If you are considering visiting the Cotswolds, December is a great time to do it. Although it is lovely all year around, in the summer it tends to be much busier. In December however, you can enjoy the twinkling lights in the villages, the beautiful winter landscapes and the festive activities that go on around the area.
Whenever you go, it helps to go on a professional tour like these Cotswolds tours https://cotswoldtour.co.uk to get to know the area. If you are wanting to think of some things to do in the Cotswolds this December, here are some ideas for you…
There are plenty of places to go around the Cotswolds if you enjoy shopping in Christmas markets. Places like Cheltenham and Cirencester hold Christmas markets where you will be able to find delicious food and drink as well as lots of special and unique gifts if you are looking to do some Christmas shopping.
If you love the great outdoors the wintery landscape is a beautiful place to explore at this time of the year. The most well-known walking route is the Cotswold way, however there are plenty of other places to walk in the area too. Visit Broadway and wander around the park up to the tower, Painswick Beacon for stunning views and Snowshill Manor and Garden.
There are lots of festive attractions in the area too – Soudley Castle has a beautiful light trail to walk around in the evening and Blenheim palace is always well decorated for the festive season with lots of Christmas events for the whole family.
