Free Things to Do in the Cotswolds
You can have a brilliant Cotswolds day without paying for tickets. The landscape does most of the heavy lifting—walks, views, village wandering, and a pub garden if the weather behaves.
Walks + viewpoints (always a win)
- Use Walks in the Cotswolds and filter down via Easy Walks.
- For panoramas, head to Cotswolds Viewpoints.
Village wandering & photography
- Pick one village and walk it slowly—lanes, churches, little bridges, old cottages.
- Early morning is best for photos (and fewer people).
Markets & local browsing
- Find local days out on Markets & Shopping.
- Even if you don’t buy much, it’s a great way to soak up local life.
Local tip
When you’ve picked your shortlist, check the map and cluster your day. The Cotswolds rewards slow travel — one area per day tends to feel better than racing around.
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