Location: Cotswolds
Top Things to do in Cotswolds
Top 10 Classes & Workshops 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. Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre is located on two floors of Lock Warehouse in Gloucester Docks. The centre aims to celebrate the creativity of the people of Gloucestershire. There is a shop selling a wide variety of arts and crafts made exclusively in Gloucestershire, exhibitions, artists' studios, classrooms where arts and crafts courses are run and a cafe specialising in local produce (check website for cafe opening times.)
2. Hookshouse Pottery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Studio Pottery producing high fired stoneware domestic and garden pots, all hand thrown and mostly wood fired. There is a showroom at the pottery where the finished work can be seen and purchased. It is usually possible to view the workshop and see any work in progress, and visitors are welcome to ask about the production methods. There is a one and a half acre garden attached to the Pottery which is open to visitors from April to July. The garden offers a combination of open perspectives and intimate corners, and includes borders, shrubs, woodland glade, water garden with flowform cascades, kitchen garden and orchard. It is run on organic principles.
Reviewed By MandiLou62 - Sherston, United Kingdom
We visited Hookshouse Pottery for the first time, having seen some examples of the pottery at a local Art Exhibition. We were warmly greeted and shown to the Showroom by Christopher White, the potter, and left to look at his work, with a cowbell to ring if we had any questions! The pottery is hand crafted on site and is of a fantastic quality and originality. We bought a lovely planter for the garden and a smaller pot for the house. The pieces are well priced and there is a good range of designs. We would strongly recommend a visit.
3. Farncombe Estate Day Breaks
4. Cotswold Driving Experiences - Rally
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 316 reviews
Rally driving school offering fun rally experiences days out to petrol heads aged 10 years old and above. Ideal for stag/hen parties, birthday parties and corporate days out!
Reviewed By Bengass07
Great fun for two teenagers they loved it helpful friendly staff and amazing COVID-19 facilities Including always washing hands and always cleaning between people in the car highly recommend
5. Ben Long Falconry Courses and Experience Days
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By caronb246 - Coventry, United Kingdom
I had an amazing afternoon. Patrick, our host, was an entertaining and thoughtful host who was incredibly passionate about the birds and a font of knowledge about them. To get close to these birds was an absolute honour and one I won't forget in a hurry. Thank you to all involved.
6. Dancing Trousers Cookery School
7. Italian Cookery Courses
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Italian Cookery Courses are a British specialist tour organiser offering high quality culinary vacations in the Monferrato region of Piedmont in North West Italy. Our vacations include luxury accommodation and escorted gastro-experiences aimed at those visitors with an interest in the food and wines of Italy.
8. Hands on Bushcraft
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
9. The Falconry School
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5.0 based on 61 reviews
The Falconry School is a small and intimate establishment dedicated to giving the client the opportunity to learn about falconry and to experience of handling and flying exciting birds of prey. These raptors can include owls, hawks, falcons and eagles.Although The Falconry School is not open to casual visitors, days and half days can be booked easily and often at short notice if necessary.
Reviewed By M1182QErachelb - Bristol, United Kingdom
Brilliant afternoon getting to know a lot more about birds of prey and falconry. Patrick was excellent, friendly, informative and knowledgeable. I can thoroughly recommend them.
10. Daylesford Cookery School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 73 reviews
Daylesford is a community with food at its heart. From our home on our 2350-acre organic farm set in the idyllic Cotswolds, a day at the Cookery School is a must for anyone who shares our passion for real food. From classic courses such as Quick & Simple Suppers and Seasonal Dinner Party, to specialised courses like Artisan Bread Making, Nose to Tail Butchery or Ferments to Eat and Drink, you’ll find practical and imaginative courses to suit all interests.
Reviewed By Chris81AstonMagna
My son and godson attended a rearranged class this week. Fantastic fun, lots of content and even a trip outside to the market garden and to see the animals. Great full circle approach. I have met the team a number of times now and they are a great bunch. Would definitely recommend this.
