Ferieboliger i Tadmarton Heath

We've updated this experience to ensure social distancing can take place, limited group sizes down to 2 from the same household and moved some of the activity outdoors. Experience the natural beauty and iconic scenery of the unmissable Cotswolds, from the green rolling hills to honey-coloured limestone villages. Escaping the tourist trail, this guided visitor experience gets to the very heart of the Cotswolds, meeting food and drink producers and living like a local. Take in the wide open views from top of the Cotswold escarpment, visit a distillery to sample local gin and whisky and see how its made. This unique experience takes your on a journey visiting Chipping Campden, Broadway Tower, The Cotswolds Distillery, Snowshill and less well-known villages of Ratley and Ebrington. Enjoy a locally sourced ploughman’s cheese and ham lunch in an award winning English pub with a pint of the local beer, followed by a visit to a Cotswold vineyard to sample a local sparkling wine, before returning back to Banbury railway station. Ideal for visiting the Cotswolds if you are staying in London. We can time the experience around your train arrival and departure. Other things to note If there is somewhere on the trip you would especially like to visit please let us know and we can see if we can fit this in too.

Larkswold is a Cotswold Crafting destination for those who wish to experience a workshop in a relaxing and restorative environment, run by friendly, well-informed locals. During our Candle Making Workshop you will learn how to make poured candles, adding essential oils, colours & your choice of decorations to ensure your candles are totally unique to you. Ideal for gifts or to keep! This activity is ideal for couples, or families with children over 10 years. Long wooden tables in our beautifully decorated marquee allow plenty of space, and the coffee is always on to enjoy with our delicious homemade cakes, all included. Our aim is to send you away feeling rejuvenated, refreshed & happy with your creations, and with a wealth of local knowledge! Other things to note You do not need any experience to successfully make your own candles. We will lead you through the process.

Would you like to tour Stratford with a professional Shakespearean? Come with me on a tour of the town which will open your eyes, both to the Stratford that Shakespeare would have experienced as a boy, and the exciting theatre town it is today. The tour will start at the Jester statue at the top of Henley Street, right beside Shakespeare's Birthplace. We will begin with a conversation about what you know so far about Stratford's famous son. Then we will wander down the pedestrian street while I point out key features of the Birthplace and give you a chance to take a picture beside the latest statue of the great man. Next we will walk to New Place, Shakespeare's school and Hall's Croft, all sites that are currently closed to visitors but which can be viewed from outside while I discuss their importance. Once we reach Holy Trinity Church, the site of Shakespeare's grave, we will have covered all seven ages of this man. Walking back along the Avon we will switch to discussing the history of the Royal Shakespeare Company, passing The Other Place, the Swan Theatre and the Royal Festival Theatre. I will given you an insight into the rich performance history of the town and a few hints about where actors can usually be sighted. Note: the paths we take are all very accessible but we will be on our feet for the full hour and a half.

We've updated this experience to ensure social distancing can take place, limited group sizes down to 2 from the same household and moved some of the activity outdoors. Step inside a 15th century Cotswold thatched cottage to learn to bake English scones. See how the owners of the cottage have lovely restored the old farm labourer’s home and hear stories of the cottage’s ancestry. Whist enjoying making the scones using vintage cooking utensils in the cottage kitchen, there is also chance to sample some local English wine, while waiting for the scones to bake in the oven. While the scones are cooling, enjoy a short guided walking tour around the Cotswold ironstone village of Hanwell, visiting a 13th century church and a castle where King James l and Oliver Cromwell both stayed, followed by your cream tea picnic with homemade jam and clotted cream in the Oxfordshire countryside. Other things to note Come hungry for history, heritage and of course scones with lashing of homemade jam and clotted cream! Yum!

First we will make our homemade mixed berry jam & clotted cream and then start baking! You will get a chance to bake a rich and delicious chocolate fudge cake or Victoria Sponge and different variations of sweet and savoury scones (traditional ones and seasonal/unique ones). We will be using only organic ingredients but most importantly, we will have so much fun! There will be many scones made so you will take the extra ones with you as well as a mini jar of jam and AN ANTIQUE PIECE OF CROCKERY AS A SOUVENIR! Once back home, you will be able to practice what you have learnt. I will email you written recipes and lots of tips! Please message me for alternative dates and times. Other things to note Guests ages 2 and up can attend with their parents. Please message me for alternative dates and times. PLEASE ADVISE IN ADVANCE IF YOU HAVE ANY FOOD ALLERGY OR RESTRICTION. www.thedoughhouse.co.uk