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A complete guide to the Cheltenham Festival

The Cheltenham Festival is one of, if not the highlight of the UK racing calendar. Every March, over 260,000 fans arrive at this lovely Cotswold town to watch the finest...

From: 10 Mar 2026
To: 13 Mar 2026

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Berrybank Park Amphitheatre

Berrybank Park, Main Road, Upper Oddington, GL56 0XW

The Amphitheatre at Berrybank Park is a brand new and exciting outdoor performance space....

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Bibury

Bibury is a typical Cotswolds village with lots of gorgeous Cotswolds cottages lining its' streets. Located between Cirencester and Burford, it's most famous for Arlington Row, a line of 17th... View details

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Blenheim International Horse Trials

A key date in the eventing calendar, Blenheim Horse Trials brings together some of the best event riders to compete in this four star horse trials and is a perfect...

From: 18 Sep 2025
To: 21 Sep 2025

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Blenheim Palace

Evesham Road, Woodstock, OX20 1UL

Blenheim Palace is a country house in Woodstock, Oxfordshire. It is the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough and the only non-royal, non-episcopal country house in England to hold the... View details

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Blenheim Palace Illuminated Christmas Lights Trail

Discover a festive atmosphere like no other at Blenheim Palace. The historic Palace and Gardens will once again come alive with thousands of twinkling lights, seasonal scents, sparkling baubles and...

From: 14 Nov 2025
To: 03 Jan 2026

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Bourton-on-the-Water

With its handsome Cotswolds stone houses and the River Windrush passing through as well as its many visitor attractions, this is one of the most popular spots in the Cotswolds... View details

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Broadway

Broadway is one of the most delightful villages in the North of the Cotswolds, so much so that it is referred to as the 'Jewel of the Cotswolds'.Picture perfect with... View details

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Broadway Late Night Christmas Shopping

Nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Cotswolds, Broadway emerges as a charming village that transforms into a magical haven during the Yuletide season. With its cobbled streets, historic architecture...

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Burford

Traditionally known as the 'Gateway to the Cotswolds', Burford is a beautiful town within the Oxfordshire Cotswolds. Its High Street is on a slope, from where you can see beautiful... View details

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Castles In Cotswolds

Step into the past and explore castles in the Cotswolds. Uncover the fascinating history of English royalty and nobility, hidden behind towering walls, sprawling gardens and vast banqueting halls. Here are... View details

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Cheltenham

Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 9SA

Cheltenham, is often referred to as the centre for The Cotswolds, and it's not hard to see why. Strategically positioned roughly equidistant between the Northern and Southern extremities of The... View details

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Cheltenham Literature Festival

Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QA

Cheltenham Literature Festival is the world’s first literature festival, leading the way in celebrating the written and spoken word, presenting the best new voices in fiction and poetry alongside literary...

10 Oct 2025
19 Oct 2025

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Cheltenham Science Festival

Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1qa

Science enthusiasts can spend time star gazing, taking part in experiements and experience the latest gadgets and technologies at this festival. ...

From: 03 Jun 2025
To: 08 Jun 2025

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Children's Attractions in the Cotswolds

Perhaps traditionally considered a grown-up destination with its mellow hued chocolate box villages, the Cotswolds is rapidly becoming a top family destination with just as much to please the... View details

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Chipping Campden

A small market town in the north of the Cotswolds, Chipping Campden was once a rich wool trading centre, famous throughout Europe. Today it's notable for its elegant terraced... View details

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Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling 25th May 2026

A world famous event, Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling is not for the faint hearted. Contestants usually chase a wheel of Double Gloucester cheese. The competition preserved an ancient tradition that...

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Cotswold Olimpick Games, 29th May 2026 4pm start

Western Subedge, Chipping Campden, GL55 6UW

Robert Dover’s Cotswold Olimpick Games is a unique continuation of early rural sporting events, combining informal, amateur sports for competitors, the majority of whom register on the night of the...

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Cotswolds Historic Houses

As well as its natural beauty, the Cotswolds is an area of rich cultural heritage and traditionally enormous wealth, evidenced today by an abundance of historic houses ranging from... View details

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Crafty Boaters Market

Oak St, Lechlade, GL7 3AY

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Cycling in the Cotswolds

With such a diverse terrain, there are some excellent cycling routes in the Cotswolds to suit both amateur and professional alike. Whether it's a week-long tour or a day... View details

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Diddly Squat Farm Shop

5-12 Chipping Norton Road, Chadlington, OX7 3PE

Established in 2020, Diddly Squat Farm Shop was the brainchild of Jeremy Clarkson after realising that potatoes did indeed grow well on his farm and he had accidentally produced 40... View details

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Festivals in Cotswolds

The Cotswolds is renowned for its charming countryside setting and picture-perfect landscapes, making it perfect for hosting some of the UK’s best-loved festivals. With a whole host of vibrant festivals showcased throughout... View details

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Festive Cotswold Walk

Childswickham Rd, Broadway, WR12 7HA

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Gardens In Cotswolds

Lush green lawns dappled with fragrant flowers, quaint herbaceous corners with the sound of bees gently humming to and fro, shaded by post-card-perfect manor houses and historical homes. Here are some... View details

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Gardens in the Cotswolds

There are many fine Cotswolds gardens, one of the National Trust's most famous gardens - Hidcote Manor Garden is to be found here in the Cotswolds, but there are... View details

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Giffords Circus

The Gifford Circus tour comes to the Cotswolds every year to perform their traditional acts. An entertaining show full of surprises, it is a great evening out for adults and...

From: 17 Apr 2025
To: 28 Sep 2025

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Gloucester

Gloucester is perfect for those who have an eye for beautiful buildings. One of Gloucester's main attractions is the magnificent Gloucester Cathedral. The extraordinary cloisters, where scenes... View details

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Gloucestershire Festival of Polo

Down Farm, Westonbirt, Tetbury, GL8 8QW

The weekend will promise top polo action as well as arena attractions, shopping and a traditional funfair...

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Gloucestershire Tall Ships

Celebrating the history of the Gloucester docks. Watching the tall ships sail into the dock is a memorable occasion, especially as there is usually a pirate or two on...

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Guiting Power Music Festival - 25th July - 3rd August 2025

, Church Road, Guiting Power, GL54 5TX

For over fifty years the Guiting Music Festival has been a delightful niche festival to enliven the Cotswolds’ summer calendar, bringing an exciting variety of highly talented performances of Classical... View details

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Halloween Events And Witchy Places In Cotswolds

From pumpkin picking and potion making to haunted mansions and horror-fuelled scarefests, there are plenty of spine-chilling events and witchy places to discover this Halloween throughout the Cotswolds. Here are 4... View details

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Horse Riding in the Cotswolds

The many miles of public bridleways make the Cotswolds an ideal location for anyone who has a keen interest in horse riding. Whether you are a novice looking for... View details

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Lechlade Festival

Riverside Park, Lechlade, GL7 3AL

Lechlade Festival is a multi-award-winning family-friendly festival held in the beautiful town of Lechlade, on the banks of the River Thames.Voted one of the best festivals in the Cotswolds, any...

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Longborough Festival Opera

The summer season at Longborough Festival Opera is not to be missed. Set within the picturesque rolling Cotswolds hills, performances run from June through to August, showcasing high-quality opera with picnic...

From: 27 May 2025
To: 02 Aug 2025

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Malvern Spring Festival

Hosted each year, the RHS Malvern Spring Festival is the fastest growing RHS show, attracting visitors from across the country and further afield. During the fantastic, four-day event, visitors can...

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Moreton Show

The annual agricultural and horse show takes place on the outskirts of Moreton in Marsh. Livestock showing and homecraft competitions give this country show a brilliant traditional feel...

06 Sep 2025

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Moreton-in-Marsh

Situated to the north of the region, Moreton-in-Marsh is one of the few Costwold towns to have its own railway station with a direct mainline service to London. Being... View details

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North Cotswold Steam & Vintage Show

North Cotswold Steam & Vintage Show (formally Northleach steam and vintage show) is a traditional country steam show that originally started as a steam rally in the 1950s and ran...

From: 30 Aug 2025
To: 31 Aug 2025

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Protecting your holiday home

Promotional Feature If you’ve already taken the plunge and purchased a property for use as a holiday home, congratulations!... View details

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Purslane - Places to eat in the Cotswolds

Known for its romantic English landscape and acres of lush green woodland peppered with charming towns and villages, the Cotswolds is a delightful region located in the southwest of England. View details

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Shipston Bookfest

Shipston Bookfest launches with a sparkling line up of local and nationally-recognized authors, offering a range of events and workshops for adults and children. Events cover everything from crime and...

From: 20 Sep 2025
To: 28 Sep 2025

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South Cerney

South Cerney is a thriving Cotswold village lying just a few miles South of Cirencester. It is most famous for being set in the heart of the Cotswold... View details

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Stow Motor Show

Stow-on-the-Wold annual Motor Show is held in the Market Square and nearby Showground, a short walk away...

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Stow-on-the-Wold

Set on a hill-top, Stow is one of the most well know Cotswolds towns. With its fine market square and many of its properties built from the classic honey coloured... View details

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Stratford Festival of Motoring

Each year, the streets of Stratford upon Avon town centre are closed off and filled with vintage and classic cars.With over 300 cars on show against a backdrop of the...

From: 05 Jul 2025
To: 06 Jul 2025

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Stratford Upon Avon Food Festival

Over 100 stalls fill the picturesque streets of Stratford Upon Avon for the annual food festival. Local restaurants, chefs and producers show off there talents. ...

From: 20 Sep 2025
To: 21 Sep 2025

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Stratford Upon Avon River Festival

The Stratford upon Avon River Festival is held each year to honour the beautiful river that runs through the city.This bustling summer festival runs for two days along the River...

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Tetbury

Located approximately 10 miles South West of Cirencester, Tetbury is a centre of antique shops with more than 30 to browse through. Prince Charles lives close by and offers... View details

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The Big Feastival

Alex James' Farm, Kingham, Oxfordshire, OX7 6UJ

Former Blur bassist Alex James hosts this wonderful food festival on his farm in Kingham. Organised by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, the event offers a huge array of food...

From: 22 Aug 2025
To: 24 Aug 2025

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The Cotswolds Show

Bathurst Estate Offices, Cirencester Park, Cirencester, GL7 2BU

Attracting thousands of visitors each year, The Cotswolds Show is the ultimate family day out. Filled with fabulous food, bucket loads of education and endless laughs it’s no wonder the...

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The Royal International Air Tattoo

The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises, Douglas Bader House Horcott Hill, Fairford, Gloucestershire, GL7 4RB

Featuring aircraft from all over the world, the Royal International Air Tattoo has a global reputation for being one of the best airshows around. It’s a great opportunity to see...

From: 18 Jul 2025
To: 20 Jul 2025

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The Slaughters

The Slaughters (that is Lower Slaughter and Upper Slaughter) are two delightful villages just a few miles from Stow on the Wold and Bourton on the Water. About a... View details

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Visit All Saints Church, Churchill

All Saints Church was built in 1837 to replace the original village church in Churchill.Since then, it has become an iconic landmark and now the village Heritage Centre. With its... View details

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Visit Birdland

Birdland Park and Gardens, Rissington Rd, Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos, GL54 2BN

Located in the heart of the Cotswolds, Birdland is a fantastic day out for all the family. Open throughout the year, this popular park is home to a host of... nature, nature reserve, animals View details

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Visit Broadway Tower

Middle Hill, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7LB

Broadway Tower and Park is a family-owned Cotswold destination set within 200 acres of beautiful parkland... tower, nature, walking, architecture View details

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Visit Cirencester Park

The Bathurst Estate, Cirencester, GL7 1UR

Cirencester Park has had many uses. Over the years it's been a deer park, military base, hospital and even a concert venue!Today, it is one of the country's oldest and... walking, nature, history View details

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Visit Cotswold Way

Cotswold Way is a wonderful idyllic walk in the heart of scenic southern England, taking you from the Cotswolds to the Roman city of Bath. Starting from the market town... walking, hiking, activities, activity, nature, rambling View details

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Visit Gloucester Cathedral

12 College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LX

A spectacular, historic building, it’s not surprising that Gloucester Cathedral is visited by hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.Explore thousands of years of history and architecture, take a guided... cathedral, history, architecture View details

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Visit Pittville Park

Pittville Park is the largest ornamental park in Cheltenham. It offers a whole host of exciting things to see and do, including the magnificent Pittville Pump Room, a boating lake... nature View details

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Walking in the Cotswolds

What better way to explore a new area and get fit in the process than walking and with miles of public footpaths and some of the prettiest villages in... View details

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Wilderness Festival

Rangers Lodge Cottages, Cornbury Park, The Estate, Charlbury, Oxford, OX7 3HL

Wilderness Festival is a vibrant music and art festival in the Cotswolds. No other festival compares to the unique experience that Wilderness offers. This year, it’s bigger and better than...

From: 31 Jul 2025
To: 03 Aug 2025

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Winchcombe

The Anglo Saxon town of Winchcombe was once much more prominent place than it is today, it's probably now most famous for Sudeley Castle which stands just... View details

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Winchcombe Cotswolds Walking Festival

If you love nothing more than blowing away the cobwebs with a brisk walk in beautiful surroundings, you won’t want to miss the Winchcombe Cotswolds Walking Festival.Providing the perfect opportunity...

From: 15 May 2026
To: 17 May 2026

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Zoos and Wildlife Parks

We all enjoy a trip to the zoo, and things have moved on since as many animals as possible were cooped up in crowded cages. With larger cages, and... View details

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A complete guide to the Cheltenham Festival

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Berrybank Park Amphitheatre

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Bibury

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Blenheim International Horse Trials

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Blenheim Palace

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Blenheim Palace Illuminated Christmas Lights Trail

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Bourton-on-the-Water

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Broadway

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Broadway Late Night Christmas Shopping

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Burford