Best Landmarks in The Cotswolds

8 landmarks

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   Historical landmark4.4★5,614 reviews

   Broadway Tower

   Perched on the second-highest point of the Cotswolds, Broadway Tower is an 18th-century Gothic folly with a romantic origin story and a rich cultural past. Designed by James Wyatt for the 6th Earl of Coventry, this six-sided stone tower served as a beacon hill, a private printing press, and a retreat for Pre-Raphaelite artists like William Morris. Today, it houses a museum across three floors and offers panoramic views across up to 16 counties. Visitors explore its battlements, turrets, and gargoyle-adorned architecture, wander the surrounding country park, and discover layers of history from Georgian aristocracy to the Arts and Crafts movement.

   Daily 10:00–17:00Price level $$Time to spend 1.5–3 hrs

   51 min drive · 26 km·Middle Hill, Broadway WR12 7LB

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   Residents association4.6★1,421 reviews

   National Trust - Bibury

   Bibury is a picturesque Cotswold village in Gloucestershire, England, renowned for Arlington Row—a stunning row of 17th-century weavers' cottages built of honey-colored stone that appear on British passports. Nestled on the banks of the River Coln, this charming settlement combines medieval heritage, working trout farms, and quintessential English countryside charm. William Morris famously called it 'the most beautiful village in England,' and it remains one of the Cotswolds' most visited and photographed destinations.

   Open 24 hoursTime to spend 1.5–4 hrs

   11 min drive · 5.3 km·Bibury, Cirencester GL7 5NP

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   Bridge4.4★464 reviews

   Folly Bridge

   Folly Bridge is an iconic stone bridge spanning the River Thames in Oxford, connecting the city centre with the southern suburb of Grandpont along the Abingdon Road. Built in 1825–27 by architect Ebenezer Perry, this Grade I listed structure stands at a site with over a thousand years of history, from the original oxen ford that gave Oxford its name to its role as a medieval defensive crossing. The bridge's two-part design separated by Folly Island offers picturesque views of the river and remains deeply connected to Oxford's rowing heritage, literary legacy, and architectural significance.

   Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–2 hrs

   87 min drive · 44 km·Abingdon Rd, Oxford OX1 4LB

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   Tourist attraction4.5★429 reviews

   Belas Knap Long Barrow

   A remarkably preserved Neolithic chambered long barrow dating to around 3000 BCE, situated on Cleeve Hill near Winchcombe in the Cotswolds. This outstanding example of a Cotswold-Severn cairn features an intriguing false entrance and four burial chambers, offering visitors a tangible connection to 5,000 years of human history. The site combines archaeological significance with scenic countryside walks and panoramic views across the rolling Cotswolds landscape.

   Open 24 hoursTime to spend 1–1.5 hrs

   32 min drive · 16 km·Winchcombe, Cheltenham GL54 5AL

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   Historical landmark4.6★134 reviews

   Uley Long Barrow (Hetty Pegler's Tump)

   Uley Long Barrow, locally known as Hetty Pegler’s Tump, is a 5,000-year-old Neolithic chambered tomb near Uley in Gloucestershire. This impressive long barrow, part of the Cotswold–Severn group, features a cruciform layout with a central passage and burial chambers you can enter. Partially reconstructed in the 19th century, it offers a rare, atmospheric glimpse into prehistoric burial practices, set in a peaceful field with views over the Severn Valley. Entry is free and open during daylight hours, making it a compelling stop for history lovers and walkers exploring the Cotswolds.

   Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs

   62 min drive · 31 km·Uley, Dursley GL11 5AR

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   Historical landmark4.5★55 reviews

   Nympsfield Long Barrow

   A 5,000-year-old Neolithic burial mound perched on a spectacular Cotswold hilltop, Nympsfield Long Barrow stands as one of Britain's most significant prehistoric monuments. This chambered tomb, part of the Cotswold-Severn group, reveals the burial practices and ritual beliefs of early farming communities through its partly exposed chambers and archaeological finds. Free to visit year-round, it offers breathtaking countryside views and a tangible connection to Britain's ancient past.

   Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.8–2.5 hrs

   60 min drive · 30 km·Cotswold Way, Gloucestershire GL11 5AU

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   Historical landmark4.7★11 reviews

   Bliss Tweed Mill

   Bliss Tweed Mill, a striking Grade II* listed Victorian building on the edge of Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, was built in 1872 to produce fine tweed from local wool. Designed by George Woodhouse, its mansion-like limestone façade and iconic domed chimney make it a distinctive landmark. Once a thriving industrial hub supplying military uniforms in WWI, the mill closed in 1980 and has since been converted into luxury apartments, preserving its historic character amidst scenic Cotswold countryside.

   Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs

   55 min drive · 27 km·3 Station Rd, Chipping Norton OX7 5HX

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   Tours

   Cotswold Journeys

   Cotswold Journeys is a family-run walking tour company based in Cheltenham, offering bespoke self-guided and guided walking holidays across the scenic Cotswolds. With over 35 years of experience, they provide meticulously planned itineraries, charming local accommodations, and seamless luggage transfers, allowing you to explore historic villages, rolling hills, and tranquil countryside at your own pace.

   Price level $$Time to spend 4–8 hrs

   36 min drive · 18 km·Nutterswood Cottage, Nutters Wood, Cleeve Hill, Cheltenham GL52 3PZ

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