Fairford Market Place & St Mary’s Church
THE INSIDERFairford Market Place & St Mary’s ChurchFairford makes a good southern Cotswold stop because the centre is compact and the story is easy to follow. The market place opens into a handsome cluster of limestone buildings, while St Mary’s Church contains one of England’s most complete sets of medieval stained glass. Even a short […]
Kelmscott Manor
THE INSIDERKelmscott ManorKelmscott Manor is the place to see William Morris’s ideas in their original setting. The honey-coloured house, garden and nearby Thames meadow are modest in scale but rich in detail: hand-blocked patterns, old furniture, fireplaces and views that explain why Morris returned here throughout his life. This is a focused visit rather than […]
Chastleton House
THE INSIDERChastleton HouseChastleton House is one of the Cotswolds’ most atmospheric historic houses. The Jacobean building survived with unusually little alteration, so its rooms, staircases and service spaces still read as a lived-in house rather than a polished museum set. Outside, the walled garden, orchard and old churchyard make the visit feel unhurried and rooted […]
Chedworth Roman Villa
A grand Roman villa in a wooded Cotswold valley, with mosaics, bath houses, a museum, café and woodland walks.
The Old Prison, Northleach
A former eighteenth-century House of Correction on the Fosse Way, now a café and small heritage attraction in Northleach.
Hailes Abbey
The atmospheric ruins of a thirteenth-century Cistercian abbey near Winchcombe, with a small museum and links to the Cotswold Way.
Sezincote House & Garden
An extraordinary Indian-inspired country house and ravine garden near Moreton-in-Marsh, with seasonal guided tours and an Orangery tearoom.
Tetbury Police Museum & Courtroom
THE INSIDERTetbury Police Museum & CourtroomTetbury Police Museum and Courtroom recreates local policing in a Victorian lock-up, with original cells, uniforms and courtroom details. What to expect The small collection is hands-on and atmospheric, making it a good wet-weather stop for families. Allow 45 minutes, then continue to the Goods Shed or Market House for […]
Museum in the Park, Stroud
THE INSIDERMuseum in the Park, StroudMuseum in the Park occupies a Georgian mansion in Stratford Park, telling Stroud's story through industry, art and everyday life. What to expect Give yourself an hour for the galleries, then use the park, lake and arboretum as an outdoor second act. Family trails and changing exhibitions make repeat visits […]
Tetbury Goods Shed Arts Centre
THE INSIDERTetbury Goods Shed Arts CentreThe Goods Shed is Tetbury's community arts centre, housed in a restored railway building with exhibitions, workshops and performances. What to expect Check the programme before visiting: a small gallery show or craft class can turn a quick town stop into an hour of discovery. It sits within easy reach […]