Cotswolds attractions - things to see and do

Blockley conservation area
Blockley is one of the Cotswolds’ best-kept secrets. The village is a conservation area within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The village lies sheltering in a deep valley, with Blockley Brook meandering down to the village, and through the grounds of Lower Brook House.

The brook used to provide power for no less than 12 mills (as listed in the Domesday book), several of which were silk mills in the early 19th century, after which our guest rooms are now named.

The village church, with its magnificent tower built in 1180, stands regally in view of Lower Brook House. Wonderful walks will enable you to discover Blockley’s characterful 17th and 18th Century houses and gardens, watered by the numerous natural springs.

Nearby Attractions
Many other delightful Cotswold villages such as Chipping Campden, Broadway, Stow on the Wold and The Slaughters are within easy reach of Lower Brook House.

The surrounding countryside is the Cotswolds at its very best, with rolling hills and fields enclosed by dry stone walls, elegant woodland gracing the landscape and tiny hamlets nestling snugly in the hillside.

Blenheim Palace and Warwick Castle are no more than a leisurely drive away. Two of Britain’s finest spa towns - Cheltenham and Bath are close at hand.

Other local attractions include the Wildfowl Trust at Slimbridge or the Roman Villa at Chedworth. The area is blessed with a number of outstanding sporting attractions, including National Hunt racing at Cheltenham and some of the country’s most beautiful golf courses.