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Activities, Entertainment and Shopping

There are many and various interesting and fun things to see and do in this area of the Cotswolds. Apart from those of specific interests listed under their own headings there are many other broadly categorised as activities, entertainment and shopping such as the following:-

Shopping in Stow-on-the-Wold (1 mile or less)

Website : www.stowonthewold.info

Stow-in-the-Wold has its own website, which is very useful for getting to know the many quality and specialist shops and galleries in Stow-on-the-Wold.

Local Farmers Markets

• Stow-on-the-Wold :2nd Thursday in the month
• Bourton-on-the-Water : 4th Sunday in the month
• Chipping Norton : 3rd Saturday in the month

Daylesford Organic Farm Shop (4 miles)
Daylesford, Kingham, Gloucestershire, GL56 0YG

Website : www.daylesfordorganic.com
Telephone : 01608 731700

Daylesford Organic Farm Shop specialise in what is organic, fresh, seasonal and local: vegetables fresh from their kitchen gardens; award-winning handmade cheeses from their organic Creamery; breads, pastries, cakes and biscuits from their organic Bakery; foods from the chefs in the kitchens; fresh meat from their organic estate in Staffordshire; and there is also a restaurant and Café.

Cotswold Motoring Museum and Toy Collection (4 miles)
The Old Mill, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, GL54 2BY

Website : www.cotswold-motor-museum.co.uk
Telephone : 01451 821255

Though the main focus is on motoring, the Museum is full of the everyday paraphernalia that made motoring so popular including picnic sets from the 1920s, alongside caravans, radio sets, gramophones and knitted swimsuits. It is also the home of the little super hero car 'Brum'.

The Model Village (4 miles)
Old New Inn, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, GL54 2AF

Website : www.theoldnewinn.co.uk
Telephone : 01451 820467

The Model Village is a 9:1 scale replica of Bourton-on-the-Water built from the local Cotswold stone. Through the heart of the Model Village runs a miniature River Windrush - about a metre wide. It flows from the working water mill, beneath replicas of five of Bourton's famous stone bridges, on its way to the Thames.

The Dragonfly Maze (4 miles)
Rissington Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2BN

Telephone : 01451 822252

The Dragonfly Maze has a central pavilion, constructed of local materials, housing the fabulous automated sculptures hand crafted by artist, sculptor and writer Kit Williams.

Longborough Festival Opera (4 miles)
Longborough, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0QF

Website : www.longboroughopera.com
Telephone : 01451 830292

The Opera House at Longborough seats almost 500 and an orchestra pit accommodating 65 players. It is situated on the edge of the Cotswold village of Longborough and provides quality operatic performances during their summer season.

The Yellow Hat Tribe Gallery (4 miles)
Church Westcote, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 6SJ

Website : www.theyellowhat-tribe.com
Telephone : 01993 832042

The Yellow Hat Tribe exhibits the work of artist Irene Tyack, the creator of The Yellow Hat Tribe. This is contemporary art with a difference. The popularity of her work has grown enormously over the last few years and her original acrylics, watercolours and limited editions lithographs can now be found in private collections all over the world.

Cotswold Leisure (4 miles)
Station Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, GL54 2BD

Website : www.cotswold.gov.uk
Telephone : 01451 824024

The Cotswold Leisure Centre, our local swimming facility, is open to non-members but please check their website for times of public swimming.

Rob Ireland Activity Days (6 miles)
Aston Magna, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9QQ

Website : www.robireland.co.uk
Telephone : 01386 701683

Rob Ireland offers driving activities ranging from grass and dirt circuits created for Quad Bikes and Honda Pilots to the 4x4 Off-Road section, Tractor & Trailer slalom and Reverse Steer Power Turns buggies. Also on offer are Archery, Air Guns, Paintballing and Clay Pigeon Shooting.

Chipping Norton Theatre (9 miles)
2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5NL

Website : www.chippingnortontheatre.co.uk
Telephone : 01608 642350

Chipping Norton Theatre has been described as the prettiest small theatre in England and is well worth visiting as it offers a good programme of plays and films.

World of Mechanical Music (9 miles)
Oak House, High Street, Northleach, Gloucestershire, GL54 3ET

Website : www.mechanicalmusic.co.uk
Telephone : 01451 860181

The World of Mechanical Music is a unique collection of self-playing musical instruments presented as a live entertainment. It has probably the best selection of musical boxes and musical collector's items found anywhere.

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway (10 miles)
The Railway Station, Toddington, Gloucestershire, GL54 5DT

Website : www.gwsr.com
Telephone : 01242 621405

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is an all-volunteer steam and diesel heritage railway in the English Cotswolds. It offers a round trip of over 20 miles of line, together with platforms, buildings, steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock.

Hook Norton Brewery (15 miles)
Brewery Lane, Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, OX15 5NY

Website : www.hooknortonbrewery.co.uk
Telephone : 01608 737210

The Hook Norton Brewery remains one of only 32 independent family-run breweries. It is a fine example of a Victorian tower brewery and it's also the only brewery still driven by steam. The Hook Norton Brewery was started over 150 years ago by farmer and maltster John Harris. Today it is run by his great great grandson James Clarke.

Cheltenham Racecourse (16 miles)
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4SH

Website : www.cheltenham.co.uk
Telephone : 01242 513014

Cheltenham is one of Europe's top racecourses, hosting the four day Cheltenham Festival in March. Each of the four days hosts a number of Championship races, with the climax of the jump racing season coming on the Friday in the form of the Totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Stratford-upon-Avon (21 miles)

Website : www.stratford-upon-avon.co.uk

Stratford-upon-Avon is the birthplace of William Shakespeare and for theatre goers there is always something showing at the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). Guests can visit Shakespeare's houses and the beautiful parks and gardens on the banks of the River Avon or enjoy them whilst boating on the river.

Heritage Motor Centre (22miles)
Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ

Website : www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk
Telephone : 01926 641188

The Heritage Motor Centre houses the world's largest collection of historic British cars. The museum has over 250 cars spanning the years from the 1890's to the present day.

Gloucester Docks (28 miles)

Website : www.gloucesterdocks.me.uk

Gloucester Docks is the location for the National Waterways Museum, the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum, the Gloucester Antiques Centre and the base for the Gloucester Leisure Cruises. The former dock estate has become a popular destination where visitors can enjoy interesting views and a range of modern facilities while wandering around a remarkably complete example of a Victorian port.

Park Farm Holiday Cottages
Park Farm, Maugersbury, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 1HP