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The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty includes some of the most beautiful countryside in England and is a wonderful place to visit and explore at any time of year. Visit the Cotswolds for a truly peaceful and relaxing holiday - get away from the crowds and explore the quieter tracks, hidden villages and secret corners.
This website will help you plan your next escape to the Cotswolds.
Why not visit the Escape to the Cotswolds centre during your stay - now open for 2013 summer season. Click here for further details.
Upcoming Events
The History of the Old Prison, Northleach
19th June 2013 - 'Escape to the Cotswolds' visitor centre, Old Prison, Northleach
Cotswold Open Studios Hidden Treasures 2013
22nd June 2013 - 20th July 2013
A collaborative showcase exhibition of the artists and makers taking part in Cotswold Open Studios weekend.
Cotswold Open Studios
22nd June 2013
Join Creative Director Tessa Webb and meet a group of artists exhibiting in the Open Studios exhibition.
Upcoming Walks
20 June 2013 - 10.00
Easy
3 hours
4.5 miles
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Chipping Norton Town HallA circular walk led by an expert naturalist with a feast of wildlife habitats including rich limestone grassland,(hopefully seeing a rare plant) ancient hedgerows as well as Over Norton parkland with it's veteran trees and orchids.
20 June 2013 - 10.00
Join the Cotswold Wardens for a guided walk along Chipping Campden's "most beautiful village street now left in the island." Hear how the ancient town has developed, the importance of wool through to The Guild of Handicrafts.Suggested donation £3.00
21 June 2013 - 18.00
We follow part of the Kennett and Avon canal and climb up to Bathampton Down to enjoy the views over the valleys. Various Orchids may be seen at Hampton Rocks, a "Dry Arch", and "Seven Caves". Not suitable for pushchairs.
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Wildflower walks offered as part of the popular Cotswolds AONB walks programme
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