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. The Cotswolds website exists to guide you our beautiful area.
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
26/05/2013 - Bibury Village Open Gardens Day, Bibury
At least 8 beautiful gardens will be open for you to browse. Superb teas and homemade cakes are served all afternoon in the Village Hall. A plant stal... [more]29/06/2013 - Cotswold Open Studios: Hidden Treasures, 29-30 June 2013, Cirencester
There will be a real buzz around Cirencester over the weekend of 29-30 June. Professional artists and makers have been selected - many have internatio... [more]06/07/2013 - Cotswold Show, Cirencester
This year’s Cotswold Show on 6 and 7 July at Cirencester Park marks the 25th anniversary of this fabulous family day out. To celebrate, the show s... [more]Please check with the venue or event organiser for latest event details.
Cotswold Messageboard - Discuss Cotswolds Issues
Latest messageboard postings :
Share investing clubs
I'm just outside Chipping Campden Admin, so looking for a share club up in the north of the Cotswolds really. As for 2013 share tips, well I'm still trawling through the so called "expert" tips at...Topic created : 30/12/2012
Share investing clubs
I seem to remember reading about an investing club in South Cerney, but without knowing where you live I don't know if that is the right area of the Cotswolds. If you let me know where in the Cotsw...Topic created : 30/12/2012
Recent messageboard topics :
Share investing clubs
Does anyone know of any share investing clubs in the Cotswolds? Looking for a few like minded people to invest with. Thanks....Topic created : 30/12/2012
2012 Bibury Duck Race
The Annual Bibury Duck race is due to take place on Boxing Day on the River Coln in Bibury. Come and join the fun which usually starts around 11am. A...Topic created : 20/12/2012
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
Are you looking for a short break in the Cotswolds? Then CotswoldsWebsite.com is for you.
We have details of a range of Cotswold accommodation including Cotswold hotels, Cotswold bed and breakfast accommodaion, Cotswold guest houses and Cotswold self catering holiday accommodation.
Are you trying to decide where to make your base for your visit to the Cotswold area? Do you choose the Roman town of Cirencester, the charming village of Bibury or do you choose one of the many other charming Cotswolds towns and villages? The CotswoldsWebsite.com is for you.
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.