Famous for its tranquil scenes of lazy rivers winding round sleeping villages in honey-coloured Cotswold stone, it is hard to believe that this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty could have been anything other than peaceful. Even harder to imagine its rolling hills as the stage for some of the Civil War’s bloody battles. The Cotswolds were...Read More
What’s in a Beer? “Experienced native pub-goers obey the unspoken rules, but without being conscious of doing so. Regulars will mutter and grumble when an uninitiated tourist commits a breach of pub etiquette, but may well be unable to tell him exactly what rule he has broken.” – From the Brewers and Licensed Retailers Association’s 1996...Read More
Whether English Weather is Wet How wet will you get in an English Summer. Now I’ve lived in England all my life, and we’re used to a good bit of rain! England truly is a green and pleasant land, and we couldn’t get there without our beloved drizzle and the occasional downpour. Cycling the Cotswolds on...Read More
A vision of beauty and social harmony, the Art and Crafts movement was a body of educated artists who wanted to improve society through the medium of art. The result was an organic style that has left a lasting imprint in the Cotswolds region and the world of design. Explore this movement from Morris to Broadway...Read More
The Cotswolds is a wonderful place to explore, for weekend walks or to stretch your legs on some after work strolls. Our expert local guides have told us their top 5 riverside walks in the Cotswolds – it’s no surprise that they all start, end or pause at a riverside pub or café so you can...Read More
