If you’re looking for a destination for a family holiday, then the Cotswolds is the place for you. Whatever your age, the Cotswolds is a great place to enjoy with a whole host of attractions. If you are looking to keep young children amused then you’ll find many things to entertain them, including farm and wildlife parks and steam railways. If you need to relieve the look of boredom on your teenagers' faces, then the activity centres and popular shopping outlets will definitely help. You don't have to splash the cash to enjoy the Cotswolds! Visit our free museums and explore everything from dinosaurs to historic aircraft. With breath-taking scenery, the Cotswold hills are a great place for a gentle wander or cycle ride. Take to the water and enjoy boat trips from Tewkesbury, Gloucester, and many more. The Cotswolds are famous for many large family festivals ranging from the Science and Literature Festivals in Cheltenham, to the annual Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford.

Explore Stratford upon Avon The famous home of William Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon is forever synonymous with history and culture. Set on the banks of the picturesque River Avon it is one of the most recognisable towns in the UK. Home to Blenheim Palace, The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, and of course the Royal Shakespeare Theatre what better place to visit to learn about Olde England than here? You can spend the day relaxing on the banks of the river or take a river cruise to really appreciate the town. If you want to learn more about the town itself then why not take the open-top tour bus which consists of 11 stops and you can hop on and off as you please throughout the day. For a day with a bit of a difference, you can visit The Mechanical Art and Design museum, but better known as the MAD museum in Henley Street which boasts "brilliant-but-bonkers machines" made by Kinetic artists. Items on show include mechanized flipbooks and a musical typewriter.