Things to do with kids in Bourton-on-the-Water

Bourton-on-the-Water is a Cotswold village on the River Windrush, often called the Venice of the Cotswolds for its low stone bridges. It is packed with family attractions including Birdland Park and Gardens, the Cotswold Motoring Museum and the famous model village.

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Moreton Showground, Batsford Road
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What are the best family days out near Bourton-on-the-Water?
Family days out near Bourton-on-the-Water include Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection, The Model Village at Bourton and Bourton Model Railway, all within easy reach. Add your postcode above to sort the full list of 18 attractions by drive time from your door.
What can you do on a rainy day with kids near Bourton-on-the-Water?
Good wet-weather options near Bourton-on-the-Water include Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection and Bourton Model Railway, both with indoor or undercover sections. Use the rainy day filter above to see all wet-weather options sorted by drive time.
What free things are there to do with kids near Bourton-on-the-Water?
Free family days out near Bourton-on-the-Water include Greystones Farm Nature Reserve, where entry costs nothing. Tap Free only above to see all no-entry-fee options sorted by how far the drive is.
Are there SEND-friendly days out near Bourton-on-the-Water?
Yes, Greystones Farm Nature Reserve is listed as SEND-friendly near Bourton-on-the-Water, with accessible paths, sensory areas or additional-needs provision. Filter by SEND-friendly above to see all options.