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The Cotswolds (/ ˈ k ɒ t s w oʊ l d z, ˈ k ɒ t s w əl d z / KOTS-wohldz, KOTS-wəldz) is a region of central South West England, along a range of rolling hills that rise from the meadows of the upper River Thames to an escarpment above the Severn Valley and the Vale of Evesham.
- Explore old towns like Stow-on-the-Wold and Bibury. The many villages in the Cotswolds might best express the region’s beauty and charm. Once a bustling center of the wool trade, Stow-on-the-Wold is now a treasure trove of antique shops, trendy galleries and independent retailers.
- Wander around Abbey House Gardens. As you might expect in England’s oldest town, the privately owned Abbey House Gardens in Malmesbury brims with charm.
- Tour the Roman Baths in Bath. Receiving over 1.3 million visitors annually, the stunning Roman Baths in the city of Bath are a must-do in this region.
- Pick your own at Hayles Fruit Farm. Near the market town of Winchcombe you’ll find Hayles Fruit Farm, a family-owned affair that dates to 1880. What was once a simple apple and cobnut (hazelnut) orchard now abounds with colorful riots of plums, raspberries, strawberries, gooseberries, pears and more.
- Burford. Its high street of golden stone buildings is typical of the area. Notable landmarks include the Grade I listed parish church of St John the Baptist, the beautiful Burford Priory and the 16th century Tolsey building, once a meeting place for medieval merchants and now home to a museum charting the town’s history.
- Castle Coombe. Not one of the more famous Cotswolds villages – which reduces the number of tourists – but one of the prettiest. Castle Coombe is one of several Wiltshire villages in this list.
- Cirencester. Lying on the lower slopes of the Cotswold Hills, Cirencester is sometimes referred to as the “Capital of the Cotswolds”. It has been an important town for centuries and the local Corinium museum traces its long history through artefacts including Anglo-Saxon gold, Roman mosaics and medieval sculptures.
- Upper and Lower Slaughter. As well as having the most interesting names in the Cotswolds (Slaughter is actually derived from the ancient English word for muddy), Upper and Lower Slaughter are amongst the area’s most beautiful villages.
The location of the Cotswolds makes it within easy reach of London and the South East, the south coast, the south west, Wales and the Midlands. No matter where you are in the Cotswolds, you're not far from beautiful countryside and miles of walking including The Cotswold Way, Macmillan Way, Oxfordshire Way and Shakespeare's Way.
Where to visit in the Cotswolds this year. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a history buff, or simply seeking a peaceful escape, the Cotswolds holds something extraordinary for everyone.
Loved by visitors and residents alike, the Cotswolds is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in southern England runs mainly through the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, but also Warwickshire, Wiltshire, Worcestershire and Somerset. The Cotswold area covers almost 800 square miles of beautiful scenery, chocolate box villages ...
Things to do. Places to stay. Travel. Why we love the Cotswolds. Beauty, adventure, culture – the Cotswolds has it all. Famous for its lush rolling pastures, pretty stone villages and rambling rivers, this rural belle has graced countless books, artworks and TV shows – but does it live up to the hype? Absolutely.
