The area may be famous for its quaint Cotswold cottages made of honey coloured stone surrounded by rolling hills, but there’s plenty for children to do as well. Of course they may have their own interests such as horse riding or sailing, but there are plenty of attractions as well.
Birdland A great day out to see penguins, flamingos and many other birds
Bourton Model Railway One of the finest operating indoor model railways in the country. With visitor control you can watch the models move throughout the 500 sq feet display as it turns from day turn to night
Bourton Model Village The kids love strolling around this miniture replica of Bourton on the Water, built from the local Cotswold stone.
Cotswold Motor Museum A fun packed indoor museum where Brum, from the popular children’s TV show, now lives. This is also where the show was filmed.
National Waterways Museum Explore life on the canals and discover the wildlife that lives on the waterways all in the centre of Gloucester docks (close to the new designer outlet centre)
Cattle Country Located in Berkeley between Bristol and Gloucester there’s a wide selection of things for younger children to enjoy at Cattle Country. From watching the farm animals to enjoying the many activities such as mini-golf, bouncing on a giant pillow or running playing around in the soft play area, this place will keep the little ones happy for hours.
Cotswold Farm Park This attraction based about 5 miles to the East of Stow on the Wold prides itself on having a family fun atmosphere, good value for money and an underlying conservation feel.
Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Steam Railway Based in Toddington, and with a line that runs as far as Cheltenham Racecourse, this is one of the longer steam railways in the country. With visits from Thomas the tank engine, Hogwarts Express and Santa specials the children should have a great time.
Soft Play Areas. So you may not come to the Cotswolds for the indoor play areas, but sometimes it’s just what the children want. There are several around including Cheltenham and Cirencester.
Pottery painting is a great family fun come rain or shine. Choose from Pick a Pot in Cirencester and The Paint it Yourself Pottery Co in Cheltenham.
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