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Cotswolds holidays to do - things and places to discover

The Cotswolds is a beautiful region, which falls in the counties of Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, among others. It 'was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1966 and contains real honey colored villages and picturesque towns, picturesque English countryside and the Cotswolds.

There are a number of events in the region to explore the lively market town on endless paths through the Cotswolds countryside. There are also manyto visit historic houses and gardens in England.

Local communities

The Cotswolds is the heart of the English countryside, where small towns and villages in the Cotswolds have maintained and preserved the English character and charm. Cirencester is the largest city and is regarded as "capital of the famous Cotswolds. A few cities to visit:

Malmesbury

Malmesbury is said to be the oldest city in England, and his presence will hillmeans that, as the "Queen of the mountain villages is described. The city has two forks of the river Avon and curves steep slopes surrounding the act together as a natural defense. The great stone walls that were once used to be degree of safety for the city to see even to this day, along with houses weavers' are scattered along the High Street, most cities like the Cotswolds, was a wealthy wool town of Malmesbury. Today the city is still alive and Vibrating always presents a good selectionsmall independent stores, where the large chain stores are very rare in the city.

Moreton-in-Marsh

Moreton-in-Marsh is the head of the Evenlode Valley on the Fosse Way, an important Roman road linking the south coast, was in Lincoln. The city was granted in 1227 on the charter market, and weekly markets are still every Tuesday. As has been Malmesbury Moreton-in-Marsh, to use heavily in wool and cloth, which was involved the sourceIncome during the medieval years. Currently, the city with shops, tea houses, galleries and the Wellington Aviation Museum and Art is a paradise for lovers of World War II in rows.

Attractions

The Cotswolds reflects the history strewn with their big houses, monasteries and palaces throughout the region. Blenheim Palace home of the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Located at 2,100 hectaresa beautiful park, large lawns and award winning gardens.

The Cotswolds is also home to some of the finest gardens in England, from small cottage gardens, the most famous gardens, such as Abbey House Gardens in Malmesbury, which is filled with fabulous garden designs and bold flavors. Westonbirt Arboretum in Tetbury show more than 18,000 copies and has one of the world's finest collections of trees and shrubs.

Cotswold Water Park is another place worth a visitand offers something for everyone. And 'largest water park of Great Britain and consists of 140 lakes, 40 miles square. Activities include sailing, fishing, swimming and cycling.

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