Stroll around the Park and enjoy uninterrupted views of the animals, so it feels as though you are in a wild setting. Watch Rhinos graze on the Gothic Manor House lawns, get eye-to-eye with Giraffe at the Giraffer Walkway, walk with Lemurs or explore the Old Walled Garden’s Tropical House with free-roaming Sloths, Birds and Bats. Watch the Penguins being fed daily at 11am & 3pm. Take a ride on Bella the Train or explore the Skymaze treehouse adventure playground.
So many to pick from including Lower Slaughter, Burton-on-the-Water, Burford and Kingham to name a few.
10 of the best walks in the Cotswolds.
For a fun day out with the little ones, head to Birdland in the beautiful town of Bourton-on-the-Water. This fantastic wildlife park and gardens is a superb place to go bird spotting and there’s even an area with penguins and daily penguin feeding. Other attractions at Birdland are The Jurassic Journey themed landscape, an Indoor Discovery Zone with reptiles and amphibians, a Desert House for birds that live in arid areas, a Hatchery for ducks, chickens and quails, and Marshmouth Nature Reserve with a 2.5 acre trail.
One of the most spectacular pieces of architecture in the region, Sudeley Castle is a historic gem and a wonderful day out for the family. With a history spanning over 1,000 years and with 10 magnificent gardens to explore, it’s one of the best attractions in the Cotswolds. The café is also the perfect spot for afternoon tea, with panoramic views from the outdoor terrace or garden room.
Explore this stunning Cotswold manor house and spend the day enjoying the beautiful garden or taking the 3 mile or ½ mile walk around the estate.
The Cotswold Water Park is an area of over 40 square miles and 170 lakes, with many different leisure providers, and a variety of places to stay. This stunning wetlands landscape hosts tens of thousands of breeding and watering birds and is an ideal destination for watching wildlife all year round.