Compton Verney is Warwickshire’s award-winning art gallery. Since its opening in 2004, it has continued to deliver an exciting international programme of exhibitions and events, alongside a diverse collection of art from around the world. It offers visitors the unique opportunity to view art in the setting of a Grade 1 listed Robert Adam mansion located [...] [...]
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The Cotswold Motoring Museum is at the Old Mill in the heart of Bourton-on-the-Water. It also includes a Toy Collection which should entertain all ages. The collection neatly represents a slice of motoring history from the 20th Century. The big showstoppers are, of course, the 31 cars, the caravans, the motorcycles, the dozens of bicycles, but [...] [...] The Cotswold Way is a long distance path that runs from Bath in the south to Chipping Campden in the north – a few miles west of the Fosse Way at its northernmost point. 102 miles (164 km) long, it runs along Cotswold escarpment on the western edge of the area. It passes through many pretty [...] [...] Ryton Organic Gardens consists of ten acres of beautifully landscaped grounds highlighting the delights of organic gardening. Glorious arrays of flowers and shrubs are on show throughout the year, recapturing the beauty of a wildflower meadow and a cornfield. Blue seas of lavender and host of different roses invigorate the senses. Organic gardens also provide [...] [...] One of England’s great gardens, Hidcote was designed and created in the Arts & Crafts style by the horticulturist Major Lawrence Johnston. It is arranged as a series of outdoor rooms, each with a different character and separated by walls and hedges of many different species. The garden is famous for its rare shrubs and [...] [...] Visit one of the largest private collections of trees and shrubs in the country. Batsford Arboretum, one of the jewels of the Cotswolds and one of the largest private collections of trees and shrubs in the country. The Arboretum was designed and planted in the 1880s by Lord Redesdale on his return from a post in [...] [...] For Adults and children of all ages. Birdland is set in Seven acres of woodland and gardens, inhabited by over 500 birds, flamingos, pelicans, penguins and cranes, 50 aviaries, also tropical, temperate, and desert houses. Many of the species are now part of active breeding programmes controlled by studbooks in co-operation with European and International [...] [...] Museum, Gift Shop, Craft Shop and riverside Tea Room – Located in one of the Cotswolds most picturesque villages, The Old Mill at Lower Slaughter is owned by Gerald Harris, a well known Jazz Singer. The museum offers an insight into the history of the mill whilst the gift shop and craft centre are [...] [...] A rare treat for all the family and especially children. From Gloucester cattle to Guernsey goats, Cotswold sheep to Crested ducks, there is a rare British breed for every week of the year. Animal audio tour, tractor school, Farm Safari Ride, adventure playground, pets corner, gift shop, and cafe. The Cotswold Farm Park is situated not [...] [...] Compton Verney is an award winning Art Gallery and Museum in Warwickshire. It offers a unique opportunity to view art in the setting of a Grade 1 listed Robert Adam mansion located in 120 acres of spectacular parkland. Compton Verney houses six permanent collections and has a programme of temporary exhibitions. Compton Verney is just 1 [...] [...] |
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