Explore the Cotswolds
Broadway, the Cotswolds and beyond
Whether you’re heading hillside with the whole clan, family or escaping the hustle and bustle with your better half, the Cotswolds are filled with hidden gems just waiting for you to discover.
Broadway
Call it the show village of England or the jewel of the Cotswolds, Broadway leaves a lasting impression on everyone that visits. The picturesque village and high street offers boutique stores, antiques shops, galleries and museums along with a collection of cafés, where you can sit back, take in the views or just people watch. Find out more >>
Broadway Tower
Designed by Capability Brown, this iconic Cotswold landmark offers breathtaking views across 16 counties. A short walk from Farncombe, Broadway Tower is set within 200-acres of parkland, with a café and gift shop. There's also a nuclear bunker to explore – a relic from the Cold War. Find out more >>
Heritage Railway
Explore the Cotswold countryside by rail, riding the steam and heritage diesel trains of the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway. Alight at Broadway and travel through Toddington, Winchcombe and on to Cheltenham Race Course, with beautifully preserved stations en-route. Find out more >>
Stratford upon Avon
Stratford is just 25 minutes’ drive from the estate, so as well as overdosing on Shakespeare, you can easily while away an afternoon on the water with a boat trip down the Avon. Pack a picnic to enjoy at the riverside and float your way through the historic town and into the beautiful, countryside that surrounds it. Find out more >>
Blenheim Palace
Around 40 minutes’ drive from Farncombe, Blenheim Palace offers a great day out, whether you’re interested in architecture, art or history. The 2,000 acre-estate includes formal gardens and picturesque lake walks, a butterfly house and the famous Malborough Hedge Maze. Dining ranges from coffee and cake to fine dining. Find out more >>
Bourton on the Water
Also known as the Venice of the Cotswolds, this quintessential English village is perfect for a family picnic, with attractions for all the family, including Birdland, a 100-year-old model village, car museum and many boutique gift shops. Find out more >>
Chipping Campden
Close to Farncombe, the beauty of this ancient wool town, with its honey-coloured Cotswold stone cottages, will take your breath away. Famed as the Centre of the Arts and Craft movement, you’ll find many independent shops, featuring local produce and antiques. Find out more >>
Honeybourne Pottery
Honeybourne Pottery is a family business run by potter’s Alan and Annabel Cusack. So, if you fancy having a play with clay why not stop by and try one of their taster workshops. From bespoke experiences to birthday parties, they can cater a creative session around you. Find out more >>
Daylesford Farm Shop
The nerve centre of the upmarket organic-food empire, this farm shop and cookery school stocks an array of fine fresh edibles, with clothes, kitchenware, gifts, garden and spa products on the side. Find out more >>
Cotswold Motoring Museum
The Cotswold Motoring Museum in Bourton-on-the-Water is a great day out for petrolheads of every age, with a huge collection of vintage and classic cars and motorbikes that span the 20th century. It’s also the retirement home of 1990s kids’ TV star Brum. Find out more >>
Tour the Cotswolds
There’s more to see in the Cotswolds than you could possibly fit into a single trip, but the team at Cotswold Tours help you make the most of your visit, with tailor-made tours to match your interests and the time available. Find out more >>
All Things Wild
Located in Honeybourne, close to Broadway, All Things Wild is home to animals both familiar and exotic, as well as offering soft play, mini golf, bug-hunting expeditions, go-karts and playgrounds galore. Residents include meerkats, marmosets, capybaras and armadillos, as well as a few dinosaurs! Find out more >>
Cotswold Farm Park
Eight miles from Farncombe, Countryfile’s Adam Henson runs a rare-breed agriculture centre. A great family attraction for all ages, visitors can feed the livestock, take tractor tours of the grounds, explore nature trails and take part in everyday activities on a working farm. Find out more >>
Cotswolds Distillery
Gin is definitely the drink of the moment and we’re rather partial to the botanical blends of our local Cotswolds Distillery, in Stourton. They run regular, pre-booked tours that introduce you to their distilling methods, topped off with a tasting session. Find out more >>
Burford Garden Company
More than just a garden centre, Burford Garden Company is loved by both locals and visitors to the area. Covering 15-acres, the centre includes an astonishing selection of lovingly grown plants, home and fashion shopping, an art gallery and award-winning café. Find out more >>
