Bizarre British Traditions! The Tetbury Woolsack Races
British Quirks and Traditions Britain is know for its bizarre traditions and its odd village events with roots in village gatherings centuries ago. The Cotswolds is no exception, in fact we think it excels in the odd, the strange and the charming! We thought we’d give […]
How to Plan an Active Vacation
Vacations made easy with Active England Tours Holiday planning can be a logistical nightmare, especially planning an active vacation with an element of sport. From sourcing the right equipment and finding quality hotels, to choosing good cycling or walking routes, our bespoke Active England Tours make […]
36 Hours in the Cotswolds
The New York Times came to the Cotswolds this week, on a 36 hour trip that included some – but by no means all! – of the highlights of our Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Their trip was somewhat more of a whistle-stop tour than our […]
New Walking Holidays in England
Celebrating National Walking Month This May This month our whole nation has been getting outdoors and walking. If you are looking to be inspired, then the rolling Cotswold hills are the perfect walking destination. Our rich limestone escarpment is a patchwork quilt of lush green fields, […]
Top 5 Reasons to Holiday in The Cotswolds, England
We know there are hundreds of reasons to have your vacation in The Cotswolds, whether as a single traveler, a couple, a group or a family. With the help of our Active England guests we have picked out 5 fantastic reasons why the Cotswolds should be […]
Top 5 Cotswold Destinations
If you are looking for great views, stunning architecture, beautiful gardens, historic landscapes and buildings, and some walking and cycling routes linking them together, look no further. Active England has put together a list of our top 5 Cotswolds destinations with views, all of which are […]
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: Our guide to marriages across the Pond
English Quirks and Traditions. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding is fast approaching on the 19th of May this year and we at Active England – being experts on all things English: from cream teas and cucumber sandwiches to Jane Austen and Shakespeare – thought we […]
Running the Coast of Britain- Our Operations Manager takes on a challenge of a lifetime.
4500 Miles of British Coastline What do our guides do when they’re not leading tours? Well, Active England’s very own Operations Manager and Tour Leader, Frances Mills, has taken on the challenge of running 4500 miles around the coast of Britain, self-supported and over the next […]
Sir Winston Churchill
Sir Winston Churchill: In the Public Eye, at his Private Home, during his Darkest Hour One of the most popular features of our tours, for both walkers and cyclists, has been an exploration into the life and times of Sir Winston Churchill, our famous Prime Minister (1940-45, […]
The Chequers in Churchill Scoops Best Pub Award
At Active England Tours, we take our mid-afternoon pub stops very seriously and 2017 has been no exception. Our guests, typically from North America are introduced to the inner working of the hubs of our communities – the village pub. We delight in helping guests discover […]
