Historic and picturesque South West England county with rich heritage sites, scenic landscapes, and vibrant cultural festivals.
26 Sep–1 Nov, 6–8 Nov…
Visitors can follow a Brambly Hedge story trail through Hidcote, helping Primrose the mouse find her way home. The experience begins inside the Manor House and continues in the gardens, with miniature mouse homes, story scenes and interactive displays.
Kiftsgate Court Gardens is a family-run garden in the Cotswolds known for its rare plants, the renowned Kiftsgate rose, and beautifully designed garden areas across different seasons. Visitors can explore extensive outdoor gardens with spectacular views, enjoy a cafe, and shop on-site.
21 Dec
A 30-minute Crystal Tones Alchemy Sound Bath led by Kirsteen Jones at the modern-day stone circle at Tinkley Gate. The mindful session invites attendees to relax and experience sound together on the Winter Solstice.
Woodchester Mansion is a unique unfinished Victorian Gothic house set in a beautiful Cotswold valley, offering visitors insight into its architectural construction and bat colonies, with accessible grounds and private tours available. It combines an indoor exploration of the mansion with outdoor parkland and picnic areas.
5 Sep–1 Nov (another 23 days)
An exhibition of paintings by Avebury’s 2026 Artist in Residence, Georgie Weedon, exploring themes of place, memory and connection through the ancient stone circle, surrounding landscape, and historic spaces of Avebury.
Avebury Manor & Garden is a historic National Trust property featuring a Grade I listed early 16th-century manor house with period interiors and meticulously designed formal gardens, located in the village of Avebury near the famous neolithic henge monument. The venue offers both indoor exploration of historical interiors and outdoor enjoyment of the gardens, reflecting centuries of architectural and garden design history.
17 Oct (next Saturday)
Meet Brother Thomas, a Cistercian monk at Tintern Abbey, and learn about the daily routines, duties, hygiene, meals and religious services of the abbey’s monks.
Tintern Abbey is a historic Gothic ruin located on the banks of the River Wye, founded in 1131 by Cistercian monks. Visitors can explore the extensive abbey grounds, enjoy views of the iconic Gothic architecture, and learn about its rich history from the exhibition on site. The venue offers good accessibility and parking facilities, with dogs allowed on short leads in ground floor areas. It remains a major cultural and historic landmark in Wales, open to the public with admission fees.
8 Oct, 14–15 Oct…
Join a volunteer for an hour-long guided stroll through Croome’s garden, learning about its history, design, plants and statues.
Croome is a historic estate in Worcestershire featuring an 18th-century house, extensive Capability Brown-designed parkland and gardens, a WWII RAF museum, and facilities including a cafe and shop. Visitors can enjoy indoor exhibits, outdoor trails, family play areas, and accessible amenities.
28–29 Nov, 5–6 Dec…
Children can meet Father Christmas in his grotto on the ground floor of Newark Park house, receive a small gift and have a chat with him. Visits are arranged in 30-minute time slots, with up to eight children per slot.
26 Oct
Visitors can create a collage using autumn leaves collected from the park as part of an art activity at Newark Park.
Newark Park is a Grade I listed Tudor hunting lodge and country house near Ozleworth, Gloucestershire, set within a 700-acre estate featuring formal deer park and landscaped grounds. Visitors can explore both the historic indoor interiors and the scenic outdoor areas surrounding the house. The site is managed by the National Trust and open to the public seasonally.
10 Oct (this Saturday)
A guided walk exploring the history of Coleshill Mill and the River Cole, including how the river powers the mill and the lives of its millers. If water levels allow, visitors can see the historic machinery operating and learn about restoration plans for the river.
Coleshill Village & Parkland is a historic rural estate offering walking trails through farmland and parkland, alongside indoor experiences such as tours of a replica Second World War bunker and a traditional watermill. Visitors can enjoy heritage skills courses, a café, and a country pub on site.
28–29 Nov, 5–6 Dec…
Explore how Christmas traditions developed from Tudor times through to the post-war era in decorated rooms at Newark Park. Visitors can discover the stories behind festive customs, while children can make a puppet show and play traditional board games.
Kingswood Abbey Gatehouse is the only surviving part of the historic Cistercian Kingswood Abbey in Gloucestershire, with origins dating back to 1139. Visitors can explore the medieval gatehouse, a Grade I listed building, located in the village of Kingswood and managed by English Heritage.
25 Oct, 28 Oct…
Falconry displays at Bowood include live displays and a static display where visitors can meet the birds up close.
9 Oct
Participants learn the traditional art of Indian block printing through a demonstration and guided practice, then create a table runner, napkins or other textile items to take home.
Bowood House & Gardens in Wiltshire features extensive gardens and historic parkland centered around a remodelled classical house with rich art and antiques collections. Visitors can experience both indoor tours of the house and outdoor exploration of the Capability Brown landscape, terraces and adventure playground for children. Facilities include a cafe, picnic area, shop, and free parking.
28 Oct
A clay-sculpting workshop inspired by the sculpture exhibition, where attendees can make an animal from air-dry clay to take home and decorate.
Owlpen Manor is a romantic Tudor manor house in Gloucestershire featuring terraced gardens, unique historic interiors, and woodland walks. Visitors can enjoy private guided tours, a church with notable mosaics, and onsite dining options in a picturesque Cotswold valley setting.
5–6 Dec, 12–13 Dec…
Families can meet St Nicholas in Avebury’s historic dovecote and listen to a Christmas story among decorated trees and twinkling lights. The event is aimed at children aged 4–8, and each child receives a small gift.
Alexander Keiller Museum in Avebury showcases key prehistoric artefacts from the Avebury World Heritage Site, featuring indoor exhibits in the Stables and Barn Galleries. The venue offers wheelchair access, a café, and family-friendly facilities including play spaces, and welcomes dogs on leads. Parking is available in the National Trust car park and the village with disabled spaces.
24 Oct–24 Nov
Follow an app-guided trail through Croome’s parkland, helping a mysterious Old Crone stop mischievous spirits. Inspired by British folklore, the adventure includes encounters with legendary creatures, activities such as worm charming and wassailing, riddles and challenges.
Croome Court is a historic 18th-century Neo-Palladian mansion with interiors by Robert Adam, set within extensive landscaped parkland designed by Capability Brown. Visitors can explore the grand house, its restored walled gardens, and a wide range of follies and temples throughout the park, all managed by the National Trust.
7 Oct–8 Nov (another 30 days)
Visitors use the Stranger Folk app to follow an interactive folklore adventure around Woodchester Park, guided by the Crone and completing challenges to close a rift between worlds. The activity can take around 20 minutes or be extended into a day-long walk.
Woodchester Park is a tranquil parkland in Gloucestershire featuring wooded valleys, a chain of lakes, and remains of a historic landscape park. Visitors can enjoy walking trails, family-friendly natural play areas, a café serving wood-fired pizzas and ice cream, and explore an unfinished Victorian Gothic mansion nearby. The park has accessible facilities but includes uneven and steep paths.
21 Oct
A volunteer-led guided walk around Croome’s parkland explores its statues and sculptures, including their history and the people who shaped the collection.
20 Nov–23 Dec, 26 Dec 2026–3 Jan 2027
A festive seasonal celebration at Dyrham Park featuring Christmas displays inspired by the historic house and its collections, alongside a garden poetry trail, a children’s trail, choir performances and craft workshops. A wassail is scheduled for 2 January.
Dyrham Park is a Grade I listed baroque country house and extensive parkland in Gloucestershire, England, featuring historic interiors with Dutch art, 274 acres of gardens, an orangery, and a stable block now a tea room. It offers public access with events and has been a filming location for notable productions.
7 Oct–15 Nov (another 37 days)
A family sensory trail brings the story of ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ to life through interactive installations, inviting visitors to search for the bear.
10 Oct (this Saturday)
Meet professional artists demonstrating clay techniques, ask questions, and try hands-on creative activities and clay making. The event includes interactive challenges and sessions for adults and children.
21–22 Nov, 28–29 Nov…
Local choirs and music groups perform Christmas music in St Peter’s church at Dyrham Park on selected weekends in the run-up to Christmas.
Dyrham Park is a 17th century stately home with a fine baroque house, extensive ancient parkland, and beautifully maintained gardens featuring formal borders and a wildflower orchard. Visitors can explore the house's history and art collections, enjoy walking trails through the parkland, relax in the tea-room and café, and take part in family-friendly activities including a playground and guided walks.
11 Dec
The Bakelite Boys perform a live set of Christmas tunes in a swinging style, with music ranging from classic to modern. The event takes place inside the café at Tinkley Gate.
Nympsfield Long Barrow is a Neolithic burial site located near the village of Nympsfield in Gloucestershire, England. The outdoor archaeological site features a trapezoidal long barrow with multiple chambers and is managed as part of Coaley Peak Country Park. It offers visitors a glimpse into ancient burial practices, with excavations revealing human remains and artifacts dating back to around 2800 BC.
24 Oct–1 Nov
Visitors choose a mini pumpkin at Chepstow Castle and decorate it with pens, stickers and gemstones to take home as a Halloween decoration.
Chepstow Castle is a largely intact medieval stone castle located in Chepstow, Wales, notable as Britain's oldest surviving post-Roman stone fortification. Visitors can explore extensive outdoor ruins including multiple baileys, battlements, and historic towers, set dramatically above the River Wye cliffs. The castle played significant historical roles from the Norman era through the English Civil War and today serves as a popular heritage site managed by Cadw.
Chepstow is a historic market town in Monmouthshire, Wales, known for its Norman castle overlooking the River Wye, picturesque riverside, cultural festivals, and as a gateway to the Wye Valley area.
25 Oct, 28 Oct…
Falconry displays at Bowood feature birds of prey, including a static display where visitors can meet the birds up close.
Bowood Woodland Garden is a 30-acre historic garden featuring classic family mausoleum architecture, extensive rhododendron walks, and a collection of rare plants, set in a scenic woodland environment.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
Families can follow an outdoor nature trail around Dyrham Park, using a booklet inspired by the children's picture book to look for clues and signs of wildlife.
Hamswell House is a historic 16th-century house offering exclusive marquee weddings surrounded by 50 acres of gardens and private land with panoramic valley views, featuring wheelchair access and outdoor as well as indoor spaces.
15 Oct (next Thursday)
Participants learn to design and make a personalised autumn wreath using seasonal plant materials, with guidance from Bowood’s florist and an opportunity to pick flowers and foliage in the Walled Garden.
24 Oct–1 Nov
Families can explore bat species and autumn wildlife at Woodchester Park through bat-themed games, a leaf-spotting activity and an outdoor folklore trail. The event also offers a chance to add a favourite autumn leaf to a seasonal bunting display.
Uley Long Barrow, also known as Hetty Pegler's Tump, is a Neolithic burial mound in Gloucestershire featuring a transepted gallery grave with ancient stone chambers and archaeological significance.
4 Nov
Visitors can explore Croome’s Panorama Tower, built in 1801 for the 6th Earl of Coventry, and enjoy views of the surrounding countryside from its balcony.
2–8 Nov
Visitors can join a behind-the-scenes tour at Chedworth Roman Villa to learn about conservation work, including the care of Roman heating systems, walls and mosaics, and the discovery of Roman wall plaster.
Chedworth Roman Villa is a large and elaborate Roman villa near Chedworth in Gloucestershire featuring mosaic floors, heated baths, and a nymphaeum spring shrine, showcasing elite Romano-British life from 2nd to 5th century. It offers indoor archaeological remains and outdoor grounds for visitors to explore.
12 Oct, 19 Oct…
Tinkley Tots is a weekly outdoor nature group for children aged 2–4 and their grown-ups, with a different nature theme, story and activities each session. Children can explore outdoors, discover wildlife and make things from natural materials.
Woodchester is a village in Gloucestershire, England, known for the Woodchester Mansion and its surrounding National Trust landscaped valley with waymarked walks, along with the historic Woodchester Roman Villa in the village.
10 Oct (this Saturday)
Participants are guided by artist Marianne Donohoe through making a piece of fine silver jewellery, with materials and tutoring provided. No previous skills are required.
28 Nov–23 Dec, 27 Dec 2026–3 Jan 2027
A seasonal display at Avebury Manor featuring handcrafted installations inspired by the manor’s history, wildlife and festive traditions. Visitors can wander through the decorated rooms and explore stories connected with the place.
Calstone and Cherhill Downs is a protected biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Wiltshire known for its unimproved chalk downland, diverse orchids, and rare butterflies, set within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
23 Oct, 30 Oct
Participants can make a handmade bookmark, decorating a character design and learning to make a matching tassel. The craft activity takes place during October half term at Newark Park.
2 Nov, 7 Dec
Volunteer-led health walks through Croome’s parkland offer a choice of 30-, 60- or 90-minute routes at a suitable pace, with opportunities to improve fitness and enjoy company.
2 Jan
A wassail celebration to bless Dyrham Park’s pear trees for a good harvest in 2026. Visitors can make wassail sticks, hear traditional music and join a procession around the garden.
Sir Bevil Grenville's Monument is an 18th-century historic monument located on Lansdown Hill near Bath, commemorating the Royalist commander Sir Bevil Grenville, who was mortally wounded in the 1643 Battle of Lansdowne during the English Civil War. The outdoor monument stands 25 feet tall, featuring inscriptions and heraldic symbols, and is a protected Grade II* listed and scheduled ancient monument.
7 Oct, 14 Oct…
Join a volunteer-led drawing session in Croome’s Long Gallery, where participants can draw alongside others and pick up tips and techniques. The session is part of The Big Draw Festival.
24 Oct–1 Nov
A half-term challenge at Chedworth Roman Villa invites visitors to follow clues and complete tasks inspired by Roman funeral rites and memorial traditions, helping five restless spirits pass into the afterlife.
22 Oct, 26 Nov
An informal workshop exploring the history and principles of dowsing, with demonstrations of rods and pendulums and guided exercises for attendees to try the practice themselves.
25 Oct, 22 Nov…
A free, untimed 10K trail run through the parkland at Woodchester Park, open to novice and experienced runners. Participants can choose between a mass start and a rolling start.
Minchinhampton Common is a large National Trust grassland common in Gloucestershire notable for its biological and geological interest, including Jurassic limestone fossils, diverse flora including orchids, and historic landmarks.
2 Mar, 9 Mar…
A one-hour guided tour of Chedworth Roman Villa explores why it was built, its possible owners, how its way of life was sustained, and what its discovery and recent excavations have revealed. Tours run hourly from 11am to 2pm on Mondays from March to October 2026.
7 Oct–31 Dec (another 83 days)
An exhibition at Croome explores the history, craftsmanship and significance of Robert Adam’s 18th-century bookcases, which are being conserved for reinstatement in the house’s Library.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
An autumn sensory trail in the garden at Dyrham Park, inviting visitors to explore seasonal sights, sounds and smells, including the Japanese maple and katsura tree.
30 Oct
Explore owl pellets by watching a dissection demonstration or examining a pellet with provided tools. The family activity introduces children to owl diets, food chains and habitats.
29 Oct
An evening event exploring beliefs about harmful magic, spells, curses and witchcraft in 17th-century England. It includes a talk with Nichola Abraham followed by a candlelight tour of The Merchant’s House.
28–29 Nov, 5–6 Dec…
The Christmas Market at Avebury features local makers selling handmade goods, including jewellery, ceramics and engraved wood. Visitors can browse the stalls and listen to carols and festive music.
Piggledene is a 4.7 hectare biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Wiltshire, owned by the National Trust since 1908, offering an outdoor natural heritage experience.
25 Oct, 28 Oct…
Falconry displays at Bowood feature flying demonstrations and a static display where visitors can meet the birds up close.
5 Dec
Participants learn basic colour theory and painting techniques while creating five hand-painted Christmas baubles, with guidance from visual artist Catt Standen. Festive refreshments and the opportunity to see Croome’s Christmas displays are also included.
13 Oct, 20 Oct
A nature-themed session for pre-school children at Old Lodge, with activities that usually include a song, story, craft and game.
1 Jan–23 Dec, 26–31 Dec
An exhibition at Temple Greenhouse traces the National Trust’s restoration of Croome’s parkland, from its beginnings in 1996 to plans for its future management, and explores Capability Brown’s original landscape design.
10–11 Oct (this weekend)
See birds of prey in flight at Tintern Abbey and learn about their lives and the role of falconry in Tudor times. Visitors can also have their photo taken with the birds.
Tintern Abbey is a ruined medieval Cistercian abbey founded in 1131, located beside the River Wye in Monmouthshire, Wales. Its impressive gothic ruins are a popular outdoor tourist attraction rich in history and celebrated in art and literature. Visitors can explore historic ruins with scenic riverside views and learn about its cultural and industrial past.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
Join a Croome house volunteer for a 45-minute introductory tour exploring the house’s varied history. Tours take place on the ground floor, with sessions at midday and 2pm.
8–9 Oct, 12–14 Oct…
Volunteer guides lead tours of Dyrham Park’s garden, highlighting seasonal blooms, its history and upcoming projects.
7 Nov, 28 Nov
A Tai Chi and Qigong session led by Debbie from Swan School of Tai Chi & Qigong, introducing Tai Chi as a form of exercise. The session takes place in Hidcote’s garden and is suitable for participants aged 16 and over.
10 Oct–1 Nov, 7–8 Nov…
Explore British folklore through a Halloween adventure at Snowshill Manor and Garden, using the Stranger Folk app to follow a guide and help close the gaps between the worlds. The trail runs outdoors as well as wherever the adventure takes you around the site.
Dover's Hill is a natural amphitheatre in the Cotswolds offering expansive views, historic Olympic Games traditions, ancient Roman vineyard remains, and a rich mix of wildlife and plants. Visitors can enjoy scenic walks, annual events, and eco-friendly refreshments in a dog-friendly outdoor environment.
21–22 Nov
A festive market at Newark Park featuring British designer-makers and artisan food producers, with opportunities to meet makers, watch craft demonstrations and take part in workshops.
21 Oct, 6 Nov…
Join a volunteer tree-planting day at Lodge Park, helping to establish the Theatre of Trees as part of the restoration of the historic landscape. Participants will plant and protect large trees in small groups.
Lodge Park is a historic 17th-century deer course grandstand in Gloucestershire, restored to its original form and managed by the National Trust. Visitors can explore both the grandstand building and the surrounding Sherborne Estate parkland with footpaths and wildlife. The site includes a shop and light refreshments and is notable as a filming location for BBC wildlife programmes.
26 Nov, 3 Dec
Participants make a plastic-free Christmas wreath using locally foraged natural materials, with guidance from maker Jean Lawton. The two-hour workshop takes place at Tinkley Gate Cafe and includes materials and a hot drink.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
An exhibition presents garments from Charles Wade’s Snowshill Costume Collection, exploring clothing, cultural identity, personal expression and social history.
Snowshill Manor is a 16th-century Cotswold manor house in Gloucestershire, owned by the National Trust and housing an extensive collection amassed by Charles Paget Wade. Visitors can explore unique indoor collections and enjoy Arts and Crafts style outdoor gardens with terraces, ponds, and more.
26 Oct, 28 Oct…
Children can have fantastical face painting by The ArtHouse at Croome’s Outdoor Hub during October half term.
15 Oct (next Thursday)
Join a guided walk at Dyrham Park to discover its natural springs, hidden water chambers and historic water features, including an underground well and stone structure by the lake.
7 Oct, 5 Nov
A two-hour guided walk around Croome Park explores the history of RAF Defford, its wartime radar work and the airfield’s impact on the landscape. An RAF Defford Museum volunteer leads the walk, which starts and finishes at the museum.
5–6 Dec
Discover how Christmas was celebrated in medieval times and how scents were used, including the stories of local and imported ingredients. Make a scented decoration to take home.
The Port Wall in Chepstow is a medieval defensive stone wall dating back to the late 13th century, originally enclosing the historic town and port. Visitors can explore substantial remaining sections of this Grade I listed structure which served as a market toll barrier and defense. The site offers outdoor historical heritage experience with connection to Chepstow Castle and the River Wye.
13 Oct, 20 Oct…
A 60-minute vinyasa flow yoga class in Croome’s Long Gallery, with guided movement and breathwork for beginners and more experienced participants. Attendees should bring a yoga mat; alternative poses are offered during the class.
5 Sep–18 Oct (another 9 days)
An outdoor sculpture exhibition displays works by more than 20 artists across the 11 garden rooms at Avebury Manor. Visitors can explore the sculptures among the garden’s seasonal planting; the works are also available to buy.
Avebury is a prehistoric Neolithic henge monument in Wiltshire, England, featuring the largest megalithic stone circle in the world. The site includes multiple stone circles and is part of a larger prehistoric landscape with significant archaeological and cultural value. Managed by the National Trust, Avebury is also recognized as a World Heritage Site and holds contemporary religious importance for Pagan communities.
14 Nov
A day workshop led by visual artist Catt Standen, with tutorials and practical exercises in still-life composition and life drawing. Participants can develop their drawing skills and create work to take home.
21–22 Nov
Meet Dr Frost, the North Pole’s chief medical officer, and hear about the health challenges Father Christmas faces on his sleigh journeys, including altitude sickness and the effects of festive treats. The event also covers how Santa keeps warm.
Bulwark is a residential area in Chepstow featuring an Iron Age hill fort maintained as public open space, along with notable 20th-century garden suburb housing and modern amenities including shops and pubs. It's a historical and community area with outdoor exploration and local facilities.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
A sculpture exhibition featuring work by five local artists, displayed across Newark Park’s house and gardens. The contemporary sculptures explore the estate’s history, landscape and wildlife, with some works made from materials sourced locally.
29 Oct
An evening event exploring beliefs about harmful magic, spells, curses and witchcraft in 17th-century England, with a talk by Nichola Abraham followed by a candlelight tour of The Merchant’s House.
The Merchant's House in Marlborough is a rare preserved 17th-century middle class silk merchant's house featuring nationally acclaimed wall paintings and decorative features. Visitors can tour furnished historic rooms, enjoy a recreated period garden, and visit a gift shop. Guided and self-guided tours are available, with good wheelchair accessibility, food on site, and programs for children.
Marlborough is a historic market town in Wiltshire, England, famed for its wide high street, prehistoric Marlborough Mound, annual fairs, and cultural heritage. It offers visitors a rich blend of history, architecture, and local events.
22 Oct–1 Nov
Bowood Halloween Adventures offers a family day out with a pumpkin trail, falconry displays, arts and crafts activities, and an autumn stroll through the Arboretum. Visitors can also search the grounds for a hidden ghost on 31 October and 1 November.
9–11 Oct (another 2 days)
Harvest Weekend at Westbury Court Garden celebrates the season with its sights and flavours, offering visitors a taste of the past.
Westbury Court Garden in Gloucestershire is a rare surviving 17th-century Dutch-style water garden featuring a long historic canal, distinctive topiary, a Dutch style pavilion, and an ancient evergreen oak, restored and maintained by the National Trust.
26 Oct, 28 Oct
Families with children aged over three can make a wooden bat box to take home in a hands-on workshop, with guidance and materials provided. The workshop also offers advice on where to position the box to give bats a place to shelter.
18–23 Dec, 27 Dec 2026–3 Jan 2027
Children aged 4–8 can collect a craft pack at the barn and make a wooden wreath to take home.
West Kennet Avenue is a prehistoric stone avenue in Wiltshire, England, featuring standing stones dating to around 2200 BC. Visitors can explore the outdoor ancient archaeological site, which is part of the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site and managed by the National Trust and English Heritage. The site is free to visit and offers a glimpse into Neolithic British history.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
An exhibition at Dyrham Park presents Asafo flags from Karun Thakar’s collection, exploring textile craftsmanship, West African traditions and the global connections and colonial histories reflected in the house.
7 Nov
Visitors can chat with the team as they assess and record repairs needed for the replica models of Wolf's Cove, created by Charles Wade in 1935. Attendees can also find out about joining the volunteer model-making team.
Stanway House is a Jacobean manor house set in Gloucestershire with historic interiors, a water garden featuring the highest gravity fountain in the world, and extensive parkland. Visitors can explore the house, gardens, and enjoy the fountain shows in summer months.
29 Oct
An evening event exploring beliefs about harmful magic, spells, curses and witchcraft in 17th-century England. It includes a talk with Nichola Abraham followed by a candlelight tour of The Merchant’s House.
Lockeridge Dene and Piggledene are scenic sheltered valleys in Wiltshire featuring intriguing sarsen stone boulder streams, rare wildlife including lichens and wild flowers, and a 6-mile walking trail through woodland and valley with views over the downland.
10 Oct (this Saturday)
A guided tour around Coleshill explores the lost Coleshill House, the estate’s secret Second World War training history and the former Model Farm, now home to the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre. The tour includes a walk of approximately 1 km and a chance to look around an exhibition afterwards.
Badbury Hill is a scenic outdoor woodland area featuring an ancient Iron Age hill fort, notable bluebells and beech trees, and family-friendly walking trails with play areas. It offers historical and natural exploration opportunities in a peaceful setting.
28 Nov 2026–3 Jan 2027
Croome’s Christmas event features festive decorations and immersive displays based on fairytales, including scenes inspired by Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, and Hansel and Gretel.
7–9 Oct, 12–16 Oct…
Guests can enjoy a traditional sweet or savoury afternoon tea in Winthrop’s Café at Hidcote, with sandwiches, savoury items, scones, cakes and tea or coffee.
Hidcote Bartrim is a Grade I-listed Arts and Crafts-inspired garden in Gloucestershire featuring 10.5 acres of garden rooms with diverse atmospheres and named plant varieties, gifted to the National Trust by its creator Major Lawrence Johnston.
18 Oct (next Sunday)
Visitors can watch a Gloucestershire Amateur Athletics Association cross-country competition taking place along parts of the pink route at Tinkley Gate. Participation is limited to runners associated with athletics clubs.
28 Oct, 11 Nov
A guided walk explores Coleshill’s role as the headquarters of the Second World War Auxiliary Units, visiting surviving wartime features around the village, including a replica underground bunker.
Buscot Park is an 18th-century neoclassical country house near Faringdon, Oxfordshire, surrounded by extensive formal gardens, woodland, and lakes. It houses a notable art collection including works by Rembrandt and Edward Burne-Jones. The estate is open to the public each summer under the National Trust and offers a blend of historic interiors and outdoor landscapes.
16 Oct, 23 Oct…
A three-week beginner course led by local artist Kitty McLeod introduces practical drawing exercises and watercolour techniques. Participants will start filling a sketchbook with drawings in and around Snowshill Manor.
Hailes Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery in Gloucestershire founded in the 13th century, notable for its historical pilgrimage significance due to a relic of the Holy Blood. Visitors can explore the abbey ruins and an on-site museum with artefacts, as well as a nearby historic medieval church with notable wall paintings.
14 Oct (next Wednesday)
Artist Georgie Weedon and sound practitioner Mia MacAllister lead an evening combining an immersive sound installation, a contemplative walk and guided meditation in Avebury Manor Garden, and a sound journey among paintings inspired by Avebury. The event ends with herbal tea in the gallery.
22 Oct–1 Nov
Visitors can follow an autumn wildlife trail around Avebury Manor Garden, discover facts about animals and make a wildlife mask to take home.
West Kennet Avenue in Avebury is a prehistoric avenue originally made of around 100 pairs of standing stones forming a 1.5 mile ritual link between monuments. It is an outdoor heritage site free to visit, featuring ancient stones and maintained by National Trust and English Heritage, with nearby facilities including a museum, toilets, and café.
8–9 Oct, 12–16 Oct…
A volunteer guide leads a walk through Dyrham Park’s 270 acres of parkland, sharing information about the deer herd, the site’s history and archaeology, and how the parkland is managed.
8 Dec, 10 Dec
Participants learn needle felting with step-by-step guidance and make a Belted Galloway-themed bauble to take home. Tools, materials and a hot drink are provided.
14 Oct (next Wednesday)
Join a guided walk through Dyrham village as it was in 1704, and learn about its links to the estate and the lives of its villagers.
7–8 Nov, 14–15 Nov…
A guided tour explores the refreshed ‘Threads of Identity’ exhibition and selected pieces from Snowshill Manor’s costume collection. The experience includes a short walk to the Manor and a complimentary café drink afterwards.
Chipping Campden Market Hall is a historic 400-year-old landmark in the heart of a charming Cotswold town, showcasing ancient trade heritage and local architecture, managed by the National Trust for public appreciation.
3 Jan
Holt Morris performs a traditional English mummers' play at Dyrham Park, featuring a comic battle between St George and the Dark Knight, musical interludes and appearances by traditional characters.
1 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
A month of activities at Chedworth Roman Villa explores Roman beliefs about death and the afterlife. The core activities run daily from 1 October to 1 November 2026.
28 Nov, 4 Dec
Create a traditional Christmas wreath using natural materials, including foliage gathered from Croome’s parkland, with guidance from a member of the flower team. Materials are provided, and participants can take their finished wreath home.
2 Nov 2026–12 Feb 2027
A photography exhibition curated by the Animal and Plant Health Agency presents images reflecting 50 years of wildlife science and its work protecting animal, human and environmental health.
17 Oct (next Saturday)
Artist Catt Standen leads a day-long architectural sketch crawl at Croome, where participants practise observational drawing and explore techniques such as perspective, depth and line work. The session includes time to develop sketches using a range of art materials.