Discover The Cotswolds, South West England, UK

The Cotswolds has been attracting visitors from around the world for years, who come to see the quintessentially English market towns, picture perfect villages and the gently rolling hills, spread over 800 miles of unspoilt countryside. The area encompass six counties, including Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Somerset. Aside from the energetic stuff like walking or mountain biking along the many trails in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there are lots of excellent family attractions to see. In Oxfordshire, visit the Pitt Rivers Museum,Blenheim Palace, the Cotswold Wildlife Park, Woodstock and the Crocodiles of the World Sanctuary. In Gloucestershire; Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park, The Corinium Museum (housing a huge collection of Roman artefacts), the Gloucester/Warwickshire Steam railway and The Bird and Deer Park. These are just a few ideas, but you can tailor your Cotswolds stay to fit your family; camping, a cottage stay, or even a week-long river cruise through Gloucestershire if you fancy it!