‘Oh who can ever be tired of Bath?’ | On a walking tour of Bath You may well be tired upon entering Bath – late in the week with many miles under your belt and hills along the way, but you will never tire of Bath. Our Bath day trip is always a high point...Read More
The English Civil War and the Cotswolds 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...Read More
The World Championship Woolsack Races If you thought that hurling yourself down a hill trying to catch a cheese was just a little odd, how about running uphill with a giant sack of wool on your back?? The ‘World Championship Woolsack Races’, held in Tetbury each May, draws a crowd of over five thousand people waiting...Read More
How one sleepy Cotswold village became a TV sensation Our 7-day cycling tour takes us through many little villages and towns and after a day or two cycling down lazy lanes, past cosy cottages it is wonderfully easy to relax into the Cotswolds’ bubble, as well as the location of the hit TV show Downton...Read More
In Oxford, it is often said that the bikes, if not the pedestrians, rule the roads! By any measure, cars seem to come last in the pecking order: behind buses, cyclists and pedestrians, cars come a healthy fourth place. Quite right. Oxford has always been a city full of cycling culture and recent initiatives have...Read More
Hidden Gems of the Cotswolds | Going a Step Further There is so much to see in the Cotswolds. Officially designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), special care has been taken to preserve this landscapes special qualities. Cycling and walking through the Cotswold’s sleepy villages, ducking under wooden archways, along cobbled streets...Read More
Enjoy your stay in our partner Cotswold Hotels and Inns Days touring with Active England are dynamic and lively, we cycle and walk through much of the mornings and often the afternoons too. With this in mind, we have chosen country hotels throughout the Cotswolds to ensure that your stay is relaxing. Elegant, contemporary and full...Read More
Only Active England takes you to see three World Heritage Sites on one bike tour. Active England’s popular 8-day classic tour allows you to explore England’s most culturally exciting region. We also offer a range of packages including See More, Cycle Less, Over 50s, Family and bespoke tours. So whatever your needs and experience, you can enjoy a trip through Britain...Read More
When it comes to culture, architecture and history, the attractions on an Active England bike tour are hard to beat. From the grand designs of Blenheim Palace and Stratford’s Holy Trinity Church to the majestic ancient beauty of Stonehenge and Bath’s Roman spas – our tours are packed with heritage waiting to be explored. UNESCO...Read More
Active England invites you to experience our graceful gardens and explore our botanical diversity with us. The beautiful gardens of England are the perfect escape from the busy bustle of everyday life; a green and glorious heaven. And The Cotswolds are fortunate enough to have some of the most splendid landscapes the country. As you...Read More
