Moreton-in-Marsh
Mill Dene Garden
Just a short drive from Moreton-in-Marsh, is the delightful Mill Dene Garden, in the grounds of an 11th century water-mill. The house and garden has been restored into Bed and Breakfast accommodation and 2 1/2 acres of garden that has been used in magazines and on television. Take your time to stoll through the laburnam walk, a rose terrace, herbaceous border and fruit garden.
Open April - October
Tuesdays to Fridays, incl bank holidays
Batsford Arboretum
One of the jewels of the Cotswolds, Batsford Arboretum has one of the largest private collections of trees and shrubs in the country.
The collections at Batsford cover a wide range of plants from around the world but have an emphasis on the Far East. There are over 3050 labelled specimens including about 1600 different trees, shrubs and bamboo.
Open: Everyday from 9am
December and January - Closed wednesdays
www.batsarb.co.uk
01386 701441
Cotswold Falconry Centre
Housing 80 - 100 individual Birds of Prey at any one time, the Cotswold Falconry Centre is one of the most friendliest and informative centre's in the country. Browse the aviaries and watch one of the daily flying displays.
Open: Mid February - mid November
Everyday 10:30 - 5:30pm
www.cotswold-falconry.co.uk
01386 701043
Whichford Pottery
Classic English flowerpots are hand-made at Whichford Pottery, just a few miles East of Moreton-in-Marsh. Browse the pots amongst the wonderful plantings in the Courtyard Garden, browse in the Courtyard Shop full of the finest British crafts and chat to the potters (mon-fri) whilst they turn clay into classic garden pots.
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm
Saturdays - 10am to 4pm
Bank Holidays - 10am to 4pm
www.whichfordpottery.com
01608 684833
Wellington Aviation Museum
A living memorial to the RAF Station in Moreton-in-Marsh. It has many Royal Airforce treasures not normally found in larger aircraft museums. This museum is great for aviation enthusiasts.
Opening hours:
(12.30 - 2.00 pm Closed for Lunch)
www.wellingtonaviation.org
01608 650323
Bourton House Garden
An exciting three-acre garden surrounding an early 18th century Cotswold stone manor house in Bourton-on-the-Hill 2 miles west of Moreton-in-Marsh. There are a number of garden rooms featuring an abundance of unusual plants in exciting colour, shape and textural combinations. A variety of small water features, interesting topiary, mainly of Buxus sempervirens catch the eye. This is a plantsman's paradise.
Opening times:
June - September - Wed, Thurs, Friday
10am - 5pm
01386 700754
Sezincote House & Garden
Sezincote is a unique and extraordinary Indian house set in the Cotswold Hills. The architecture is the Mogul Style of Rajasthan with a central dome and minarets.
The house is set in a romantic water garden, with pools, waterfalls and a temple to the Hindu Sun God.
Opening times:
Garden: Jan-November. Thu, Fri and Bank holiday Mon 2 - 6pm
House: May, Jun, Jul, Sep. Thu & Fri 2:30 - 5:30pm