Things to do with kids in The Cotswolds

Family days out across The Cotswolds, sorted by how far the drive is from your door. From farm parks and steam railways to free country parks and the village events the big sites miss.

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This weekend in The Cotswolds

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SAT · 5 Sep 2026
Moreton-in-Marsh Show
Moreton Showground, Batsford Road
0–23–45–78–1112+
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Family attractions in The Cotswolds

Evergreen places worth the trip, any weekend of the year.

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Hidcote
Chipping Campden
3–45–78–1112+
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Dover's Hill
Chipping Campden
0–23–45–78–1112+
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Farm parks

Lambs, tractor rides, soft barns and animal handling across the three counties.

Free days out

Country parks, woodland trails, museums and play areas that cost nothing to get into.

Rainy day ideas

Indoor places that work when the forecast does not: museums, soft play and model worlds.

Animals & wildlife

Wildlife parks, farms, aquariums and wetlands where kids get nose-to-nose with animals.

Steam railways

Heritage steam lines and miniature railways the train-mad will not stop talking about.

Castles & history

Castles, palaces, manor houses and living history that bring the past alive for kids.

Outdoors & adventure

Adventure playgrounds, woodland, arboretums, beaches and big-space days out.

Toddler-friendly

Gentle, buggy-friendly days out that genuinely suit the under-fives.
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The Cotswolds days out, answered

What are the best days out with kids in The Cotswolds?
Among the best family days out in The Cotswolds are Cotswold Farm Park, Birdland Park & Gardens, Chastleton House and The Model Village at Bourton. There are 19 attractions listed across the county in total, sorted by drive time once you add your postcode.
What are good rainy day activities for kids in The Cotswolds?
Good wet-weather choices in The Cotswolds include Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection, Bourton Model Railway and Cotswold Farm Park, all with indoor or undercover areas. Browse the rainy day activities page to see all wet-weather options sorted by drive time from your door.
What is free to do with children in The Cotswolds?
Free family days out in The Cotswolds include Dover's Hill and Greystones Farm Nature Reserve, where entry costs nothing. Use the Free only filter or the free days out page to find more, sorted by drive time.
What toddler-friendly days out are there in The Cotswolds?
There are several buggy-friendly and toddler-suited days out listed in The Cotswolds, including farm parks with gentle animal areas and free country parks with flat paths. Browse the toddler-friendly category or use the Toddler filter to see them sorted by how far the drive is.
Are there SEND-friendly days out in The Cotswolds?
Yes, Greystones Farm Nature Reserve is listed as SEND-friendly in The Cotswolds, with accessible paths, sensory areas or additional-needs provision. Browse the SEND-friendly category to see all options.