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Cotswolds - Things to Do


Flights: Cheap airfare to Cotswolds (arriving in Bristol, United Kingdom - Bristol Intl)

Things to Do: Historic sites

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Berkeley Castle, Berkeley
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Berkeley

This grim castle has been the home of the Berkeley family for more than 850 years, which was the last place of residence of King Edward II, who was imprisoned in the castle and murdered within its walls.

Attraction type: Castle
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Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Winchcombe

Sudeley Castle and Gardens are absolutely beautiful and have an unbelievable history. Katherine Parr is buried here in the church and there are loads of lovely gardens to walk round.   There are lots...

Attraction type: Castle; Historic site
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Ancient Ram Inn, Wotton-under-Edge
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Wotton-under-Edge
Attraction type: Historic site; Mysterious site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 3 attractions in Tetbury
Attraction type: Historic home
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 3 attractions in Bibury
Attraction type: Historic site; Religious site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 3 attractions in Bibury
Attraction type: Historic site; History museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 6 attractions in Cheltenham

The birthplace of Gustav Holst, composer of The Planets Suite.

Attraction type: Historic home
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Silk Mill, Chipping Campden
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 8 attractions in Chipping Campden
Attraction type: Historic site
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Chastleton House, Moreton-in-Marsh
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 4 attractions in Moreton-in-Marsh

Completed in 1612, this is one of the finest and most complete Jacobean houses in England, with scenic gardens and a topiary that are truly Jacobean and Elizabethan in style.

Attraction type: Historic home
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Belas Knap, Cotswolds

Even though it is a bit of hike to get to, this ancient burial mound is worth the effort, especially towards dusk when the site becomes magical in appearance.

Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Visitors to the Roman villa at Bignor will tour the ancient site (circa AD190) that evolved over several centuries, and which houses some of the best preserved mosaics in England.

Attraction type: Ancient ruins
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Eynsham Park, Cotswolds

Built in the early 20th century, this large and impressive country estate is a horseback rider’s paradise.

Attraction type: Historic home
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An appointment is required to tour this 16th-century manor house where the Father of the English Bible, William Tyndale, served as tutor.

Attraction type: Historic home
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Horton Court, Cotswolds

This historic manor dates from Norman and Tudor times, and was owned by Dr. William Knight, who helped Henry VIII divorce Katherine of Aragon.

Attraction type: Historic home
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Grevel House, Chipping Campden

Built in the 14th century, this historic house of William Grevel is the first great wool mansion.

Attraction type: Historic home
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Old Campden House, Chipping Campden

Visitors can see sections of this 16th-century ornate mansion built for Sir Baptist Hicks.

Attraction type: Historic home
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Rodmarton Manor, Cirencester
Attraction type: Garden; Historic home
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