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Things to do in Cotswolds

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Explore the Cotswolds with an expert local guide

Join me, Nathan, a Cotswolds native, as I guide you through historic villages and rolling hills whilst sharing fascinating facts and stories about the UK's largest 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviews

Introduction to the Potters Wheel, North Cotswolds

Learn the fundamentals of pot throwing in our relaxed countryside studio setting. Full demonstration of techniques, structured step-by-step tuition & full support throughout the workshop.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 93 reviews

Craft wildflower and copper foiling art

Design a unique piece with hand-pressed flowers and create a copper foil frame.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 304 reviews

Escape to Oxford and explore its rich history

Explore 1000 years of the city's history with Escape to Oxford's award winning five-star walking tours.

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 389 reviews

Explore Oxford University with Oxford Alumni

Step into centuries of history with a real Oxford student as your guide.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 78 reviews

Ride a Penny Farthing in Bath

Cycle a Victorian Penny Farthing through Bath’s iconic streets and historic landmarks.

5 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviews

Sheepdog Experience

An immersive sheepdog experience in West Oxfordshire. Learn how sheepdogs are trained and discover the bond between dog and handler. Enjoy time for questions, photos, working the dogs yourself.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 345 reviews

Ride Bath's historic and scenic routes

Experience historic Bath & the surrounding Cotswolds countryside. Tour includes; Kennet & Avon Canal, 'Dundas Aqueduct' plus the 1 mile Victorian railway tunnel, the longest cycling tunnel in Europe.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviews

Sheep Herding

A fun, unique team building activity guiding sheep around various obstacles to score points. No sheep dogs involved!

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 218 reviews

Sup River Safari River - Avon, Worcestershire

A 2.5-hour paddleboard journey along the quietest reaches of the River Avon. Guided, beginner-friendly, max 6 guests. Kingfishers, otters, and no rushing. Just the river.

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Prime Clarkson’s Farm, Diddly Squat Tour & More

Walk Chadlington footpaths, visit filming spots, Diddly Squat Farm Shop and Hawkstone Brewery with a driver-guide who has run this outing for many years.

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Explore Painswick, The Queen of the Cotswolds

Discover one of England’s most beautiful villages. We'll wander through quiet Cotswolds lanes, hear legends and stories, and learn the secret histories and hidden gems that only the locals know about.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Jane Austen’s Bath And History Trail

Learn about Bath’s history and the connection to English novelist Jane Austen as you explore the UNESCO World heritage site. See an old residence of Jane Austen and learn how Bath shaped her writing

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The Regency Romance Tour

Step into the world of Regency Bath and discover what life would have been like for the women who visited. Explore sites like Jane Austen’s house and some of the filming locations for Bridgerton.

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Trek the Malvern Hills with a local leader

Follow a lowland walking guide from Colwall Station over Jubilee Hill and through Wyche Cutting to Worcestershire Beacon for wide views and a hilltop picnic.

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The Beatles in Bath 1963 Event And Piano Tribute

(Minimum Group of 3) Follow a Beatles historian from the Pavilion hall where they played with Roy Orbison to a piano bar performance next to the Roman Bath, and hear how each song was created.

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Dreaming spires tour with local storyteller

From Saxon origins, pass by medieval colleges, sites of civil conflict, Baroque architectural marvels and along Englands greatest river. Trace the story of Oxford with a local historian.

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Forge wedding bands with a jeweller

Create your own wedding bands in a Cotswolds jewellery workshop. Learn traditional metalsmithing techniques and craft lasting symbols of commitment with expert guidance.

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Unlock the secrets of Oxford

Walk the old town with an expert guide and hear how the fortress, university and prison shaped the city’s early streets.

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Dive into kombucha with experienced fermenters

Learn to brew kombucha with experienced fermented food producers and nutritionists. Taste a line up of kombucha and other ferments and hear how The Crafty Pickle Co. began.