Rebecca’s guidebook to the Cotswolds
Animal Encounters
A selection of local wildlife parks for all the family to enjoy
A lovely day out for families - The Cotswold Wildlife Park has a range of animals kept in fantastic conditions. There is a café and restaurant on site and is only a short 30 minute drive away.
442 locals recommend
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
A lovely day out for families - The Cotswold Wildlife Park has a range of animals kept in fantastic conditions. There is a café and restaurant on site and is only a short 30 minute drive away.
This is a really fun family day out as you can time it with a trip to Bourton on the Water which is a beautiful chocolate box village.
https://www.birdland.co.uk/
83 locals recommend
Birdland
This is a really fun family day out as you can time it with a trip to Bourton on the Water which is a beautiful chocolate box village.
https://www.birdland.co.uk/
Sitting in the heart of the Cotswolds, Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park has a long-standing reputation for a fun-filled day out. Visitors of all ages can interact closely with the animals and learn about farming, past and present.
Visit the Cotswold Farm Park and see and pet all of the animals. It has a gift shop and a café and it is just a really fun day out for families.
Home of Adam Henson
www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk
251 locals recommend
Cotswold Farm Park
Sitting in the heart of the Cotswolds, Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park has a long-standing reputation for a fun-filled day out. Visitors of all ages can interact closely with the animals and learn about farming, past and present.
Visit the Cotswold Farm Park and see and pet all of the animals. It has a gift shop and a café and it is just a really fun day out for families.
Home of Adam Henson
www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk
Within walking distance
Fantastic food, great atmosphere and lots of water sports available
40 locals recommend
The Lakeside Brasserie
Station RoadFantastic food, great atmosphere and lots of water sports available
Beautiful lakeside setting, around a 15 minute walk and perfect for hot drinks, brunch and lunch.
There are little private pods you can rent out for special meals to enjoy with family and friends
24 locals recommend
Waterside Cafe
Wickwater LaneBeautiful lakeside setting, around a 15 minute walk and perfect for hot drinks, brunch and lunch.
There are little private pods you can rent out for special meals to enjoy with family and friends
If you want to do some open water swimming, paddle boarding or some kayaking this is the place for you! Just a 10 minute walk up the road and you will find lake 86.
Please call them for availability as they do get very booked up.
https://www.cotswoldwaterparkhire.com/
16 locals recommend
Lake 86 Cotswold Water Park
86 Spine Rd EIf you want to do some open water swimming, paddle boarding or some kayaking this is the place for you! Just a 10 minute walk up the road and you will find lake 86.
Please call them for availability as they do get very booked up.
https://www.cotswoldwaterparkhire.com/
Who doesn't love woodfired pizzas straight from the oven?!
A short 10 minute walk you have the visitors information centre, Cotswold Outdoor and this great pizza pop up.
Well worth a lunch time walk or head down early evening and grab a beer at the same time!
12 locals recommend
Pizzeria 720
Spine Road EastWho doesn't love woodfired pizzas straight from the oven?!
A short 10 minute walk you have the visitors information centre, Cotswold Outdoor and this great pizza pop up.
Well worth a lunch time walk or head down early evening and grab a beer at the same time!
Sightseeing
The closest you can find to a beach in the area, a lovely family orientated swimming lake with a beach, park, walks and a café.
It would take around 45 minutes to an hour to walk so would recommend driving or taking a cab.
88 locals recommend
Cotswold Country Park & Beach
Spratsgate LaneThe closest you can find to a beach in the area, a lovely family orientated swimming lake with a beach, park, walks and a café.
It would take around 45 minutes to an hour to walk so would recommend driving or taking a cab.
Find fresh air in the forest
With hundreds of walking trails for you to explore, stretch your legs, breathe in the fresh air and see what wildlife you can spot.
https://www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/visitor-information
340 locals recommend
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
Find fresh air in the forest
With hundreds of walking trails for you to explore, stretch your legs, breathe in the fresh air and see what wildlife you can spot.
https://www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/visitor-information
Enriching lives with professional theatre in historic Cirencester.
To theatre-lovers of all ages and all backgrounds, the Barn Theatre is the place to share top-class regional theatre and performing arts education. This is because of the fusion of high-profile and new talent, state-of-the-art facilities, the buzzing bars and Téatro Restaurant and Bar – all in the heart of historic Cirencester in the Cotswolds.
https://www.cotswolds.com/things-to-do/barn-theatre-p2534013
25 locals recommend
Barn Theatre
3 Beeches RdEnriching lives with professional theatre in historic Cirencester.
To theatre-lovers of all ages and all backgrounds, the Barn Theatre is the place to share top-class regional theatre and performing arts education. This is because of the fusion of high-profile and new talent, state-of-the-art facilities, the buzzing bars and Téatro Restaurant and Bar – all in the heart of historic Cirencester in the Cotswolds.
https://www.cotswolds.com/things-to-do/barn-theatre-p2534013
City/town information
The 'Capital of the Cotswolds', has ancient origins and a wonderful variety of quality shops
Great for a coffee and a mooch around the shop, Cirencester is a beautiful town and well worth a visit!
373 locals recommend
Cirencester
The 'Capital of the Cotswolds', has ancient origins and a wonderful variety of quality shops
Great for a coffee and a mooch around the shop, Cirencester is a beautiful town and well worth a visit!