Location: Cotswolds
Top Things to do in Cotswolds
The 10 Best Churches & Cathedrals in Cotswolds, England
The Cotswolds (/ˈkɒtswoʊldz/ KOTS-wohldz, /-wəldz/ -wəldz) is an area in south central England containing the Cotswold Hills, a range of rolling hills which rise from the meadows of the upper Thames to an escarpment, known as the Cotswold Edge, above the Severn Valley and Evesham Vale. The area is defined by the bedrock of Jurassic limestone that creates a type of grassland habitat rare in the UK and that is quarried for the golden coloured Cotswold stone. It contains unique features derived from the use of this mineral; the predominantly rural landscape contains stone-built villages, historical towns and stately homes and gardens. The population of the District is about 84,000.
Restaurants in Cotswolds
1. St. Mary's Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By aaxx123
A beautiful church and courtyard. The stain glass windows are fabulous and the crunch itself is a magnificent building. Even if you’re not religious, it’s a beautiful piece of art and history. Free to look around and lots of information and free audio guide! Amazing! Defiantly worth a visit!
2. St Michael and St Martins Church
3. St Georges Church
4. All Saints Church
5. St Andrews Church
6. Tewkesbury Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,843 reviews
Reviewed By 343janeq
We were truly impressed by our visit to Tewkesbury Abbey, amazing historic building and truly impressive craftsmanship.. well worth a visit..
7. St. Mary's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By craigluscar - Dunfermline, United Kingdom
This church is one of the best attractions in Bibury sitting on the east end of the village . There has been a church on this site since 8th century ad and there are many Saxon Stones in the church and the church is a Grade 1 listed Savon Church .There are many fine stained glass windows and the graveyard has many gravestones of a fair age .
8. Parish Church of St John Baptist
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 564 reviews
Reviewed By LouiseH562 - Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
So glad we stepped in on our visit so much to see as well as a beautiful space it has very old remains of wall paintings, brasses, Anne Boleyn cup, two organs, rood screen, stained glass, vaulted ceilings.
9. Church of St Edmund
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
10. Gloucester Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,496 reviews
Reviewed By travelling_teena - San Francisco, United States
Gloucester Cathedral offers at least 3 tours (costs range 7-13 GBP) and they are conducted by volunteer locals, so I feel fine paying/contributing. I took the Highlights and the Tower tour total of 30min and 1hr respectively, (couldn't fit the Crypt tour) both done by lively docents who know their Norman vs. Perpendicular architecture and history. book when you enter. You could walk around on your own, but having a local guide you also get more interesting commentary.
