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The Cotswolds - Tourist Attractions, Amusements,
Theme Parks, Walks, Viewpoints, Zoos, etc

This section covers general Tourist Attractions such as Amusements Parks, Boat Trips, Theme Parks, Specialist Shops, Guided Walks, Country Parks, Viewpoints, Zoos etc.

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IT'S A FUNNY BUSINESS

Tel: 01295 259657
E-mail: info@itsafunnybusiness.com
Web: www.itsafunnybusiness.com

It's a Funny Business offer: - Have a go at...Stand-up Comedy Weekends

A fun-packed weekend away, with the chance to "have a go" at stand-up - just for the fun of it - in a comfortable, friendly environment with good food and fine wine. If you've always fancied having a go at stand-up comedy - this is your chance. Learn the secrets of comic timing, stagecraft, breathing, relaxation and much more; culminating in your own stand-up spot. Guests are encouraged to help and support each other, in a pressure free and relaxed environment. You will be sent a DVD of the show to prove that you "Had a go at...Stand-up Comedy"

"Just to say ta very much for a fantastic, and very interesting, experience. I learned lots, had great fun, and feel to have had a terrific confidence boost" Mike Gross

"Thank you all so much for a fun filled weekend of laughter, silliness and hilarity!! I haven't laughed so much in such a long time!" Perusha Lawrence

The venue is the lovely 15th Century Mill and Old Swan, Minster Lovell, Cotswolds.
Normal price: £349 inclusive of everything except bar drinks.

PAINSWICK ROCOCO GARDEN

Gloucester Road, Painswick, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 6TH
Tel: 01452 813204 Fax: 01452 814888
E-mail us
Web: www.rococogarden.org.uk

Open: 10th Jan - 31st Oct, daily 11am - 5pm. The Rococo Garden is situated in a hidden 6 acre Cotswold valley. It combines formality and informality in a flamboyant package, which is a magical experience at any time of the year. Charming garden structures nestle next to informal plantings, herbaceous borders and a Kitchen Garden. The Garden is famous for its display of snowdrops.

COTSWOLD COUNTRY PARK & BEACH

Tel: 01285 868096
E-mail: anna@watermarkclub.co.uk
Web: www.cotswoldcountrypark.com

Located within the Cotswold Water Park, The Cotswold Country Park & Beach has something for all the family. It is home to Britain's premier inland beach; children's play areas, volleyball and basketball courts, an outdoor trim trail, and a gift shop.

Throughout the summer, a variety of refreshments are available. Throughout the rest of the year hot drinks and snacks are on sale from the visitor centre. BBQ pitches are available for hire and there are plenty of benches located around the park for picnics. For more adventurous members of the family bikes and boats are available for hire. The Park also contains an Outdoor Pursuits Centre and a High Ropes Aerial Adventure Course. The Park is the starting point of several stunning lakeside walks and you can also gain access to local nature reserves which attract a plethora of wildlife throughout the year. All facilities have disabled access. The Cotswold Country Park & Beach is open year round.

Entrance prices and times vary throughout the year dependant on the season, please call 01285 868096 or e-mail anna@watermarkclub.co.uk for details.

CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE

Prestbury Park, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4SH
Tel: 01242 513014 Fax: 01242 224227
E-mail: Cheltenham@jockeyclubracecourses.com
Web: www.cheltenham.co.uk

Lords, Wembley & Twickenham are recognised as the homes of their respective sports. Similarly, Cheltenham is the hallowed turf of National Hunt, or Jump, racing. Quite simply, every Owner, Trainer and Jockey dreams of winning at Cheltenham.

Over 16 days from October to May each year, Cheltenham presents the very best that the Sport can offer. There is simply no such thing as a small race at Cheltenham. Each is fiercely contested, and the major highlights of the Open in November, the Boylesports International in December and the Festival in March define the momentum of the season. And the scope of the site is not limited to racing either. From conferences and seminars to fairs and live entertainment, the centaur at Cheltenham provides a most versatile arena and a destination within Cheltenham.

For details on fixtures for racing at Cheltenham Racecourse visit our website or
tel/e-mail as above. For the Centaur, e-mail the centaur@jockeyclubracecourses.com or ring 01242 539538.

CLEARWELL CAVES

The Rocks, Clearwell, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8JR
Tel: 01594 832535 Fax: 01594 833362
E-mail: jw@clearwellcaves.com
Web: www.clearwellcaves.com
Opening Times: 1st March to 31st October (10am - 5pm)
Christmas Fantasy: 1st December to 24th December

Mined for iron over 4,000 years, the Caves represent a unique survival of an ancient Forest of Dean tradition of Free Mining, still producing pigments for natural paints.

Nine impressive caverns open to the public, with displays throughout.

'Christmas Fantasy' - Caverns are transformed into colourful, seasonal displays, ideal for the whole family!

There is a tempting tearoom and Cave shop which stocks minerals, books and gifts, including pigments from the mine. Educational and fun - a great underground experience for all the family!

For further information on our Caves in Coleford, Gloucestershire see our website.

THE DRAGONFLY MAZE

Rissington Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 2BN
Tel: 01451 822251

Open: March to October, 10am - 5pm. Winter times vary please contact to confirm.
Created by author and inventor Kit Williams, a fascinating puzzle of picture and word clues takes the visitor through twisting pathways to the pavilion home of the Minotoad with its room of a thousand mirrors.

COTSWOLD WILDLIFE PARK

Burford, Oxford, OX18 4JW
Tel: 01993 823006 Fax: 01993 823807
Web: www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk/gardens/
Open all year, daily from 10am

Our 140 acres of parkland makes for fantastic day out for gardening and animal enthusiasts alike.

Enjoy the exotic mammals, birds, plants and trees in the peaceful English gardens.

The varied grounds around the Parks listed Victorian Manor House offers a wealth of planting possibilities and styles.

For full details on our wildlife park and gardens in the Cotswolds see our website.

St Augustines Farm

Passage Road, Arlingham, Gloucester
Tel: 01452 740277 Fax: 01452 740277
E-mail: staugustines@btconnect.com

St Augustines is a working 106 acre organic dairy farm in the horseshoe bend of River Severn which has been in the same family for over 200 years. Milking, calf feeding, farm trail. We have had experience of schools visits since 1988. Programme of activities. Qualified teacher on-site.

Little Fleece Bookshop

Bisley Street, Painswick, Nr Stroud, GL6 6QQ
Tel: 01452 814213
E-mail: littlefleece@nationaltrust.org.uk

A 17th-century building, originally part of a former inn and restored in an exemplary ‘Arts & Crafts’ style in 1935. Now open as a bookshop, with the ground-floor room only on view

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Theme Parks

Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens

Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4JW
Tel: 01993 823006
Web: www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk

Located 2 miles South of Burford, Oxfordshire, on the A361. Burford is mid way between Oxford and Cheltenham on the A40.

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Walks & Viewpoints

Abbey Homes Farm

Near Cirencester
Web: countrywalks.defra.gov.uk