Cotswolds

Explore the Cotswolds

The Cotswolds is a sublime area of the UK comprised of charming villages and countryside that are known for their characteristic green rolling hills and small golden-yellow stone houses. Sitting west of London, it is an ideal choice if you want to mix the vibrancy of London and the EPL with a relaxed country escape.

The area is scattered with stone-built hamlets, flowing rivers and grand British stately homes, including Blenheim Palace, as well as historic castles and ancient ruins dating back to Roman times. However, the region is surely best known for its stunning natural scenery – the Cotswolds are England’s largest designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the second-largest protected landscape on the British Isles.

While the area is renowned for its small villages and quaint hamlets, there are settlements that date back to the Bronze Age, as well as Roman villas and Celtic roads to enjoy if you have an interest in history. There are also swathes of castles and manors to explore, as well as landscaped gardens, royal estates and ancient abbeys, making the Cotswolds a diverse location with something for everyone.

Stadiums and Teams

Cheltenham Town

Cheltenham Town Football Club, affectionately known as the Robins, provides a charming and intimate football experience in the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds. Playing at Whaddon Road, the club offers a fantastic, family-friendly atmosphere that perfectly complements the historic and picturesque surroundings of the town.

Whaddon Road

Cheltenham Town provides a traditional football experience for visitors exploring the Cotswolds and surrounding Gloucestershire. Its stadium offers a local perspective on English football and can be incorporated into an itinerary that combines sporting interests with countryside, villages and historic estates.

Oxford United

Oxford United provides a fantastic opportunity to experience the authentic, grassroots passion of English football within the setting of one of the world's most famous historic cities. Playing at the modern Kassam Stadium, the club is deeply embedded in the local community and boasts a dedicated, vocal fanbase that ensures a lively matchday atmosphere.

Kassam Stadium

Oxford United provides another football option for travellers combining the Cotswolds with Oxford. The club offers an opportunity to experience English football outside the Premier League while exploring one of southern England’s most historic regions.

Unique experiences

Bibury Village

Visit Bibury, one of the Cotswolds’ most recognisable villages. Walk along its historic streets, see traditional stone cottages and experience the quiet character of the surrounding countryside.

Castle Combe

Explore Castle Combe, a picturesque Cotswold village known for its traditional stone buildings and historic character. Its quiet streets and surrounding countryside make it a natural addition to a private Cotswolds itinerary.

Country House Afternoon Tea

Experience traditional afternoon tea at a country house or historic hotel. Enjoy sandwiches, pastries, cakes and tea in an elegant setting while taking in the atmosphere and architecture of the English countryside.