The Cotswolds is a favourite tourist destination for people, both those that live in the UK and from further afield – with its beautiful, picturesque countryside and pretty villages it is easy to see the appeal. But it also has a lot of history and if you enjoy exploring and finding out some fascinating facts, it is a great place to visit for a holiday.
If you haven’t been to the Cotswolds before or you want to explore in a bit more depth a professional tour with someone like this Cotswold tours specialist cotswoldtour.co.uk is a great way to get around to the places you want to see the most. Here are just a few famous historical sites in the area…
Sudeley Castle – This impressive historic building is a place with over 1000 years of history – most famed for being the resting place of Katherine Parr the last wife of King Henry VIII, you can explore the beautiful building and learn its history as well as the stunning grounds. It is also a great place to go with kids over the easter break as they hold fun filled family activities and events.
Broadway Tower – Standing tall over the peaceful surrounding countryside is Broadway Tower – originally an 18th Century folly, this has had many purposes over the years – underneath the tower is a decommissioned nuclear bunker that visitors are able to book a tour to access.
Roman History in Cirencester – Cirencester is a town steeped in Roman history – it was once one of the most important Roman towns in the country and you can visit the Coronium museum, see the remains of the amphitheatre or head over to the Roman villa at Chedworth to see the beautiful mosaics.