Museums · South West England
Cotswold District
In or near Kemble.
Cotswold is a local government district in Gloucestershire, England. It is named after the wider Cotswolds region and range of hills. The council is based in the district's largest town of Cirencester
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Cotswold District, the nearest railway station is Kemble, located 6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is GL7 2DA. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Cotswold is a local government district in Gloucestershire, England. It is named after the wider Cotswolds region and range of hills. The council is based in the district's largest town of Cirencester. The district also includes the towns of Chipping Campden, Fairford, Lechlade, Moreton-in-Marsh, Northleach, Stow-on-the-Wold and Tetbury, along with numerous villages and surrounding rural areas. In 2021 the district had a population of 91,125. The district covers nearly 450 square miles (1,200 km2), with some 80% of the land located within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The much larger area referred to as the Cotswolds encompasses nearly 800 square miles, spanning five counties: Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire, and Worcestershire. This large Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty had a population of 139,000 in 2016. Eighty per cent of the district lies within the River Thames catchment area, with the Thames itself and several tributaries including the River Windrush and River Leach running through the district. Lechlade is an important point on the river as the upstream limit of navigation. In the 2007 floods in the UK, rivers were the source of flooding of 53 per cent of the locations affected and the Thames at Lechlade reached record levels with over 100 reports of flooding. The neighbouring districts are South Gloucestershire, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Cheltenham, Wychavon, Stratford-on-Avon, West Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse, Swindon and
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Official information
The Cotswold District features a variety of markets including weekly Charter and Farmers' Markets, as well as monthly Arts & Crafts and specialty markets. Visitors can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with various events and festivals throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Cotswold is a local government district in Gloucestershire, England. It is named after the wider Cotswolds region and range of hills. The council is based in the district's largest town of Cirencester. The district also includes the towns of Chipping Campden, Fairford, Lechlade, Moreton-in-Marsh, Northleach, Stow-on-the-Wold and Tetbury, along with numerous villages and surrounding rural areas. In 2021 the district had a population of 91,125. The district covers nearly 450 square miles (1,200 km2), with some 80% of the land located within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The much larger area referred to as the Cotswolds encompasses nearly 800 square miles, spanning five counties: Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire, and Worcestershire. This large Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty had a population of 139,000 in 2016. Eighty per cent of the district lies within the River Thames catchment area, with the Thames itself and several tributaries including the River Windrush and River Leach running through the district. Lechlade is an important point on the river as the upstream limit of navigation. In the 2007 floods in the UK, rivers were the source of flooding of 53 per cent of the locations affected and the Thames at Lechlade reached record levels with over 100 reports of flooding. The neighbouring districts are South Gloucestershire, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Cheltenham, Wychavon, Stratford-on-Avon, West Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse, Swindon and Wiltshire.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The district was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972. The new district covered the area of five former districts, which were all abolished at the same time: The new district was named Cotswold, reflecting its central position within the hills and wider region of that name.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.7190, -1.9680
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Cirencester
- Postcode
- GL7 2DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Phone
- 01285 655646
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble — 6 km
- Official site
- cirencester.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Cotswold District (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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St Mary's Abbey
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Cirencester Abbey
Cathedrals · 0.1 km
Cirencester Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 0.1 km
Gosditch House
Historic houses · 0.1 km
Church of St. John the Baptist, Cirencester
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Horace the Hare
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
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Baptist Chapel
Chapels · 0.2 km
Weavers Hall
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Cirencester War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Hospital Of St John
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Cirencester Markets
Farmers’ markets · 0.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cotswold District?
- Cotswold District is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL7 2DA), in the parish of Cirencester.
- What is Cotswold District?
- Cotswold is a local government district in Gloucestershire, England. It is named after the wider Cotswolds region and range of hills. The council is based in the district's largest town of Cirencester
- How do I get to Cotswold District?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL7 2DA.
- Who owns Cotswold District?
- Cotswold District is owned by Cotswold District Council.
- Is Cotswold District a protected site?
- Yes — Cotswold District is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Cotswold District?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL7 2DA.