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Things to do : Cotswolds Sight-seeing

The Cotswolds abound with Visitor Attractions and Sight-Seeing opportunities.

Winstone Glebe is the perfect Bed & Breakfast for anyone wishing to explore the glorious Cotswolds; its pretty villages such as Bibury, Lower and Upper Slaughter and Stanton; its market towns of Cirencester, Tetbury, Painswick, Stow-on-the-Wold, Fairford, Chipping-Campden and Moreton-in-Marsh. All have wonderful churches and are rich in antique shops, rural crafts and local history. There are medieval castles at Berkeley and Warwick, which are particularly suited for the young.

The area is renowned for the high number of antique shops especially in Stow-on-the-Wold, Tetbury and Lechlade. Cirencester has an Antique Market every Friday.

Simon Jenkins in his book ‘England’s 1000 Best Churches’ lists 37 for Gloucestershire. 0f these four have five stars, more than for any other county. Very close by are the churches of Elkstone (3 Star) and Duntisbourne Rouse (2 star).

There are many gardens to visit, including Hidcote, Kiftsgate, Misarden, Owlpen, Malmelsbury and Rodmarton and world famous arboreta at Westonbirt and Batsford - see our Gardens Webpage

Stratford, Bath and Oxford are within 1 hour's drive.

Cheltenham, the home of National Hunt Racing is 20 minutes away; Chepstow, Newbury, Warwick and Stratford within the hour.

Polo is played at Cirencester throughout the summer.

And for the more energetic

Being an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' there are numerous well-signposted walks. The more energetic can explore further afield by bicycle or play tennis on our court. There are also several golf courses to chose from in the area.

A Great Day Out

The Cotswolds is famous for its numerious Great Houses and Gardens which make for a great day out. All of the following visitor attractions are within easy driving distance and for those who do not wish to drive, you can hire a car and driver locally who will take you on a guided tour of the Cotswolds.

Chedworth Roman Villa, Yanworth, Cheltenham
One of the finest Romano-British villa in Britain. Set amongst woodland with fine views, the site includes a water shrine, two bath houses and 4th century mosaics.

Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester
Award-winning museum, featuring one of the finest collections of antiquities from Roman Britain. Full-scale reconstructions of a dining room, a kitchen and garden show how life was in Roman Cirencester. Also displays on the Cotswolds from Prehistory to Medieval times.

Crickley Hill Country Park,
144 acres of limestone grassland, beech woodland and parkland on the Cotswold scarp. Extensive views, site of archaeological interest, Visitor Centre and waymarked trails.

Prinknash Abbey & Pottery, Cranham, Nr Painswick
A modern Abbey in idyllic surroundings specialising in classic contemporary ceramics - Pottery Tours, Gift Shop, Tea Rooms, Disabled Access

Cotswold Water Park & Keynes Country Park, Shorncote, Cirencester
All outdoor needs satisfied - nature reserves, country parks, water sports, Thames Path, cycling, fishing, riding. Safe summer bathing.

Jet Age Museum, Benthan Works, Witcombe
See historic aircraft and other displays in the hanger including the famous Meteror and the 1950's Javelin Interceptor which are both being restored in the museum-cum-workshop. Sit in Vulcan, Canberra, Buccaneer and Harrier Jump Jet cockpits. World War II relics and other historic exhibits.

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Cotswolds Activity Holidays - ideal Bed & Breakfast for enjoying activities in the Cotswolds region of England