The Best of the Cotswolds for Families in 5 Days


This fun-filled five-day tour is designed for families looking to experience the Cotswolds through hands-on adventures, history, nature, and delicious food. Climb Broadway Tower, paddle in the Slaughters, and spot hidden gems like Tolkien’s door in Stow-on-the-Wold. Meet animals up close at Cotswold Farm Park and Cotswold Wildlife Park, or dive into royal history at Sudeley Castle and the action-packed Warwick Castle.

Enjoy a private English baking experience in a cosy farmhouse and take on a family-style Bake Off using traditional recipes. Visit Gloucester Cathedral for a magical tower climb and explore its Harry Potter connections. Spend time on a working farm with Farmer Mervyn (aka Mr Old McDonald), helping feed animals and learning about real countryside life.

Round out the journey with a visit to an organic dairy farm to taste fresh milk and milkshakes, explore regenerative farming, and explore the vibrant food scenes of Bath, Bristol, or the South Cotswolds. A perfect blend of exploration, learning, and family fun!

Day 1 – Family Fun in the Cotswolds

  • Climb Broadway Tower for sweeping countryside views.
  • Explore Broadway village with parks, cafés, and sweet shops.
  • Paddle in the streams of the Slaughters and spot Tolkien’s door in Stow-on-the-Wold.
  • Step into history at Sudeley Castle and enjoy a pub lunch or cream tea.
  • Meet animals at Cotswold Wildlife Park and Cotswold Farm Park

Day 2 – Family Cotswold Cottage Tea

  • Family Fun Adventure around the Cotswold villages.
  • Explore attractions such as Sudeley Castle or Cotswold Wildlife Park.
  • Challenge your family to an English bake off.
  • Learn some new English Baking skills and as a family eat your baking goods in a private English farmhouse.

Day 3 – Exclusive British Farm Experience & Warwick Castle

  • Hands-on farm experience in the beautiful English countryside.
  • Meet Mervyn, a local farmer known as Mr Old McDonald, with fascinating stories to share.
  • Feed the animals and participate in farming activities.
  • Dive into the exciting world of knights, castles, and battles as your family explores Warwick Castle.
  • Let the kids’ imaginations run wild as they explore the sprawling grounds of Warwick Castle.

Day 4 – Tower Climb at Gloucester Cathedral

  • Explore Gloucester Cathedral, with stunning architecture spanning over a millennium.
  • Discover the cathedral’s connection to Harry Potter and other TV shows.
  • Take part in an exclusive climb of the Cathedral’s Tower.
  • Ascend the medieval spiral staircase and gain access to the cathedral’s ancient roof spaces.
  • Visit the ringing chamber and ‘Great Peter,’ the only medieval bell of its size still in use in England.

Day 5 – Bath Organic Dairy Farm & Milk Tasting

  • Walk among grazing herds, watch cows being milked, and see firsthand how organic, antibiotic-free dairy is produced.
  • Savor rich, creamy, non-homogenized milk straight from the source, plus a fun milkshake tasting or blind taste test!
  • Learn about regenerative agriculture and biodiversity.
  • Gain hands-on insights into calf-rearing.
  • Explore the vibrant food scenes of Bath, Bristol, or the South Cotswolds.
2 November 2024

Loved our Cotswold Tour

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Toured with Cotswold Tours & Travel for 5 days. Our driver guides were outstanding. They all knew the Cotswolds extremely well, including local history and geography. Each day we were introduced to a new portion of this outstandingly beautiful region. We thoroughly recommend this fine tour company!

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