Larkswold is a crafting destination for those who wish to experience a craft workshop in a relaxing and restorative environment. Their aim is to send you away feeling rejuvenated! The Larkswold garden studio is beautifully decorated, and overlooks a wildflower meadow. Long tables allow plenty of space, and the coffee is always on to enjoy with their homemade cakes.
Discover a new hobby this year and book yourself an Archery/ Air Rifle/Crossbow beginner lesson at The Cotswold Range. Unlike many ranges The Cotswold Range has sheltered shooting huts which allows you to continue even in bad weather. All lessons are done with beginners in mind however if you have done these activities before the team are sure that you have not done it their way before. With a huge selection of games available and Hall of Fames to be conquered, let the fun competitions begin!
Now you can combine the fun of e-biking with truly unique, local experiences to create memories that will last forever. Enjoy private tours around the historic Donnington Brewery, to learn the art of brewing traditional English ale in this stunningly beautiful setting, or if you prefer lager, discover the secrets of brewing Bavarian-styled craft lager at the Cotswold Brew Co., a thriving micro-brewery with a huge following.
Your day out includes an e-bike ride out to the brewery of your choice, a small group guided tour including tastings, lunch, a glorious return ride back to Kingham taking in the Slaughters, Bourton on the Water, plus more delightful north Cotswold scenery, and a souvenir gift pack.
If you have ever dreamed of creating your own perfume why not attend one of The Cotswold Perfumery course. The courses run throughout the year in a dedicated teaching room/laboratory. One day or more advanced five-day courses available.
Honeybourne Pottery specialises in both thrown and slab-built pieces, creating handmade tableware for people to use and enjoy on an everyday basis. Workshops range from one-off potter’s wheel taster sessions, to longer courses; spanning 10-week terms, taught from their studio in Honeybourne.
The studio and natural surroundings create a calm space away from the stresses of the outside world, where people can escape and experience the therapeutic benefits of working with clay.
PRESENT YOUR OWN RADIO BROADCAST’
Have you ever wanted to be a DJ - create and present your own live show on radio? Well if so, this one is for you! A live broadcasting experience at Cotswolds Radio’s very own studio at The Old Prison, Northleach. We will guide you through the creation of your show and set you up to broadcast live to the Cotswolds (and the World) on a date and time to suit you. Your show will also be recorded for you to keep forever!
Give your tastebuds a treat with a vineyard tour and wine tasting at the award-winning Little Oak Vineyard, where you’ll sample their high-quality white wine, award-winning sparkling wine and superb brandy.
You'll start your experience with a short introduction about the vineyard and its wine before heading out on a fascinating tour around the vineyard. Once back in the tasting room you'll taste and learn about the white wines, sparkling wine and brandy made by Little Oak.
Nestled in the Warwickshire countryside, the Cotswolds Distillery is the first and only full-scale distillery within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Using the best local ingredients, they craft world-class spirits and liqueurs including the award-winning Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky and Cotswolds Dry Gin.
The beautiful and charming Visitor Centre, made with traditional Cotswolds honey-coloured stone, is open seven days a week and includes a shop stocked with the distillery's range of Outstanding Natural Spirits and a café which offers a delicious and carefully crafted menu using locally sourced ingredients.
The Cotswold Way is one of Britain's most popular walking trails. Check out their website for guides and maps for walking trails at The Cotswolds.