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Read MoreBeaufort Polo Club
This polo club near Tetbury is one of the finest places in the country to take in a chukker or two. Founded in 1928 by the Duke of Beaufort, the club now boasts an expansive new field near the Westonbirt...
Read MoreBirdland Park and Gradens
These parks and gardens are home to over 50 aviaries and boasts the U.K.’s only king penguin colony.
Read MoreBlenheim Palace
The birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace is well worth a visit. This sublime Baroque masterpiece was designed by Sir John Vanbrugh (who was also responsible for Castle Howard), and boasts a multitude of exhibits and tours. The Churchill...
Read MoreCastle Combe Circuit Racing
This racing circuit allows visitors to take a fast car for a spin. You can also keep it simple and rent a go-kart.
Read MoreChastelton House
Acquired by the UK Land Trust in 1991, Chasleton House isone of England’s finest and most complete Jacobean houses. The Trust has taken a novel approach with Chastelton: they have chosen to conserve rather than restore the house, allowing visitors...
Read MoreCorsham Court
Corsham Court is a privately-owned history house in north Wiltshire, close to Chippenham. The formal gardens, designed by Capability Brown, lead onto a large deer park. Inside, there is a significant art collection spanning many eras and styles, and if...
Read MoreCotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection
This museum in Bourton-on-the-Water, is a great place to bring children. Among the vintage cars on display are Morris Minors, Austin Sevens and Jaguars, as well as a London taxi with more than 700,000 miles on the odometer (it’s been...
Read MoreCotswolds Wildlife Park
Cotswolds Wildlife Park is a great option for those travelling with little ones; there are a plethora of different animal exhibits and daily activities that will keep young animal lovers occupied. The park also offers a variety of hands-on, personal...
Read MoreDaylesford Cookery School
The recipient of dozens of national and international awards, Daylesford Cookery School is a must-go for foodies visiting the Cotswolds. Housed in a restored stone barn, the school is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and is surrounded by acres of working...
Read MoreGiffords Circus
Imagination and creativity take center stage in this traditional English circus that has been touring the countryside every summer since 2000. With acrobats, musicians and jugglers, horses and dogs and dance, art and comedy, Giffords Circus is theatrical, dramatic, funny...
Read MoreHidcote Manor Garden
Down the street from Kifsgate Court, Hidcote is the brainchild of American horticulturist Major Lawrence Johnson. Brimming with secret nooks and hidden mazes, the manor's garden is home to many plants collected by Johnson during his travels around the globe.
Read MoreHighgrove Gardens
Since 1980, the Prince of Wales has worked to transform the Highgrove Gardens into one of the most creatively inspired gardens in the UK. Using organic and sustainable principles, HRH has helped create a rich and varied natural landscape. The...
Read MoreIndagare Access: Horseback Riding
There is wonderful horseback riding in the Cotswolds. Indagare members can contact our bookings team for assistance arranging private lessons.
Read MoreIndagare Tours: Fishing
Indagare members can contact our bookings team for help setting up a fishing outing with our preferred guides and suppliers.
Read MoreKelmscott Manor
This manor house dating from the 17th century was once home to William Morris, the English craftsman, writer, environmentalist and the Father of the Arts & Crafts movement. The manor served as a lifelong inspiration to Morris as well as...
Read MoreKifsgate Court
The magnus opus of three generations of female gardeners, Kifsgate Court is one of the most influential and renowned gardens in the country. Perched on a cliffside, the romantic garden houses a variety of roses, bluebells and lime trees. Be...
Read MoreRoman Villa at Chedworth
Originally occupied in the 2nd century AD, Chedworth Roman Villa reached its peak in the 4th century when it became an elite Romano-British dwelling. One of the largest and most complete Roman villas in the UK, the site has some...
Read MoreRoyal Shakespeare Company
Culture vultures should head to Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare and home of an excellent theater, where you can see clever contemporary productions of all the classics.
Read MoreSezincote
Set amid the rolling Cotswold countryside, Sezincote is an extraordinary family-run estate, at the center of which stands a Mughul–style palace. Surrounding the house, which was designed as a reinterpretation of classic Mughul forms including a central dome and minaret,...
Read MoreSnowshill Manor
For a peek into the life of an extraordinary man, visit this Cotswolds manor house which showcases the eclectic collection of unusual treasures gathered by owner Charles Wade—an architect, craftsman and poet. There are thousands of unique objets to wonder...
Read MoreSudeley Castle
Katherine Parr, said to be the Henry the VII’s favorite wife, is buried on the sweeping grounds of history-rich Sudely Castle in the picture-perfect village of Winchcombe. The tomb of one-time queen isn’t the only attraction: the Castle boasts nine...
Read MoreThe Cheltenham Festival
After the Grand National, the Cheltenham Festival is considered the most important horse race in the UK’s National Hunt Racing Calendar. For starters, the city really comes alive at this time of year and attending the race is an ideal...
Read MoreThyme Cooking School
Thyme is a full-service countryside destination, but at its heart is its Cookery School. Students can choose from both introductory and master classes that range from foraging and charcuterie to bread making and understanding spice. In addition to cooking classes,...
The Cotswolds, Courtesy Mike KiplingRead MoreWalking
There are more than 3,000 miles of public footpaths to explore and plenty of pubs to stop off at, rest and feast in. Just north of Stow-on-the-Wold, the Broadway Tower is a glorious 18th-century folly, built like a castle and...
Read MoreWarwick Castle
Built by William the Conquerer in 1068, Warwick Castle is as old as England itself. Today, the Castle is one of Britain’s premier tourists attractions: a $20 million dollar renovation has preserved the castle in the same state as it...
Read MoreWorld of Mechanical Music
If you are looking for something out of the ordinary on your trip to the Cotswolds, find time to stop by Keith Harding’s World of Mechanical Music. A home for antiques and musical curiosities, this small museum has a collection...
