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Local Attractions

Distance from farm: 5.2 miles

Hook Norton Brewer

Brewery Lane, Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, OX15 5NY

Website : https://www.hooky.co.uk/

Email : brewery@hooky.co.uk

Telephone : 01608 730384

Brewing since 1849, Hook Norton Brewery is a proudly independent family owned, fifth generation brewery based in the heart of the Cotswold Hills.
Brewing on the same site for over a century and a half; still housed in the original buildings, Hook Norton Brewery invites you to come and experienced the unique sights, sounds and smells of a historic brewery at work and share in their passion and commitment to beer.

They offer brewery tours through the 5 storey Victorian Tower Brewery where you can learn all about the traditional methods still use to make their beer. Highlights include their original steam engine, installed in 1899 it was used to provide the motive power for the brewery. They run the Steam Engine on the first Saturday of each month. The tour ends with a tutored tasting of their core beer range plus whichever crafty ale is on the bar.

They have a brewery shop selling beer, artisan gifts and merchandise and a cafe serving homemade pies (Hooky Ale of course), pasties, bread, baguettes, cheese, teas and coffee’s.

Keeping traditions alive they still use their four shire horses Nelson, Major, Roger and Winston to carry out a weekly dray deliveries to the local pubs in and around Hook Norton.

Distance from farm: 5.4 miles

Heythrop Zoological Gardens

Image of a leopard at Heythrop Zoological Park

Leopard at Heythrop Zoological park

Green Lane, Heythrop, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5TU

Office opening hours: 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Enquiries will be answered within 24-48 hours

Phone: 01608 683 420

Website: www.heythropzoologicalgardens.org

Heythrop Zoo is set at a private location in the beautiful Cotswolds. Their mission is to educate on animal welfare and behaviour, advance animal training standards worldwide and inspire the next generation to be the guardians of the wonderful animals and nature on our planet. They we are not open to the general public on a day-to-day basis, but they are able to offer you exclusive and unforgettable animal experiences by appointment only for exclusive visits and also animal encounters. Voted No1 experience in our area by Tripadvisor, this is an unforgettable experience! Many of the animals are featured in films and T.V programs.

Distance from farm: 5.8 miles Fairytale Farm attraction near Heath Farm Holiday Cottages 

Fairytale Farm

Southcombe, Chipping Norton,  OX7 5QH

Opening hours: 10am to 5pm every day

Phone: 01608 238014

Website: www.fairytalefarm.co.uk

Email: info@fairytalefarm.co.uk

Fairytale Farm is divided into five main zones: Huff and Puff for adventure play; Enchanted Walk for their fairytale sensory experience; Alfie and Friends, where you can meet all the amazing animals; Jack's Yard, where you can visit Mouse Town, play in the sandpit and enjoy the Café and indoor play area; and the new Fairy Dell area. Loads of events throughout the season.

Distance from farm: 9.5 miles

The Cotswolds Distillery

Phillip's Field, Whichford Road, Stourton, Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5HG

Phone: 01608 238 533

E-Mail: info@cotswoldsdistillery.com

Website: www.cotswoldsdistillery.com

Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday: 11am - 4pm

Nestled in the beautiful Warwickshire countryside, The Cotswolds Distillery is the first of its kind in the area, and the closest working distillery to London. Surrounded by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the distillery has been built in traditional Cotswolds stone and set in beautifully landscaped gardens. Their shop and tasting room is open Mon-Sat from 9am to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 4pm and has been designed with visitors in mind. Much like a home from home you can sit back, relax and enjoy a tasting in front of their cosy log fire. Their Dry Gin was voted 'The Best London Dry Gin' in the World Gin Awards! The Cotswolds Distillery is also winner of the Traveller's Choice Award 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021.

Distance from farm: 15.3 miles Yellow Hat Tribe Gallery near Heath Farm Holiday Cottages   

The Yellow Hat Tribe Gallery

Church Westcote, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 6SJ

Website : theyellowhattribe.net

Email: irene@theyellowhattribe.net

Telephone : 01993 832042

The Yellow Hat Tribe exhibits the work of artist Irene Tyack, the creator of The Yellow Hat Tribe. This is contemporary art with a difference. The popularity of her work has grown enormously over the last few years and her original acrylics, watercolours and limited editions lithographs can now be found in private collections all over the world.

Distance from farm: 16.6 miles

Cotswold Falconry Centre

Batsford Park, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 9AB

Phone: 01386 701043

Website: www.cotswold-falconry.co.uk

Email: info@cotswold-falconry.co.uk

Eagles, Hawks, Owls, Falcons and other Birds of Prey - in all over 150 Birds - can be seen either in the Breeding Aviaries or on the Flying Displays which are held several times daily.  Enjoy these wonderful birds whilst finding out about their conservation.

Distance from farm: 16.5 miles

Coggs Manor Farm

Church Lane, Witney OX28 3LA

Phone: 01993 772602

Website: www.cogges.org.uk

A living museum in the manor house and grounds, with demonstrations, tours and animal feeding. Used for filming parts of Downton Abbey.

Distance from farm: 18.6 miles British Motor Museum near Heath Farm Holiday Cottages

British Motor Museum

Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ

Website : www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk

Email: enquiries@britishmotormuseum.co.uk

Phone : 01926 895300

Opening times: 7 days a week from 10am - 5pm

The British Motor Museum houses the world's largest collection of historic British cars. The museum has over 400 cars spanning the years from the 1890's to the present day.

Distance from farm: 18.8 miles

The Hawkstone Brewing Company

College Farm, Stow Road, Bourton on the Water, Glos. GL54 2HN

Phone: 01451 824488

Website: https://hawkstone.com/

Email: info@hawkstone.co

Hawkstone is the perfect brand of barley belligerence and outright brewing skill. The Guardian said "Hats off. They've created something really special" Endorsed by Jeremy Clarkson and headed up by master brewer Rick Keene, Hawkstone offers brewery tours and tasting sessions.
Their expert tour guides will teach you all about the history of Hawkstone, how their lager is brewed and show you around the brewhouse, all supported, of course, by generous sampling.Brewery tours last around 2 hours. If you cannot find a suitable date & time, please email them. Over 18's only.

Distance from farm: 19.7 miles

The Model Village

Old New Inn, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, GL54 2AF

Website : www.theoldnewinn.co.uk

Email: bourtonmodelvillage@theoldnewinn.co.uk

Telephone : 01451 820467

The Model Village is a 9:1 scale replica of Bourton-on-the-Water built from the local Cotswold stone. Through the heart of the Model Village runs a miniature River Windrush - about a metre wide. It flows from the working water mill, beneath replicas of five of Bourton's famous stone bridges, on its way to the Thames. Visitors of the Model Village get a voucher for 10% off food following their visit at The Old New Inn next door.

Distance from farm: 19.7 miles

Bloody Bourton Walking Tours

Phone: 07954 182016

Tours start every Friday & Saturday at 7pm.

Walking Tour of Bourtons Bloody past. Hear the murky history of the village, tales of ghosts, murder most foul, bloody battle, religious persecution, mythical creatures, secret rooms, witchcraft, legends & superstitions, crime &punishment & much more! Edward Charnel will guide you from the war memorial on the village green.

Distance from farm: 19.7 miles

Cotswold Perfumery Ltd

Factory Tours and Creative perfumery Courses.

Victoria Street, Bourton on the Water, Glos. GL54 2BU

Phone: 01451 820698

Website: www.cotswold-perfumery.co.uk

Email: sales@cotswold-perfumery.co.uk

The Cotswold Perfumery is where perfumes are created by John Stephen - the chief perfumer. It is also where Perfume Courses are run, where fragrances are available in the retail shop, where Factory Tours can be booked.

Distance from farm: 19.8 miles Giraffe at Cotswold Wildlife Park near Heath Farm Holiday Cottages  

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

Bradwell Grove, Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4JP

Phone:  01993 823 006

Email: enquiries@cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk

Website: www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk

Stroll around the Cotswold Wildlife Park and get eye-to-eye with Giraffe, watch Rhinos graze on the lawns of the Manor House, walk with Lemurs, explore the adventure playground or take a ride on Bella the Train. Watch the daily Penguin talk at 11am & 3pm or the daily Lemur talk at midday. The stunning gardens and themed borders, make a beautiful backdrop to the animals. With over 260 different animal species in over 120 acres of mature parkland, there’s plenty of space to relax and get closer to wildlife!

Distance from farm: 19.9 miles

The Dragonfly Maze

Rissington Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2BN

Website: https://thedragonflymaze.com/

Email: info@thedragonflymaze.com

Telephone : 01451 822252

The Dragonfly Maze has a central pavilion, constructed of local materials, housing the fabulous automated sculptures hand crafted by artist, sculptor and writer Kit Williams. There's no online/phone booking system & there's limited daily time slots available which are sold from the kiosk onsite. Open from 10am.
It is a small maze and to prevent overcrowding they have a set number of time slots available per hour and also a maximum capacity at any given time. Average time taken 20 - 50 minutes.

A life size velociraptor at Birdland near Heath Farm Holiday Cottages Distance from farm: 19.9 miles

Birdland

Rissington Road, Bourton on the Water, Glos. GL54 2BN

Phone: 01451 820480

Website: www.birdland.co.uk

Email: info@birdland.co.uk

Beautiful park and gardens set in nine acres of gardens and woodland containing over 500 birds. The Park was one of the first bird encounters to open in the UK. There are over 130 species of birds on display, from some of the rarest, to the most unique species that have developed to live in a specific habitat. Birdland Park & Gardens is home to the only breeding group in the UK for King Penguins. Discover exotic and rare birds as you explore the Park and Gardens. Flamingos, pelicans, cranes, storks, cassowary and waterfowl live in their riverside habitat with parrots, owls, pheasants, hornbills, touracos and many more inhabiting over 50 aviaries. Temperate and Desert Houses are home to birds who enjoy hotter and drier conditions. There’s even a Jurassic park home to more than 30 different dinosaurs ranging from a metre-long baby stegosaurus to a 5 metre tall brachiosaurus!

Distance from farm: 20.4 miles

The Crocodile Farm

Burford Road, Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3NX

Phone: 01993 846353

Email: info@crocodilesoftheworld.co.uk

Website: www.crocodilesoftheworld.co.uk

Opening Times 10.00am – 5.00pm

Come face-to-face with some of the world’s most feared predators in a fun, safe and stimulating environment. With under-water viewing, talks, animal encounters and feeds throughout the day there’s plenty to keep you occupied at the UK’s only Crocodile Zoo. They are dedicated to the conservation of these incredible animals and want to share our passion with you.

From critically endangered Siamese crocodiles from Cambodia, to Chinese alligators, Nile Crocodiles and American alligators, a visit to Crocodiles of the World in Oxfordshire will take you on a journey of discovery around the world meeting different species of crocodiles, caiman and alligators, as well as meerkats, otters, and Galapagos tortoises. They're also one of only four zoos in the UK where you can see a Komodo dragon, the world’s largest living lizard.

Distance from farm: 22.3 miles
The Oxford Artisan Distillery

Web: www.theoxfordartisandistillery.com/
Email: info@theoxfordartisandistillery.com
Phone: 01865 767918
Old Depot, South Park, Cheney Lane, Oxford OX3 7QJ

They welcome visitors to the distillery for a behind-the scenes-experience where you can discover and understand the principles behind their unique approach to distilling and follow their production processes which make their craft spirits so original and special.

You’ll get the opportunity to really see what goes into their spirits, everything is very visible and it’s a perfect environment to truly understand grain to glass craft distilling.

Distance from farm: 23.7 milesAdam Henson with a White Park bull at Cotswold Farm Park Near Heath Farm Holiday Cottages

Cotswold Farm Park

Bemborough Farm, Kineton, Glos, GL54 5UG

Phone: 01451 850307

Email: info@cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk

Website: www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk

Set up in 1971 to help protect some of the rare breeds of farm animal. They are passionate about all that they do there and are dedicated to delivering the best of British farming, through a sustainable and authentic approach

Distance from farm: 24.8 miles  The Little Soap Company

The Little Soap Company,

The Workshop, 99 Upper High Street, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7AL

Phone: 01386 853025

Email: info@littlesoapcompany.co.uk

Website: www.littlesoapcompany.co.uk

Little Soap School offers luxury day courses in their fabulous Cotswold Stone Workshop in the heart of Broadway. Learn how to make your own Soaps, Creams and Balms. They teach one on one or in small groups. Pre-Booking is essential as the workshops book up very quickly - they have people booking 6-12 months ahead usually!

Distance from farm: 24.8 milesLady statue at Butterfly Farm in Stratford upon Avon Swallowtail at Straftford Butterfly Farm

Stratford Butterfly Farm

Stratford-Upon-Avon,  CV37 7LS

Phone: +44 (0)1789 299 288

Website: http://www.butterflyfarm.co.uk/attraction/

Email: enquiries@butterflyfarm.co.uk

The Uk's largest tropical butterfly paradise! Come rain or shine enjoy the unique pleasure of discovering hundreds of the world's most spectacular and beautiful butterflies flying in an exotic environment of tropical blossom with splashing waterfalls and fish-filled pools.

Distance from farm: 25.5 miles

Shakespeare's New Place
Walk in Shakespeare's footsteps

Web: https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/visit/shakespeares-new-place/

Email: info@shakespeare.org.uk

Tel: 01789 204016
22 Chapel Street
Stratford-upon-Avon,
Warwickshire,
CV37 6EP

Exhibition Centre, Explore Gardens historic & modern, childrens activities all year round, artwork that inspired Shakespear, From lectures and performances to hands-on family fun. Walk in Shakespeare’s footsteps and meet the man behind the works in a fascinating new exhibition. Discover beautiful gardens and specially-commissioned artworks.
Shakespeare’s New Place was his family home from 1597 until he died in the house in 1616. The house was demolished in 1759, a registered garden has been designed to commemorate the importance of the site and allow visitors to make their own personal connection with Shakespeare.

Distance from farm: 26.2 miles

Cotswold Motoring Museum and Toy Collection

The Old Mill, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, GL54 2BY

Website : www.cotswoldmotoringmuseum.co.uk

Email: info@boundless.co.uk

Telephone : 01451 821255

Though the main focus is on motoring, the Museum is full of the everyday paraphernalia that made motoring so popular including picnic sets from the 1920s, alongside caravans, radio sets, gramophones and knitted swimsuits. It is also the home of the little super hero car 'Brum'.

Distance from farm: 26.5 milesGloucestershire and Warkwickshire Railway

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway

The Railway Station, Toddington, Gloucestershire, GL54 5DT

Website : www.gwsr.com

Telephone : 01242 621405

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is volunteer-run steam and diesel heritage railway in the English Cotswolds, offering some fine view across the Vale of Evesham on one site and the Cotswold escarpment - including Cleeve Hill, the highest point of the Cotswolds, on the other. The journey includes a long, dark tunnel as well as a magnificent viaduct. It offers a round trip of almost 30 miles between Cheltenham Racecourse and Broadway, via Gotherington, Winchcombe, Hayles Abbey Halt and Toddington. This makes it one of the UK’s leading heritage railways. The railway organises a wide range of special events for families and those with an enthusiasm for railways, details of which are on the railway’s lively website. The line used to be part of the Great Western Railway’s route from Stratford upon Avon to Cheltenham. It’s often called the ‘Friendly Line in the Cotswolds’ while local people used to call it the ‘Honeybourne Line’ - but however you want to describe this lovely railway, a warm welcome awaits you!

Distance from farm: 28.1 miles

 Warwick Castle

Warwick CV34 4QU

Website: www.warwick-castle.com

Email: customer.information@warwick-castle.com

Phone: 0871 265 2000

Warwick Castle is a medieval castle developed from an original built by William the Conqueror in 1068. Warwick is the county town of Warwickshire, England, situated on a bend of the River Avon. There's plenty to entertain the most active of little knights or princesses at Warwick Castle, from the Horrible Histories® Adventure maze and Pageant Playground to an amazing birds of prey show. Explore Warwick Castle, where you'll be surrounded by more than 1,100 years of jaw-dropping history, magic, myth and adventure!

Attractions at Warwick Castle include: Horrible Histories Maze, Horrible Histories Easter Show, Bird of Prey Show, The Castle Dungeon and Experience a Themed Banquet.

Distance from farm: 38.1 miles

Cotswold Water Park

Cirencester, GL7 5QF

Website: www.waterpark.org

Phone: 01285 868096

The Cotswold Water Park is an area of 40 square miles, with more than 150 lakes, set across the countryside of Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and West Oxfordshire. Activities and amenities  include: watersports, food & drink, birdwatching, beach, cycling, various events, nature reserves, parks & picnic sites & walking.