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Discover the Best Things to do in the Cotswolds for Families

Looking for a guide to the best things to do in the Cotswold for families? Then look no further as this guide details an array of family-friendly attractions that could equal the ultimate family day out in the Cotswolds!

Lose yourself in the beauty of the Cotswolds by taking the family out to join The Cotswolds Way or hike up to Broadway Tower where, on a clear day, you can expect magnificent views spanning a 60-mile radius across the Cotswold countryside.

If the kids would rather get close to wildlife then enjoy days out at the Cotswold Falconry Centre, the Cotswolds Wildlife Park and Garden or Walks with Hawks. Each is an unforgettable day out for families in the Cotswolds.

History is also woven throughout the Cotswolds offering exciting things to do in the Cotswolds for families. Explore elegant houses such as Chastleton House, Dyrham Park and Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate. Blenheim Palace can also be found here, offering a memorable family day out in the Cotswolds.

Museums such as the Corinium Museum, John Moore Museum and the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum are all also great things to do in the Cotswolds for families. Uncover a wealth of exciting history with the ones you love most.

With endless things to do in the Cotswolds for families; it’s not surprising families flock here…

  • Diddly Squat Farm

    Diddly Squat Farm Shop

    5-12 Chipping Norton Road
    Chipping Norton
    OX7 3PE

    As seen on Clarkson’s Farm, the hit Amazon Prime show, Diddly Squat Farm Shop was opened in 2020 by Jeremy Clarkson and Lisa Hogan, and sells a range of delicious treats.

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  • Dragonfly Maze

    Rissington Road
    Bourton-on-the-Water
    GL54 2BN

    01451 822251

    With the aim of discovering the golden dragonfly, this traditional maze has been a central attraction, dating back to 1997. Taking around 30 minutes to complete, visitors can enjoy a fun-filled afternoon, followed by a browse in the local shop, home to a selection of toys, puzzles and gifts.

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  • Dyrham Park

    Dyrham Park

    Dyrham
    near Bath
    South Gloucestershire
    SN14 8HY

    01179372501

    Dyrham Park is a gem of the Cotswolds, with a 110-hectare estate and 17th-cenutry, Baroque mansion offering a wealth of things to do.

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  • Everyman Theatre Cheltenham

    7, 10 Regent Street
    Cheltenham
    GL50 1HQ

    01242 572573

    A theatre in the centre of Cheltenham that hosts pantomimes, comedy, dancing, and other evenings of entertainment.

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  • Greystone Farms

    Greystones Ln
    Bourton-on-the-Water
    GL54 2BA

    01452 383333

    Greystones is a cattle farm with grazing, silage and hay cutting making up the farming process. A beautiful location filled with wildlife and hundreds of plants, perfect for a leisurely stroll or attending the special events held here.

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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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  • 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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  • Eyam Museum

    Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

    Custom House the Docks
    31 Commercial Rd
    Gloucester
    GL1 2HE

    01452 522682

    Situated within the historic Gloucester Docks, here you can learn about the history of Gloucestershire’s soldiers from the past 300 years. The museum underwent a large-scale refurbishment in 2014 after significant funding from the Heritage Lottery and makes for a fascinating day out.

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  • Sudeley Castle

    Sudeley Castle

    Sudeley Castle & Gardens Gloucestershire
    Winchcombe
    GL54 5JD

    01242 604244

    Sudeley Castle is one for the whole family, hosting numerous events throughout the year and an abundance of charm. You can admire the ancient treasures inside, or wander out to the award-winning gardens, while the children make the most of the adventure playground.

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  • The Model Village

    Bourton-on-the-Water
    GL54 2AF

    01451 820467

    A model replica of the beautiful Cotswolds village Bourton-on-the-Water, containing many of the buildings built to a ninth of the size in the traditional honey-coloured Cotswold stone.

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