Discover rolling hills, ancient woodlands, tranquil villages and bustling market towns and enjoy one of England's most treasured landscapes on foot, on horseback or by bike.
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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

RURAL CINEMA - Les Miserables
25th May 2013 - 26th May 2013
Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love.
Annual Bluebell Walk
27th May 2013 - Whatcote, Shipston-on-Stour
Join museum Curator Amanda Hart to investigate the excavations and discoveries of the Medieval Abbey

Upcoming Walks

26 May 2013 - 10.00
Difficulty Moderate
Duration 6 hours
Distance 10 miles
Nearest Town/Village Bradford on Avon
Starting Point Station Car Park, Bradford on Avon.
A walk from Bradford on Avon to Westwood, Hungerford Castle, Ifford, Freshford and along the Kennett and Avon Canal. Please bring a packed lunch. Not suitable for pushcahairs.
26 May 2013 - 10.30
Difficulty Moderate
Duration 2.5 hours
Distance 5 miles
Nearest Town/Village Chipping Sodbury
Starting Point Visitor Reception,Dyrham Park
A walk from Dyrham Park (National Trust) through nearby farmland and along part of the Cotswold way, passing historic points of interest along the way. No park admission fees to those participating in the walk. Not suitable for pushchairs.
27 May 2013 - 10.00
Difficulty Moderate
Duration 2.5 hours
Distance 3.5 miles
Nearest Town/Village Bath
Starting Point Slip road for Swainswick, East of A46, 3.3miles from Cold Ashton roundabout at the A46/A420 junction.
From the slip road, up to the summit for views over Bath, then down through a "Wild Wood" to Northend, Chilcombe Bottom Nature Reserve and back to the start. Not suitable for pushchairs.


Visit our Escape to the Cotswolds centre in the heart of the AONB
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