There’s something about the Cotswolds – the rolling hills, the honey-hued cottages, the overwhelming urge to quit your job and buy a pair of wellies. But beyond its postcard-perfect villages, the Cotswolds has another irresistible draw: some of the finest, fuzziest, and most downright delightful places to meet animals, including the best Cotswold petting farms […]
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Animal experiences in the Forest of Dean
As well as the local wildlife, petting zoos, llama walks and swooping hawks are waiting for you in the Forest of Dean. From farm visits to more up close and personal experiences you’re sure to meet your new favourite animal on your next visit to the Forest of Dean. Wye Valley Alpacas Not your usual […]
A Tudor Easter at Sudeley Castle
Divorced, beheaded, died. Divorced, beheaded, survived. The queens of Henry VIII come to life at Sudeley Castle this Easter. Hidden amongst the gardens and down secret pathways, you will find each queen. From Catherine of Aragon to Catherine Parr, each shares a fact about Easter in Tudor England. Did you know that Henry VIII once […]
An insider’s guide to Malmesbury
Malmesbury is one of those hidden Cotswold gems, often overlooked for its more well-known neighbours. It might have been missed off your ‘must visit’ list. It has such an exciting history with so many stories to tell. There is so much to see and do that you’ll have to find time on your schedule to […]
Ten one-of-a-kind countryside festivals you might not have heard of
1 Tewkesbury Medieval Festival Walk through the tents of a medieval encampment passing knights and maidens as they prepare for battle at this unique countryside festival. It is the largest free medieval gathering in Europe centred around the re-enactment of the Battle of Tewkesbury. Armour clashes and broadswords sweep through the air as arrows fly […]
An introduction to the Forest of Dean
If you’re looking for somewhere to get away from it all, where nature surrounds you and the views are outstanding, where history can be discovered and footsteps into a fantasy land can be followed, then you’ve found it in the Forest of Dean. These ancient royal hunting grounds cover more than 8000 hectares giving you […]
The best houses to spend the Easter holidays in
As the days are getting longer and snippets of sunshine are breaking through, we can see that Spring is on its way! As the Easter holiday beckons colour starts to creep back into the world with snowdrops, bluebells and daffodils, the bleating of newly born lambs fills the air and baskets are filled with chocolatey […]
Family friendly things to do in Wiltshire this February half term
Make February half term a dazzle of excitement and adventures with our favourite family friendly things to do in Wiltshire. After getting through the slog of January we could all use a little pick me up so gather the family together and have some fun! Longleat Winter Wonders Week Make your children’s dreams come true […]
Jane Austen’s 250th Anniversary in Bath
Jane Austen had a ravenous appetite for life, including writing about its intricacies, taking all who read her novels on a delightfully cheerful but simultaneously scathing romp through English society. Austen’s fiction is still played out in the timeless splendour of the cities she frequented, the country homes she lived in and the many events […]