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Things to do in the Cotswolds with Dogs

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Discover the best Things to do in the Cotswolds with Dogs

Bringing your beloved pooch along on your next getaway to the Cotswolds? Then these things to do in the Cotswolds with dogs will be sure to keep you entertained!

Stretching over 800 miles, the Cotswolds is arguably best known for its rolling countryside. Natural walks through picturesque fields and dense woodland are in abundance; all are wonderful things to do with dogs in the Cotswolds.

Head to Westonbirt Arboretum a delightful dog-friendly forest where your four-legged friend can burn energy off the lead in the Silk Wood. Take in the beauty and serenity of the forest as the sun shines through the trees. The walk up to Broadway Tower is also one of the best things to do in the Cotswolds with dogs.

If you’d rather take in the sights of the city with your dog then the Bath Skyline Walk is perfect for you! This 6-mile circular walk pairs stunning views across the skyline with countryside views; ideal for an evening stroll!

The grounds of the beautiful National Trust site of Chastleton House are also open for exploration to you and your beloved dog. Looking for something more spectacular, then head to Blenheim Palace to enjoy turns around the lakes, and explore the 2,000 acres of parkland and east courtyard.

There are lots of things to do in the Cotswolds with dogs; the opportunities are endless…

  • Montpellier District

    Montpellier District

    Montpellier
    Cheltenham
    GL50 2DY

    A district in Cheltenham known for its high-end restaurants and boutiques, as well as its lively pubs, gorgeous Regency buildings, and quaint gardens.

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  • Neigh Bridge Country Park
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    Neigh Bridge Country Park

    24 Foss Fld
    Winstone
    Cirencester
    Gloucestershire
    England
    GL7 7JY

    Neigh Bridge Country Park is a wonderful outdoor space offering a glistening lake in the Cotswolds. Come here for a peaceful outing.

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  • Newark Park
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    Newark Park

    Newark Park
    Ozleworth
    Wotton-under-Edge
    Gloucestershire
    GL12 7PZ

    01453842644

    Want to experience a historic delight in the Cotswolds? Come and explore Newark Park, a manor house and garden with so much to offer.

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  • painswick rococo garden

    Painswick Rococo Garden

    Gloucester Rd
    Painswick
    Stroud
    GL6 6TH

    01452 813204

    When it comes to The Cotswolds, beauty is in abundance and Painswick Rococo Garden is no exception! This gorgeous garden is the perfect opportunity to explore the great outdoors.

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  • Pittville Park

    Pittville Park

    Evesham Rd
    Cheltenham
    GL52 3AB

    01242 262626

    The eastern side of the park is home to a children’s play area with a variety of popular birds to admire, whilst the west boasts areas of woodland; here you will also discover a lake and sporting facilities.

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  • Prior Park, Bath

    Prior Park

    Ralph Allen Drive
    Bath
    Somerset
    BA2 5AH

    01225833977

    Prior Park showcases beautiful, 18th-century landscaping in the heart of Bath. Come here to while the day away in stunning surroundings.

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  • River Coln, Cotswolds

    River Coln

    The River Coln flows through the ‘picture-postcard’ English countryside and Cotswolds villages. It joins the River Thames close to Lechlade. Considered the best trout river in the Cotswolds, there is a great variety of fishing amongst the tranquil setting.

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  • Stroudwater Canal

    Stroudwater Navigation

    01453 752568

    A canal that originally linked Stroud with the Severn Estuary, Stroudwater Navigation has recently been partially restored, offering a number of picturesque walking trails along its lengths.

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  • brewery quarter cheltenham

    The Brewery Quarter

    Henrietta Street
    Cheltenham
    GL50 4FA

    01242 574378

    As a “one-stop store where you may shop, dine, stay, and play,” The Brewery Quarter is a hotspot in Cheltenham.

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  • The Rollright Stones
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    The Rollright Stones

    Rollright Road
    Little Rollright
    Chipping Norton
    OX7 5QB

    Are you a history buff visiting the Cotswolds? Come and uncover The Rollright Stones, an ancient site resting on the Warwickshire and Oxfordshire border.

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