17th – 20th September 2026
The Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials is one of the highlights of the British equestrian calendar, held each September in the spectacular grounds of Blenheim Palace.
31st May 2027
The famous Cheese Rolling takes place each spring at Cooper’s Hill, just a short drive from Bruern. Dating back hundreds of years, this unique Cotswolds tradition sees competitors chase a 9lb wheel of Double Gloucester cheese down the steep hillside, with races taking place throughout the afternoon.
1st – 5th September 2027
Salon Privé is one of the highlights of the Cotswolds’ summer events calendar, taking place at Blenheim Palace and bringing together some of the world’s most exceptional classic cars, supercars and luxury brands.
Right up the road from Bruern cottages, Bruern Farms offers a range of workshops including outdoor forages, as well as the seasonal markets in the farm yard.
28th April – 3rd May 2027
Cheltenham has become one of the country’s best-loved jazz festivals, home to over 20,000 music fans. Celebrating all genres of jazz with a mixture of international jazz icons, up-and-coming new artists and unique Festival performances.
December 2026
Let the lights guide you on an enchanted stroll through the farm park after hours.
December 2026
Explore the beautiful new illuminated trail and experience the night-time magic of Sudeley Castle and its stunning grounds, now in its 5th year.
December 2026
Christmas at Blenheim will feel a little different this year but they still have two events on offer both the illuminated lights trail and the traditional Blenheim Christmas
28th May 2027
Running for over 400 years, the Cotswold Olimpick Games offers a fun-filled day out for local families and visitors alike, having won gold in the Tourism Experience of the Year in the Cotswold Tourism Awards 2013.
16th – 19th March 2027
Don’t miss out on the most prestigious Jump racing event of the year. Cheltenham Festival welcomes the finest horses, jockeys, owners, and trainers to battle it out for the highest racing honours and their reputations.
13th – 15th November 2026
Join us at the Cheltenham November Meet, on Friday 11th November 2022, launched by Countryside Day and celebrate the rural landscape. Alongside the racing action, there’s a host of countryside interests to keep you entertained from side saddle demonstrations to hound parades.
9th – 18th October 2026
Whether you’re looking for the biggest names in fiction, politics, television, art, food or sport, The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival has it all. With guest speakers, literary legends, politicians, designers, comedians and stars of the stage and screen.
1st June – 31st August 2027
Longborough Festival Opera is one of the UK’s finest country opera houses: with a 500-seat theatre set in the Cotswolds. Each performance is created especially for the Festival: talented designers, directors, conductors and the best up-and-coming artists coming together to bring you something you won’t have seen anywhere else.
4th September 2027
Moreton Show is one of the biggest day agricultural shows in the UK it is packed with things to see and do – and buy. You can see the best in Livestock, with stockmen and women travelling from all over the UK.
11th – 13th June 2027
Blenheim Palace and it’s stunning grounds will burst into a gardening extravaganza in June 2021 as the Blenheim Palace Flower Show returns. The wonderful three day event will celebrate the very best of gardening, home and lifestyle. Join over 350 exhibitors selling everything for your home and garden, with crafts and fabulous food, floral displays and […]
25th – 27th June 2027
Cheltenham food and drink festival with Chef’s kitchen, wine tastings, food and drink talks, food and drink stalls and live music and events.
3rd – 4th July 2027
From dry-stone walling to dog agility, falconry, duck displays and ferret handling, rural life in all its glory is presented at this extensive country show.
16th – 18th July 2027
Few events can rival the intensity, drama and spectacle on offer at the world’s greatest airshow. The Air Tattoo, one of the UK’s premier outdoor events, returns this summer.
23rd April – 5th May 2026 Sudeley Castle
8th – 18th May 2026 Blenheim Palace
9th – 20th July 2026 Barrington, Burford
You know that summer’s arrived when Giffords Circus starts its season in the Cotswolds.
27th – 29th August 2027
The Big Feastival, returns again as a three day family friendly event combining a top selection of food from some of the country’s top chefs with a top drawer selection live music acts.
5th – 8th August 2027
Join us at the award winning festival of music, food, arts, learning, literature and rejuvenation. Set amongst the lakes, forests and parkland of Oxfordshire’s exquisite Cornbury Estate.
