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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…

  • Adam Henson's Cotswolds Farm Park

    Adam Henson’s Cotswolds Farm Park

    Guiting Power
    GL54 5FL

    01451 850307

    A fun-filled day for the whole family, this farm park gives children the option to get close to different breeds of farm animal, as well as providing play areas and a good quality restaurant.

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  • Barn Theatre, Feature

    Barn Theatre – Cirencester

    3 Beeches Rd
    Cirencester
    GL7 1BN

    01285 648255

    If you want to enjoy fantastic entertainment in Cirencester, be sure to come to the Barn Theatre. Live shows of all kinds await.

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  • Birdland Park and Gardens

    Birdland Park and Gardens

    Birdland Park and Gardens
    Rissington Road
    Bourton-on-the-Water
    Gloucestershire
    GL54 2BN

    01451 820480

    The wildlife park, set amid magnificent forests, houses over 500 species ranging from swans and hornbills to herons and storks. It even has the sole group of King Penguins in England.

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  • Blenheim Palace
    Image Credits: Dreilly95 - CC BY-SA 4.0

    Blenheim Palace

    Woodstock
    Oxfordshire
    England
    OX20 1PP

    01993 810530

    Now the principle residence of the Dukes of Marlborough, this grand country estate is a World Heritage Site famous for being the birthplace of wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

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  • Broadway tower

    Broadway Tower

    Middle Hill
    Broadway
    WR12 7LB

    01386 852390

    This unique folly tower was designed by Capability Brown for the purpose of admiring the stunning surrounding views. At 312m above sea level, it is one of the most incredible viewpoints in the country, offering views of up to a 62-mile radius.  

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  • Coaley Peak

    Coaley Peak

    21 Rock Road
    Dursley
    GL10 3TP

    01452 814213

    A popular picnic site just outside the town of Stroud, Coaley Park offers views over the Severn Valley and towards the Forest of Dean.

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  • Cotswold Falconry Centre

    Cotswold Falconry Centre

    Batsford
    Moreton-in-Marsh
    GL56 9AB

    01386 701043

    Home to 150 birds of prey, the Cotswold Falconry Centre is an educational centre that teaches visitors about the art of falconry and different types of birds of prey.

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  • Mountain biking in Cotswolds

    Cotswold Mountain Biking

    Cotswold Mountain Biking
    Withywind
    The Ham
    Coaley
    Dursley
    GL11 5AS

    07717122119

    Join an expert and experienced mountain biker on guided tours of the breath-taking Cotswolds! Offering individual or group rides for riders over 14 years of age and a personalised experience for all abilities this is a great way to explore an area of outstanding natural beauty.

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  • Cotswolds Water Park

    Cotswold Water Park

    Rigsby's Ln
    Cirencester
    GL7 6FJ

    01793 752413

    More than 180 lakes are located in the spectacular Cotswold Water Park, a 42-square-mile area where you can take part in water activities, visit nature reserves and relax in the many cafes or bars with stunning lakeside views.  

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  • Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens, deer

    Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens

    Bradwell Grove
    Burford
    West Oxfordshire
    OX18 4JP

    01993 823006

    Need a bustling, family-friendly attraction to add to your Cotswolds itinerary? Choose the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens, where over 260 species of animals, play areas, events and more await.

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