Nicola’s Cotswolds Guidebook
Sightseeing
Alongside Gloucestershire's glorious Sudeley Castle
https://thetudortravelguide.com/2018/11/24/sudeley-castle-and-the-remarkable-life-and-death-of-katherine-parr/, can heartily recommend Woodstock, which is 45 mins drive away. Main attraction is the stunning Blenheim Palace - for antique treasures, Easter Egg Hunts, the December illuminated trail, the Christmas market/events and more.
Also the Salon Privé Classic & Supercar event in September 2020.
https://www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/
657 locals recommend
Blenheim Palace
Alongside Gloucestershire's glorious Sudeley Castle
https://thetudortravelguide.com/2018/11/24/sudeley-castle-and-the-remarkable-life-and-death-of-katherine-parr/, can heartily recommend Woodstock, which is 45 mins drive away. Main attraction is the stunning Blenheim Palace - for antique treasures, Easter Egg Hunts, the December illuminated trail, the Christmas market/events and more.
Also the Salon Privé Classic & Supercar event in September 2020.
https://www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/
An incredible traditional family circus on a warm evening, which is a delight from start to finish. Giffords Circus tours Gloucestershire and beyond every Summer.
39 locals recommend
Giffords Circus
An incredible traditional family circus on a warm evening, which is a delight from start to finish. Giffords Circus tours Gloucestershire and beyond every Summer.
Montpellier Gardens
24 Montpellier Spa RdLovely for a stroll.
Beautiful historic Cathedral, with great tours and events each season.
180 locals recommend
Gloucester Cathedral
12 College GrnBeautiful historic Cathedral, with great tours and events each season.
Charming, honey stone village in the heart of the Cotswolds. Super for unique gifts and a walk.
"Bourton-on-the-Water is a village in the rural Cotswolds area of south central England. Straddling the River Windrush, it’s known for its low bridges and traditional stone houses.
The Cotswold Motoring Museum features vintage cars and a toy collection.
Birdland is home to species including parrots, owls and king penguins, plus life-size model dinosaurs. The Model Village is a 1930s scale replica of the village."
450 locals recommend
Bourton on the Water
Charming, honey stone village in the heart of the Cotswolds. Super for unique gifts and a walk.
"Bourton-on-the-Water is a village in the rural Cotswolds area of south central England. Straddling the River Windrush, it’s known for its low bridges and traditional stone houses.
The Cotswold Motoring Museum features vintage cars and a toy collection.
Birdland is home to species including parrots, owls and king penguins, plus life-size model dinosaurs. The Model Village is a 1930s scale replica of the village."
Neighbourhoods
Fantastic vibe, with lively bars and great restaurants within minutes walk of each other. These include Gin and Juice, John Gordans (specialist spirits), Le Petit Blanc, Cote Brasserie, Giggling Squid, The Ivy, All Bar One and 131 The Promenade.
39 locals recommend
Montpellier
Fantastic vibe, with lively bars and great restaurants within minutes walk of each other. These include Gin and Juice, John Gordans (specialist spirits), Le Petit Blanc, Cote Brasserie, Giggling Squid, The Ivy, All Bar One and 131 The Promenade.
Fantastic for films at large Cineworld Cinema, with over a dozen modern restaurants and bars.
55 locals recommend
The Brewery Quarter
Henrietta StreetFantastic for films at large Cineworld Cinema, with over a dozen modern restaurants and bars.
Food scene
The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie Cheltenham
Montpellier StreetMarvellous for brunch and dinner.
Elegant and dramatic brasserie, which used to be an art deco cinema 1920s/30s bar, over 2 levels with live jazz often and a seasonal British menu.
57 locals recommend
The Daffodil
18-20 Suffolk ParadeElegant and dramatic brasserie, which used to be an art deco cinema 1920s/30s bar, over 2 levels with live jazz often and a seasonal British menu.
Highly recommended for lunch in Montpellier, popular with locals.
14 locals recommend
Côte Brasserie - Cheltenham
1 Montpellier TerraceHighly recommended for lunch in Montpellier, popular with locals.
The Retreat
10/11 Suffolk ParadeGreat atmosphere and super lunch.
Our local pub and the landlord - Gordon - is marvellous.
40 locals recommend
John Gordons - Specialist Spirit Merchant - Wine, Whisky & Gin Bar - Food
11 Montpellier ArcadeOur local pub and the landlord - Gordon - is marvellous.