Visiting The Cotswolds With The Family

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We absolutely love visiting all different parts of the UK and we try to pick out family friendly destinations as much as we can. Although we love our active days and theme park trips as a family we actually love exploring, walks in the parks and visiting historic sites. The Cotswolds ticks all the boxes for us and these are just a few of our favourite places to visit with the family. 

Fairytale Farm, Southcombe, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5QH

Adventure play and animals are always a great combination when looking for a day out with the kids. With a sprinkle of fairytale magic on top you have Fairytale Farm. 

The farm is home to an exciting adventure playground with lots of choice for children of all abilities. Take a stroll through The Enchanted Walk with lots to see and finish off with a visit to the farm where you can meet all the animals. 

If you are looking to rest and refuel then you can head to Beanstalk Cafe, serving freshly ground coffee, locally baked cakes and homemade meals.

Pre booking is essential for visiting Fairytale Farm. 

Entry fee

£6.75 (adults)

£6.50 ( children and senior citizens)

Open every day 10-5pm from 16/2/22 to 24/12/22

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1UL

Blenheim Palace offers its visitors over 300 years of history and 2000 acres of beautiful landscapes to discover.

Blenheim Palace was once home to the Dukes of Marlborough and Sir Winston Churchill. Take a guided tour as you enjoy hearing the history of the palace and all about those who lived at the palace. You will find exhibits that tell the story of their lives, and the lives of those who have run the Palace and Estate for three centuries, through diaries, artefacts, photographs and film.

Opening times vary depending on what you would like to visit so it's best checking the opening times online for the palace, gardens, park, shop, restaurant, cafe, walled garden and miniature train.

Entry for the palace, park and gardens is chargeable and they offer an annual pass which allows you to pay for 1 day entry and get 12 months free. 

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens, Bradwell Grove, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4JP

The Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens has over 260 different species of animals covering over 120 acres of parkland allowing you to get up close and personal with the wildlife. 

You can visit a wide range of animals including lions, camels, zebras and rhinos. There is a children's farmyard with goat petting zoo and the kids will love the adventure playground. The natural playground which is located in the woods has treehouses, rope swings and slides to enjoy. 

If reptiles are your thing then you will be pleased to know that the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens has one of the largest reptile houses in the UK. 

Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens is open all year round except for Christmas day with reduced hours in the Winter months. 

Entry fee when booked online

£16.00 Adult

£11.00 Child (3-16)

£11.00 Senior (65+)

Cotswold Discovery Trail, 60 Bisley Old Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 1LZ

We love completing trails and the Cotswold Discovery Trail is the perfect way to explore the Cotswolds taking in famous Cotswold locations and 4 historic counties, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire and Wiltshire. 

Each trail is completed by car and foot. Whilst on foot you are able to explore the locations. The circular route allows you to start and finish at a location suited yo you and there are two trails available. One trail is in the North of the Cotswolds and one in the south.  Total drive time is approx 2-3 hours. 

The Cotswold Discovery Trail map is £36 for 1 or £46 for 2. 

It needs to be purchased online at Cotswold Discovery Trail.

These are just a few of our favourite things to do whilst visiting the Cotswolds. It really is a lovely place to visit and would definitely recommend a short stay so you can explore everything it has to offer. 

If you are looking for family friendly accommodation then you can view the range of Classic cottage’s holiday cottages in the Cotswolds. With 3 properties to choose from including Stonewell Cottage, Little Maunditts Cottage and Park Farm Cottage.

Cottages are a perfect place to stay when travelling with the family and can even include dog friendly holiday cottages in the Cotswolds too.

Have you visited the Cotswolds? What is your favourite thing to do?

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Michelle