Things to do with kids in The Cotswolds
Family days out across The Cotswolds, sorted by how far the drive is from your door. From farm parks and steam railways to free country parks and the village events the big sites miss.
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Farm parks
Lambs, tractor rides, soft barns and animal handling across the three counties.
Free days out
Country parks, woodland trails, museums and play areas that cost nothing to get into.
Rainy day ideas
Indoor places that work when the forecast does not: museums, soft play and model worlds.
Animals & wildlife
Wildlife parks, farms, aquariums and wetlands where kids get nose-to-nose with animals.
Steam railways
Heritage steam lines and miniature railways the train-mad will not stop talking about.
Castles & history
Castles, palaces, manor houses and living history that bring the past alive for kids.
Outdoors & adventure
Adventure playgrounds, woodland, arboretums, beaches and big-space days out.
Toddler-friendly
Gentle, buggy-friendly days out that genuinely suit the under-fives.
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What are the best days out with kids in The Cotswolds?
The Cotswolds has 10+ family days out on LittleWeekenders, including farm parks, wildlife parks, steam railways, castles and free country parks. Add your postcode to sort them by drive time and see the closest first.
What is free to do with children in The Cotswolds?
Plenty. Country parks, woodland trails and several museums are free to enter. Use the Free only filter or the free days out page to find them near you.
What is on this weekend in The Cotswolds?
For Sat 20 Jun – Sun 21 Jun we are listing 3 family events across The Cotswolds. The list refreshes through the week as new events are confirmed.