Bourton-on-the-Water
About 9 miles away, the picturesque village of Bourton-on-the-Water is an outstanding place of natural beauty. Pretty houses flank the river Windrush, which winds its way through the centre, and is shallow enough for your children to splash around in. Although a village, there is plenty to see and do, so you can be sure that everyone will be kept busy. Attractions include a model village (www.themodelvillage.com), the Cotswold Birdland Park (www.birdland.co.uk), The Dragonfly Maze (next to the Birdland Park) and the Cotswold Motor Museum, home to Brum!
Woodstock and Blenheim Palace
Around 16 miles away/30 minute drive lies the beautiful grounds of Blenheim Palace, where you can lose yourself in the estate’s vast and beautiful park gardens. As well discovering all the interesting things inside palace, outside there is also an adventure playground, a maze, a butterfly farm and a miniature train. Check for limited opening hours in the winter months. In Woodstock there are lots of shops to explore and there is the local Oxfordshire museum on the high street – worth a quick visit to enjoy a coffee and cake in the airy glass-fronted café.
Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1PP
01993 810530 | www.blenheimpalace.com
Cotswold Wildlife Park
Around 9 miles away/20 minute drive is the nearby town of Burford, where a fantastic parkland awaits for you and your family. There is an adventure playground, café, and of course, lions, zebras, hippos, penguins, fruit bats and monkeys (to name just a few).
Bradwell Grove, Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4JP
01993 823006 | www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk
Cotswold Farm Park
Around 16 miles away/30 minute drive is the famous farm owned by Adam Henson, TV presenter off of BBC’s Countryfile. The farm is designed to introduce little ones to farm animals and rearing. With milking and shearing demonstrations, an adventure playground and a nature walk, Cotswold Farm Park is a wonderful day out.
Bemborough Farm, Kineton, Cheltenham, GL54 5UG
01451 850307 | www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk