The Cotswolds was awarded an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1966, and this tells you what you need to know about the area. Some of the counties here are Oxfordshire and Glouchestershire, to let you know where it falls in the UK. It is a very beautiful area with rolling hills and amazing countryside. The Cotswalds are also rich in history and have wonderful opportunities to window shop in a laid back atmosphere.

The main attractions when in the Cotslawds are the beautiful and quaint towns. The capital, and largest town, is Cirenchester. While not the most beautiful, the location is good, so this town should probably be visited first.

The most famous town in the Cotswolds is Malmesbury, which most think is the oldest borough in all of England. This town is located on top of a hill, and this is why the town has the nickname ‘Queen of the hilltop towns’. This town sports excellent, low-key shopping, and the walls that once guarded the city can still be visited and seen.

The other town which must be visited is called Moreton-in-Marsh. If at all possible, visit on a Tuesday when the weekly markets take place. These started in the year 1227, and still continue to this day. Like a lot of places in the UK, wool and fabric were their specialties, and remain so to this day. There are also many tea-rooms and museums to visit here.

Overall, there are tons of things to do and see in the Cotswalds to keep your attention. Everywhere you go there is a piece of history, from famous gardens to Blenheim Palace, which is where Winston Churchill was born. If the kids get bored, take them to the Cotswolds Water Park, which has over 140 lakes and sports fun activities like swimming and fishing. The beauty of the Cotswolds will overwhelm you, and you will want to come back again and again.