Cotswold Tourist Information will give you information on places to visit Cotswolds, Cotswolds attractions and more. There are many activities and things to do in The Cotswolds besides being a great place to just "getaway" and relax a while.
Cotswold Tourist Guide
Cotswold Transportation
Cotswolds Bus - There are two bus routes through the Cotswolds.....Moreton in Marsh to Chipping Campden and Moreton in Marsh to Stow on the Wold.
The Tourist Information Centre has a pamphlet "Exploring the Cotwolds by Bus" if you are considering this option.
Cotswold by Car - This is the best way to explore and discover all of the beautiful, charming villages of the "Heart of England".
There is one Car Rental (Car Hire) - Robinson Gross Self Drive www.robgos.co.uk They have one day rentals to explore the Cotswolds.
Bicycle Cotswolds - The roads are narrow, but what a beautiful area to see by bike. Here are three places to rent a bicycle:
Moreton in Marsh - Toy Shop 01608/650-756
Chipping Campden - Cotswold Country Cycles 01386/438-706
Stow on the Wold - Youth Hostel 01451/830-497
Cotswold Horse - For those who love to ride horses check out Jill Carenza's Riding Centre (outside Stanton) - 01386/584-250
Cotswold Walks - Many villages are very close together so Cotswold Walking is a great activity. Consider taking a cab or bus somewhere and walking back.
Cotswold Gardens
Hidcote Manor Garden - 4 miles NE of Chipping Campden
Snowshill Manor and Gardens - in Snowshill
Snowshill Lavender - 250,000 lavender plants, cafe and shop close to Snowshill
Bourton House Gardens - in Bourton on the Hill
Sezincote Gardens - 1.5 miles from Moreton in Marsh
Places to visit Cotswolds
Cotswold Birdland - Bourton on the Water - Featuring over 500 birds in garden, water and woodland setting
Cotswold Perfumery - Burton on the Water
Cotswold Model Village - Bourton on the Water model built in 1937 to 1/9th scale
Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection - Bourton on the Water - home of "Brum" the little car from children's TV series
Cotswold Water Park - 3 miles South of Cirencester - Water skiing, windsurfing and swimming
Cotswold Farm Park - near Stow on the Wold - Rare British breeds of farm animals
Cotswold Falconry Centre - Moreton in Marsh
Malmesbury Abbey - by Aldhelm - Present building from 1180AD
Cotswold Wild Life Park
- Burford - Over 200 species on over 200 acres of Victorian Manor House
Tourist Information Centres (TIC)
Burton on the Water Cheltenham Cloucester Nailsworth Stroud Stow on the Wold Tetbury Tewkesbury Winchcombe
I hope this Cotswold Tourist Information Guide will help you plan a most Memorable Getaway!
