The Cotswolds
The Cotswolds is a picturesque area of southern England, popular with both the British and visitors from all over the world. The beauty of the Cotswolds was recognised officially in 1966 when it was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). In 1990 the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty was extended south towards Bath making it the largest area of outstanding natural beauty in Engalnd and Wales.
Cotswolds Information
The Cotswolds area is well known for its rolling hills, honey coloured Cotswold
stone and delightful Cotswold
villages and towns such as Cirencester, Burford, Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water.
The limestone hills of the Cotswolds are unbelievably photogenic
and strewn with countless picture-book towns and villages
built by wealthy cloth (especially wool) merchants. Many of
the Cotswolds' fine manors and churches were built between
the 14th and 16th centuries, when the greatest fortures were
made from the wool industry. Numerous churches are decorated
with beautiful Norman carving and the local limestone was
ideal as it is soft and easy to carve when first quarried,
but hardening after long exposure to sunlight.
A holiday in the beautiful Cotswolds is about as English an experience as you can get.
Cotswold Events - Things To Do In The Cotswolds
28/01/2012 - Make Your Own Perfume, Cotswolds
A fantastic 1 day workshop with Perfumer Alec Lawless. Make your own signature scent using natural aromatics. Have a look at our website for more... [more]29/01/2012 - Vintage-style Knitting and Crochet Workshops, Cotswolds
Vintage knitting and crochet workshops with afternoon tea. £35 Workshop Includes: Demo’s and a kit to take-away from knitting queen, Janice Botteri... [more]07/03/2012 - Artisan Perfumery, Cotswolds
Spend 5 days learning how to create beautiful perfumes using natural aromatics. Expert perfumer Alec Lawless teaches you how to create perfumes for y... [more]24/03/2012 - Make Your Own Perfume, Cotswolds
A fantastic 1 day workshop with Perfumer Alec Lawless. Make your own signature scent using natural aromatics. Have a look at our website for more... [more]31/03/2012 - Green Woodwork - Introduction, Cotswolds
Two day introduction to Green Woodwork at Prinknash Abbey. Booking and info at www.CotswoldWoodlandCrafts.co.uk... [more]Please check with the venue or event organiser for latest event details.
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Places to Visit
Gloucester is good for cultural things to do such as the docks and cathedral, but go to cheltenham if you want shopping. Winchcombe, Cotswolds, countryside: http://winchcombe.weebly.com/...Topic created : 11/12/2011
£1m facelift for Cotswold toilets
It's really good to see the local councils realising what an asset our area is for the local economy, and investment in public facilities is exactly the right way to improve the experience of visitors...Topic created : 12/11/2011
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I'm pleased to be a associate to this excellent online community....Topic created : 26/01/2012
Winchcombe (very near Cheltenham) info
I've made a website with information on and images of Winchcombe, about 15 mins from Cheltenham. Winchcombe is a very nice little town with lovely sur...Topic created : 07/11/2011
Cotswold Towns and Villages
Areas such as Cirencester were important Roman centres. Indeed, Cirencester was a town of great importance in Roman times, second only to London.
As well as famous villages such as Bibury, and towns such as Cirencester, Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Tetbury, the Cotswolds is also home to larger centres of population such as the cities of Bath and the town of Cheltenham.
If you are looking for hotels in the Cotswolds or other Cotswolds accommodation such as a Cotswolds self catering cottage, whether for a weekend break in the Cotswolds, a short break or a longer stay using your accommodation in the Cotswolds as a base for walking in the Cotswolds or to explore the area, CotswoldsWebsite.com is for you.
Cotswold Accommodation
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Cotswold Attractions
Are you looking for Cotswolds attractions? CotswoldsWebsite.com is for you. We have details of many of the top Cotswolds attractions including the Cotswold Water Park, the world famous Westonbirt Arboretum, The Cotswold Wildlife Park near Burford, Blenheim Palace, Bibury Trout Farm, the Sherborne Estate, Kelmscott Manor and the Model Village in beautiful Bourton on the Water.