I visited the UK's best market town packed with independent shops – and I have one word for it Thursday, May 21, 2026 cirencester cotswolds gloucestershire market independent shopping history tourism craft community Among the rolling hills and honey-coloured cottages of the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire’s charming market towns each offer a slice of English countryside magic. Towns like Bibury, with its iconic Arlington Row cottages, … Read More
Beloved Cotswolds Zoo, Home to Film Stars Like Harry Potter’s Animals, Closes After Nearly 50 Years Wednesday, May 20, 2026 heythrop clubb zoo cotswolds animals film harrypotter retirement conservation cinema After nearly five decades of enchanting animal lovers and film fans alike, the beloved Heythrop Zoo in the Cotswolds has permanently closed its doors. The unique zoo, founded by Jim Clubb and his late ex-wife Sally, was a … Read More
Beloved Cotswolds Zoo, Home to Famous Film Animals, Closes After Nearly 50 Years Wednesday, May 20, 2026 heythrop zoo cotswolds animals film jimclubb retirement conservation wildlife cinema Heythrop Zoo, a cherished Cotswolds institution known for its exotic animals and role in numerous iconic British films and TV shows, has permanently closed. The zoo, described by its founder as “the only one of its kind … Read More
Concerns Mount Over Dust and Impact from Quarrying in Temple Guiting Wednesday, May 20, 2026 quarrying dust templeguiting cotswolds health environment mineralextraction planning council community Residents near the cluster of stone quarries in Temple Guiting, North Cotswolds, have long expressed concerns about the effects of quarrying on their daily lives. Many villagers report that the dust generated by quarry … Read More
Concerns Grow Over Temple Guiting Quarry Dust Affecting Local Villagers Wednesday, May 20, 2026 quarrying templeguiting dust environment health community minerals localplan cotswolds council Residents near the cluster of stone quarries in Temple Guiting, North Cotswolds, have voiced serious concerns about the ongoing impact of quarrying on their daily lives. Many villagers have reported avoiding opening their … Read More
Discovering Burford: The Hidden Cotswolds Gem Less Than an Hour from Gloucester Wednesday, May 20, 2026 burford cotswolds travel town tourism highstreet tearooms independentshops medieval england Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, Burford stands out as a stunning and enchanting medieval market town that truly captures the essence of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Known for its honey-coloured stone … Read More