with views at Dyrham Park in winter, South Gloucestershire

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Dyrham Park

Ancient parkland, 17th-century house and garden

Distant view of visitors walking through a buttercup meadow at Coleshill Park

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Buscot and Coleshill Estates

Villages and countryside criss-crossed with trails

A winter morning looking towards the Old Garden from the Lilac Circle

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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

An adult and children outside the south front of Newark Park, 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

Two adults and a child peek up into a chimney above a stove inside the house at Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire

Houses and buildings to visit in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

A large tree in the foreground framing a view of winter trees and green countryside at Crickley Hill

Countryside areas in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

A family of three adults and a child walking their dog along a track through the trees at Woodchester Park on a sunny winter's day

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

What's on for February half term?

Visit our family page to find out what's on during February half term around Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.

The front of Chastleton House, Oxfordshire in autumn

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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.

Frosty morning at Chedworth Roman Villa - James Ball - 2022

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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

View of the Snowshill garden in the snow.

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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.

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Hidcote photography competition - seasonal delights

Hidcote, near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire

Discover the gardens in an entirely new way as you take up the challenge of capturing the best seasonal shot of Hidcote.

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Tai Chi at Hidcote

Hidcote, near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire

Join Swan School of Tai Chi & Qigong at Hidcote as they take you through the ancient Chinese tradition of Tai Chi.

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Cotswold Art Club Exhibition

Hidcote, near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire

Cotswold Art Club presents an exhibition of artworks inspired by Hidcote from 1 to 30 March 2025.

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Free Tour Mondays at Chedworth Roman Villa

Chedworth Roman Villa, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Join a free guided tour and find out more about the history and significance of the Villa.

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Volunteer Open Afternoon

Lodge Park and Sherborne Park Estate, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Have you ever thought about volunteering for the trust? Start 2025 by doing something totally different - come to our volunteer open afternoon between 1pm - 3pm at Lodge Park to find out about our opportunities here.

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Willow Weaving Workshop

Hidcote, near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire

Learn to craft your very own fat ball bird feeder using willow, as well as a willow butterfly or dragonfly to decorate your garden fence or wall.

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Uncover Beauty Secrets of Roman Britain this Mother's Day Weekend

Chedworth Roman Villa, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Step back in time this Mother's Day Weekend and discover the lavish world of Roman beauty rituals. Join us to uncover how the Villa's wealthy residents pampered and preened themselves to perfection. Meet our Roman characters as they reveal their...

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Wild garlic foraging at Newark Park

Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire

Take in carpets of wild garlic through April

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Three adults walking on the grass with a body of water behind them, looking and taking to each other, walking in the 18th-century 'Capability' Brown designed garden at Petworth, West Sussex

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