Looking to see some of the highlights of the Cotswolds? This two-day road trip itinerary is packed with picturesque villages, scenic viewpoints and historic sights explorethecotswolds.com/cotswolds-roma…

If you're watching Westonbirt Arboretum - Forestry England #BBCOne #Countryfile you can find out more about the birds at #WestonbirtArboretum in our blog fowa.org.uk/blog/top-4-bir…

The Cotswolds' beautiful views have made it a favourite for film and TV show makers – do you recognise any of these?
– Castle Combe (War Horse)
– Snowshill (Bridget Jones' Diary)
– Blockley (Father Brown)
– Lacock (Downton Abbey)
(Find out more at explorethecotswolds.com/cotswolds-film…)

1 week until we welcome historians to Blackfriars Priory. We're looking forward to hearing about history from across the Globe & events that took place right here in Gloucester. Explore our talks & book now! gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk/spring-weekend… Prof Janina Ramirez Dr Nicola Tallis Dom Joly

April's destination of the month is hilltop Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds at 800 feet, known for its market square, antique shops and the Yew Tree Door at St Edward's Church explorethecotswolds.com/things-to-do-i…

For anyone who's travelling beyond the Cotswolds, I've just written a book on my other favourite place – Edinburgh!

What's coming up in the Cotswolds in April?
🏛️ Visit the newly reopened Bath Architecture
🐝 Nature’s Superheroes trail Westonbirt Arboretum - Forestry England
🎪 Giffords Circus Avalon at Fennells Farm (to 21 Apr)
🌼 Kelmscott Manor opens for the season (4 Apr)
📔 Live poetry CheltenhamPoetryFest (19–27 Apr)

Short on time and planning a day trip to the Cotswolds from London? We've just updated our guide with tips and itineraries for visiting with or without a car. explorethecotswolds.com/day-trip-from-…

Tickets are now on sale for #CheltMusicFest 🎻

Join us for performances by Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Roderick Williams, Clare Hammond and more. Plus, don't miss our BBC New Generation Artists, see young musicians making waves overseas 🌊

Secure your seats: cheltenhamfestivals.com/music/whats-on

It's not long until Easter, and if you're looking for family-friendly activities to keep the kids occupied, there's lots coming up in the Cotswolds, including Easter egg hunts and trails, craft sessions and even a dinosaur or two…

*New* Eight scenic walks from Bourton-on-the-Water: Explore the Cotswolds' countryside and its pretty towns and villages on these Bourton walks, which range from 1.5–13.5 miles explorethecotswolds.com/walks-from-bou…

Visit over the #Easterholidays and meet new baby Giant rabbits, baby guinea pigs – and chicks! Egg hunt in the stable 22 March-14 April 10-2pm. Children's holiday crafts, baking on the range, Story Time & more + Cogges Kitchen café for Easter treats!
🐣 cogges.org.uk/Event/easter-f…

Historic Sudeley Castle reopens for the season today, with daily historic guided tours, a brand-new café and special events to mark Lady Ashcombe's 50 years at the castle.

First up is the Giant Easter Egg Hunt – with half-price £5 children's ticket from 23 March–7 April.

We're beginning to get egg-cited for Easter. Get ready to spring into action with Prior Park's Easter adventure trail. Starting on Sat 23 Mar and running daily until Mon 1 Apr. Open 10am until 5pm with last entry at 4pm.

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#Easter #NationalTrustSouthWest

Lights, Camera, Action 🎬 The Cotswolds is hugely popular when it comes to film and TV locations, and I've just updated my filming guide to add in locations from new films Wonka, Napoleon and Bridgerton spinoff Queen Charlotte which were filmed locally buff.ly/3tpXwju

*New* 13 of our favourite gardens in the Cotswolds which make a great day out, from traditional English country gardens to exotic plantings inspired by Italy, India and the Far East explorethecotswolds.com/gardens-in-the…

Booking is now open for our 2024 summer of opera!

🎟️ lfo.org.uk/whats-on

🗓️ June - August 2024

Wagner: Die Walküre
Puccini: La bohème
Donizetti: The Implausible Potions of Dr Dulcamara (family show)
Between the Ring (talks & masterclasses)

Also now open for the season is the brilliant @gwsr steam railway – the most stylish way to travel around the Cotswolds! Services run between Chelteham Racecourse and Broadway, at weekends in March and then 5–six times a week from April buff.ly/437H080

National Trust Snowshill Manor NT reopens for the season tomorrow – it's one of our favourite local stately homes with its quirky collections and beautiful gardens, plus there are special events coming up through the year to celebrate the Olympics explorethecotswolds.com/visiting-snows…

If you want to check out some of the highlights of the Cotswolds in just two days, how about driving the Romantic Road? This scenic driving route starts from Cheltenham and is made up of two one-day routes featuring the Cotswolds' most scenic spots explorethecotswolds.com/cotswolds-roma…