Crocodiles of the World

3 miles from Buscot Old Parsonage

Buscot Old Parsonage is an 18th-century house with a small walled garden located on the banks of the River Thames in Oxfordshire, accessible only by prior arrangement with the tenant. The property has limited access and no toilets, making it less suitable for groups or wheelchair users.

2 miles from Chastleton House

Chastleton House is a Grade I listed Jacobean country house in Oxfordshire with extensive historic interiors and well-preserved gardens. Owned by the National Trust, it offers visitors a combined indoor and outdoor heritage experience including the Long Gallery, historic rooms, and gardens that are the birthplace of croquet as a competitive sport.

2 miles from Cirencester Park

Cirencester Park is a large parkland with a mansion known for its monumental yew hedge, extensive woodland, and pasture with historical significance including baroque avenues and the site of a former castle, open for visitors to explore the grounds.

3 miles from King John’s Palace (Langley Farmhouse)

King John's Palace at Langley Farmhouse is a historic house in Oxfordshire offering stays with accommodation for 12 guests, featuring six bedrooms, indoor leisure rooms, a children's playroom, and extensive outdoor gardens with dining areas. Visitors can enjoy a mix of indoor and outdoor experiences in a family-friendly setting.

Near Priory Cottage

Priory Cottages is a 14th-century former monastic grange and manor house in Steventon, Oxfordshire, notable for its historic architecture and managed by the National Trust, open to visitors by appointment.

Near Hook Norton Brewery

Hook Norton Brewery is a family-owned historic brewery in Oxfordshire offering guided tours through its Victorian Tower Brewery featuring traditional brewing methods, a working steam engine, and beer tastings. Visitors can explore original brewery buildings, shop for artisan products, and enjoy a cafe serving homemade food.

Near Chedworth Roman Villa

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.

Near Ghosts of Roman Britain at Chedworth Roman Villa

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.

3 miles from Crocodiles of the World

Crocodiles of the World is a specialized zoo in Oxfordshire featuring over 30 reptile species, including 19 crocodile species, and offers unique keeper experiences, breeding programs, and rescue initiatives.

Near Birdland Park and Gardens

Birdland Park and Gardens is a wildlife park in Gloucestershire housing around 500 birds in aviaries and natural habitats, famous for the only king penguins in England, Wales, or Ireland, plus dedicated breeding programs and nature reserves.

3 miles from Cirencester Amphitheatre

Cirencester Amphitheatre in Gloucestershire is the remains of a large Roman amphitheatre, notable as the second-largest in Roman Britain, with visible earthworks and evidence of tiered seating for thousands of spectators, and historical significance as a defensive site in the 5th century.

3 miles from Market Hall

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 miles from Brambly Hedge at Hidcote

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.

2 miles from Lydiard House & Park

Lydiard House & Park in Wiltshire features a historic Palladian mansion with ornate interiors and family portraits, set in 260 acres of parkland including a restored Georgian walled garden. The venue offers a cafe, children's play area, and hosts year-round events, making it a compelling destination for families and history enthusiasts.

Near Rollright Stones

The Rollright Stones is a complex of three prehistoric megalithic monuments in Oxfordshire, England, including a stone circle, dolmen, and monolith, known for their archaeological importance and folkloric significance. The site is managed by the Rollright Trust and attracts visitors interested in history, archaeology, and contemporary Pagan practices.

3 miles from Blenheim Palace – Park & Gardens

Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Oxfordshire, is the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and an 18th century baroque masterpiece with over 300 years of history. Visitors can explore the palace's interiors, extensive formal gardens, and vast parkland while enjoying family-friendly facilities, educational tours, and a café.

Located in Cricklade

Cricklade is a historic market town on the River Thames in Wiltshire, known for its Anglo-Saxon heritage, nature reserves, community festivals, and cultural activities.

2 miles from Blenheim Palace, Park and Gardens

Blenheim Palace Partner Garden in Oxfordshire offers extensive formal gardens and parkland including Italian Garden, Water Terraces, and Churchill Memorial Garden, plus landscaping by ‘Capability’ Brown with notable monuments. Access is free for RHS Members on selected days but does not include the Palace interior.

Near Great Coxwell Barn

Great Coxwell Barn is a large medieval tithe barn built in 1292 for Beaulieu Abbey, now preserved by the National Trust. Visitors can explore this historic agricultural building with its impressive stone and timber architecture and original threshing floor. The barn is open to the public daily and features no other indoor exhibits.

3 miles from Guided Tours: Secrets of Coleshill

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.

3 miles from Sezincote

Sezincote is a unique Mughal Indian-style country house in the Cotswold Hills, set within extensive picturesque water gardens and features a Hindu temple and ornamental gardens. Visitors can enjoy both indoor tours of the historic house and outdoor garden exploration, with accessible facilities and on-site café amenities.

3 miles from Minster Lovell Hall

Minster Lovell Hall is a historic 15th-century manor house ruin in Oxfordshire, featuring extensive remains including a tower, entrance porch, and dovecote, set beside the River Windrush and managed by English Heritage.

Near Sudeley Castle & Gardens

Sudeley Castle is a historic Tudor castle with over 1,000 years of history located in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. Visitors can explore the castle rooms, exhibitions, and extensive gardens, including the Queens Garden, and enjoy family-friendly activities such as an adventure playground and daily tours. The site offers accessible parking, wheelchair-accessible garden routes, and food options on-site.

Located in Winchcombe

Winchcombe is a historic market town in the Cotswolds known for its medieval buildings, heritage railway, long-distance walking trails, and notable attractions like Sudeley Castle and Hailes Abbey ruins.

Near Abingdon County Hall Museum

Abingdon County Hall Museum is a local history museum housed in a Grade I listed Baroque style County Hall building in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, featuring permanent and rotating exhibits including local archaeology and historic vehicle displays, plus a museum café for visitors.

Located in Abingdon-on-Thames

Abingdon-on-Thames is a historic market town in Oxfordshire known for its rich archaeological heritage, historic abbey remains, annual traditional fairs, and cultural contributions including the birthplace of the band Radiohead.