Guidebook for Blockley
Food Scene
Good fresh local produce and great selection of ales within walking distance.
12 locals recommend
The Great Western Arms
Station RoadGood fresh local produce and great selection of ales within walking distance.
This must be the best cafe in the Cotswolds! Fabulous freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and tea, and from Wednesday to Saturday evenings it transforms into a candle lit Bistro!
20 locals recommend
Blockley Village Shop
Bell LaneThis must be the best cafe in the Cotswolds! Fabulous freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and tea, and from Wednesday to Saturday evenings it transforms into a candle lit Bistro!
Within walking distance, serves lovely breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas.
Our licensed community shop stock most things including bakery, fresh fruit and veg.
20 locals recommend
Blockley Village Shop
Bell LaneWithin walking distance, serves lovely breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas.
Our licensed community shop stock most things including bakery, fresh fruit and veg.
Voted by The Times, as UK's number one village pub in July 2017. With an award winning restaurant.
46 locals recommend
The Ebrington Arms
May LaneVoted by The Times, as UK's number one village pub in July 2017. With an award winning restaurant.
The Churchill Arms
B4479Horse and Groom
Parks & Nature
Batsford Arboretum
Stroll around 56 acres of parkland, garden/gift shop and cafe
A cotswold Manor House packed with an extraordinary collection of artefacts and a lovely garden to explore. Tea room and souvenir shop.
119 locals recommend
National Trust Snowshill Manor and Garden
A cotswold Manor House packed with an extraordinary collection of artefacts and a lovely garden to explore. Tea room and souvenir shop.
An award-winning three acre garden surrounding a fine 18th century Manor House. Tea room open May to September.
25 locals recommend
Bourton House Garden
An award-winning three acre garden surrounding a fine 18th century Manor House. Tea room open May to September.
One of the country's great gardens, Hidcote is an Arts and Crafts masterpiece, designed as a series of outdoor rooms. Alongside Sissinghurst, Hidcote is considered one of the most influential 20th century gardens in Britain.
159 locals recommend
National Trust - Hidcote
One of the country's great gardens, Hidcote is an Arts and Crafts masterpiece, designed as a series of outdoor rooms. Alongside Sissinghurst, Hidcote is considered one of the most influential 20th century gardens in Britain.
Sezincote is unique. At the heart of a traditional, family-run estate covering 3,500 acres of rolling Cotswold countryside stands a 200-year-old Mogul Indian palace, set in a romantic landscape of temples, grottoes, waterfalls and canals reminiscent of the Taj Mahal.
8 locals recommend
Sezincote
Sezincote is unique. At the heart of a traditional, family-run estate covering 3,500 acres of rolling Cotswold countryside stands a 200-year-old Mogul Indian palace, set in a romantic landscape of temples, grottoes, waterfalls and canals reminiscent of the Taj Mahal.
Sightseeing
Lavender farm in the Cotswolds producing a wide range of lavender goods and toiletries Gift shop.
Stunning views of lavender fields when in bloom, around June - July.
82 locals recommend
Cotswold Lavender
Lavender farm in the Cotswolds producing a wide range of lavender goods and toiletries Gift shop.
Stunning views of lavender fields when in bloom, around June - July.
Conveniently located on the Cotswold Way, its the perfect place to start your walk, be it a short circuit or a hike. Plenty of parking and lunches and afternoon teas served.
220 locals recommend
Walk to Broadway Tower
Middle Hill Conveniently located on the Cotswold Way, its the perfect place to start your walk, be it a short circuit or a hike. Plenty of parking and lunches and afternoon teas served.
University city, good shopping, punting on the river. Plenty of eateries and pubs.
556 locals recommend
Oxford
University city, good shopping, punting on the river. Plenty of eateries and pubs.
Characterful village with little bridges over River Windrush which runs through the centre of the village.
Visit Birdland, Model village and Motoring museum.
450 locals recommend
Bourton on the Water
Characterful village with little bridges over River Windrush which runs through the centre of the village.
Visit Birdland, Model village and Motoring museum.
Broadway
A lovely Cotswold village to wander and have coffee. 10 mins away.
Arts & Culture
Shakespeare's birthplace. RSC Theatre. Boat trips. Good shopping.
533 locals recommend
Stratford-upon-Avon
Shakespeare's birthplace. RSC Theatre. Boat trips. Good shopping.
Museum, guided tours and talks, stunning views, local walks, cafe.
105 locals recommend
Chedworth Roman Villa
Museum, guided tours and talks, stunning views, local walks, cafe.
Home to the 12th Duke of Marlborough and his family and the birth place of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It sits among more than 2000 acres of extraordinary landscaped Parkland and Formal Gardens inspired by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown.
657 locals recommend
Blenheim Palace
Home to the 12th Duke of Marlborough and his family and the birth place of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It sits among more than 2000 acres of extraordinary landscaped Parkland and Formal Gardens inspired by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown.
Entertainment & Activities
Wildlife in fabulous grounds, great for children.
442 locals recommend
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
Wildlife in fabulous grounds, great for children.
Countryfile presenter Adam Henson's farm. Meet and feed the animals, farm tractor safaris, milking demonstration. Cafe and shop.
251 locals recommend
Cotswold Farm Park
Countryfile presenter Adam Henson's farm. Meet and feed the animals, farm tractor safaris, milking demonstration. Cafe and shop.
Cheltenham Festival Week (Gold Cup) 13-16 March 2018.
Plus various Race Meetings throughout the year.
284 locals recommend
Cheltenham Racecourse
Evesham RoadCheltenham Festival Week (Gold Cup) 13-16 March 2018.
Plus various Race Meetings throughout the year.
This is a great place for the family to visit. An array of animals to include a Dinosaur Park and Walk, a soft play area and cafe. 15 mins away.
28 locals recommend
All Things Wild
Station RoadThis is a great place for the family to visit. An array of animals to include a Dinosaur Park and Walk, a soft play area and cafe. 15 mins away.
Fun for everybody! Includes adventure golf courses, electro-darts, pool, bar and restaurant. 35 mins away.
8 locals recommend
Mr Mulligans Cheltenham
Henrietta StreetFun for everybody! Includes adventure golf courses, electro-darts, pool, bar and restaurant. 35 mins away.
Shopping
Cheltenham
Good shopping centre with chain stores and smaller independent shops.
Stow-on-the-Wold
Attractive old town with an array of smaller shops and cafes.
Cirencester
Old Market Town with various shops, cafes and pubs.
Bicester Village
Designer Outlet village.
City/town information
A lovely Cotswold town with characterful buildings. A good place to coffee, lunch and mooch! 10 mins away.
192 locals recommend
Chipping Campden
A lovely Cotswold town with characterful buildings. A good place to coffee, lunch and mooch! 10 mins away.