The Annual Cotswolds Calendar
The Cotswold's calendar is packed to the rafters with lots of interesting events, and these range from international festivities such as Cheltenham Gold Cup Week and Cheltenham Literature Festival to quirky events for instance Cotswold Olimpick Games. Main musical events include Cornbury Festival, Wilderness Festival and even the Big Feastival. In short, the Cotswold Calendar is filled with interesting activities. Whether you are visiting in January or June, There is always something for you.
January
Cotswold calendar activities normally start in January this is when early stages of springs emerge with an amazing whitewash of snow drops.
February
In February, the snowdrops flower well and can be felt and seen elsewhere all over the Cotswolds as well as Westonbirt Arboretum
March
Lambing begins in March when spring starts. Lambing on a big scale can be seen at the Cotswold Farm Park, offering a fantastic chance for a family day out.
April
The annual Prescott Bike Festival is the biggest fundraising event for the Charity Blood Bikes. It's unmissable for fans of all motorbikes, with the event including showcase races and classic bike exhibitions.
May
The famous Chesse Rolling Festival sees competitors line up at the top of a sharp hill to jog, spin or simply roll down after a wheel of cheese. Not for the faint hearted.
June
The Cotswolds celebrate Special Olimpicks on the Friday following the Whitsun Bank Holiday. It's a fantastic opportunity to watch traditional rural sports such as shin-kicking and hammer-throwing.
July
In the most recent years, the Cotswold Show has grown to be a combination of traditional Cotswold trades, agricultural countryside pursuits beside many other events such as motorcycle stunts and daring parachute displays.
August
During summer holidays, several tourist attractions are on in the Cotswolds to consider. In August for example, there are numerous actions and stuffs to watch and do. On August bank holiday, Monday, don't forget to get your waterproofs out.
September
The Northleach Steam and Vintage Show's heritage and relaxed enjoyable atmosphere set in the idyllic Cotswold countryside gives it a uniqueness of its own. It's a fantastic day for a family day out, featuring vintage steam engines and motors.
October
Autumn and the Cotswolds normally starts in the course of October and it's usually blessed with most stunning view in England and it has two excellent arboreta which capture the mood and vibe of the surrounding as they start to transform.
November
The Cotswolds during the November can be witnessed with magnificent autumn colours. The Cotswolds has unique pages listing fireworks display throughout.
December
There are plentiful Christmas events at several visitor attractions in the Cotswolds. Children can enjoy the steam train rides at the famous Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway or meet Santa at Adam's Farm at the Cotswold Farm Park.