If you are looking for somewhere to get away together as a family with kids this winter, then the Cotswolds is a great choice. With plenty of options when it comes to accommodation, from luxury hotels to cosy little cottages, there are also lots of things that you can do together as a family to enjoy some real quality time together. If it is your first time visiting the area, going on a professional tour with someone like this Cotswold tours company is a good way to explore and get to know the area.
Over the festive season there are lots of Christmas attractions in the local area that will delight both adults and kids alike. Cotswold farm park is always a favourite attraction for families, but at Christmas they hold a festive event complete with illuminated trails to follow as well as Christmas activities for kids.
Sudeley castle and Blenheim palace are also popular places to go for festive light displays.
If it is chilly and you are looking for something indoors, there are a range of museums around the Cotswolds that kids and adults will enjoy. Explore the Roman history of the region at the Coronium museum in Cirencester, or head to the Cotswold motoring museum which has a range of vintage cars and toys from days gone by.
Being a rural area, there are also lots of beautiful places to go for a walk if you want the kids to use up some energy! Walking trails are plentiful, as well as places like Cotswold Water Park which is a lovely place to wander around the lakes.