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Cotswolds, United Kingdom

Things to Do in Cotswolds

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Guided Tour & Tasting

Most booked tours and tickets in Cotswolds

Guided walking tour : Ghosts & Giggles Of Gloucester

Guided walking tour : Ghosts & Giggles Of Gloucester

4.768 reviews2h 30m
Private tour of the stunning Cotswolds with an expert local guide

Private tour of the stunning Cotswolds with an expert local guide

5.067 reviews6h 30m
Private Cotswolds Day Tour: Small-Group Luxury in a Mercedes

Private Cotswolds Day Tour: Small-Group Luxury in a Mercedes

5.053 reviews4h
Discover the Secrets of the Cotswolds Private Tour Experience

Discover the Secrets of the Cotswolds Private Tour Experience

4.937 reviews4h
Cotswolds Electric Bike One Day Private Tour starts near Oxford

Cotswolds Electric Bike One Day Private Tour starts near Oxford

4.98 reviews7h
Romantic Row Boat Picnic for Two - Private River Experience

Romantic Row Boat Picnic for Two - Private River Experience

5.04 reviews2h

Top sights in Cotswolds

  1. 1Bibury (Arlington Row)
  2. 2Bourton-on-the-Water
  3. 3Castle Combe
  4. 4Broadway Tower
  5. 5Cotswold Way Hiking
  6. 6Country Pubs
  • Step into a Living Postcard: Experience villages so perfectly preserved they feel like film sets. Wander the impossibly photogenic Arlington Row in Bibury, a 14th-century weaver's row, or explore the 'Venice of the Cotswolds,' Bourton-on-the-Water, with its low bridges spanning the River Windrush.
  • Hike Through History: Tackle a section of the 102-mile Cotswold Way National Trail, a long-distance footpath offering breathtaking ridge walks. The stretch from Broadway to Chipping Campden delivers classic rolling hill views, while the climb to Dover's Hill provides a dramatic vista over the Vale of Evesham.
  • Indulge in Authentic Pub Culture: Discover the soul of the region in its historic country pubs. Warm up by a roaring fire at The Swan in Swinbrook, enjoy a riverside pint at The Trout at Tadpole Bridge, or sample local ales at a traditional inn like The Porch House in Stow-on-the-Wold, reputedly England's oldest.

Day trips and outdoor activities from Cotswolds

Cotswolds Road Trip Guidebook: Bourton, Bibury & Blenheim Palace

Cotswolds Road Trip Guidebook: Bourton, Bibury & Blenheim Palace

5.02 reviews72h
Gloucester Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Gloucester Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

4.52 reviews2h
Thames Canoe Trip to Kelmscott Manor with Cream Tea & Return

Thames Canoe Trip to Kelmscott Manor with Cream Tea & Return

3.01 review5h 30m

Hidden gems in Cotswolds

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Stanway House & Fountain

A stunning Jacobean manor house with the tallest gravity-fed fountain in the world.

The Rollright Stones

A complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age megalithic monuments on the Oxfordshire-Warwickshire border.

Snowshill Manor

A National Trust property housing the bizarre and fascinating collection of Charles Paget Wade.

The Wychwood Wild Garden

A 'secret' 12-acre woodland garden near Shipton-under-Wychwood.

Chedworth Roman Villa

One of the largest and most complete Roman villas in Britain, managed by the National Trust.

Day trips from Cotswolds

Oxford

45-60 min by car or train from Moreton-in-Marsh

The historic university city of Oxford, with its 'dreaming spires,' offers a dramatic contrast to the rural Cotswolds. Explore world-famous colleges, museums like the Ashmolean, and the bustling Covered Market.

Bath

60-75 min by car from the Southern Cotswolds

A UNESCO World Heritage city famed for its stunning Georgian architecture and ancient Roman Baths. The perfect blend of history, culture, and elegant shopping, all built from the same honey-coloured Bath Stone.

Stratford-upon-Avon

40-50 min by car from Chipping Campden

The birthplace of William Shakespeare. This charming market town on the River Avon is steeped in literary history, with multiple Shakespeare-related houses, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and lovely riverside walks.

Plan your Cotswolds trip

Things to do in Cotswolds: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Cotswolds?+

Top sights include Bibury (Arlington Row), Bourton-on-the-Water, Castle Combe and Broadway Tower. Away from the crowds, try Stanway House & Fountain and The Rollright Stones.

What are the most popular tours in Cotswolds?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Guided Tour & Tasting (4.9 stars, 776 reviews); Cotswolds Private Day Tour (4.7 stars, 172 reviews); Guided walking tour : Ghosts & Giggles Of Gloucester (4.7 stars, 68 reviews).

How much do tours in Cotswolds cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €6 and €575 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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