Best places: Tourist attractions in Cotswold District, United Kingdom

Immense university museum of zoology, entomology and geology set in a grand neo-Gothic building.

11th-century building with the tomb of King Edward II, musical events and daily CofE services.

Norman-era, Gothic place of CofE worship containing the tomb of King John and a 235-step tower.

Historic steam railway offering scenic 28-mile round-trip rides through the Cotswolds.

👍👍 Great place to visit all day. It has free parking just before entering the village, otherwise it is difficult to find parking entering the village. Has a hotel restaurant or pub style dining (both are very good). They are also incredible graphics to walk around and take lots of pictures! In the chur...

Educational center & aviary with falcons, eagles, owls & other birds of prey on display.

Adventure-activity chain venue where groups explore the forest canopy via a treetop rope course.

English Heritage-run remnants of a burial mound, built around 3650BC, open during daylight hours.

Lavish 17th-century stately home filled with art & standing in Capability Brown-designed gardens.

Family-friendly venue with 160-acre parkland for getting up close with more than 260 animal species.

👍👍 Great place to come for a walk or picnic. You don't need to buy a ticket if you go in via a public footpath entrance but you can't go near the Palace. A ticket isn't too bad value if you intend to use the year long access pass a few times.

Rural standing stone monument and 17th-century stables housing a museum to the iconic monument.

Trail covered Victorian landscape with an internationally significant tree and shrub collection.

Thousands of butterflies in a rainforest-like greenhouse and rare invertebrates in the Insect City.

Lively destination with over 300 classic cars on display, plus interactive features & tours.

Protected wetland wildlife reserve with a large wildfowl population and a birdwatching tower.

Sizable 20th-century gardens with narrow paths, lawn games, 2 cafes and great views. National Trust.

👍👍 Lovely, just lovely. The view is quite amazing, looking at Stonehouse in the mid distance, the River Severn then Wales beyond. Great area for walking, running, cycling, picnicing or taking your cute dog out.

Norman edifice with a Romanesque tower and ornate roof bosses, plus regular Christian services.

Unspoilt ancient meadow by the River Thames for walks, wild ponies, bird watching and wildflowers.