Frequently asked questions about the Cotswolds

Dogs may be taken into the Cotswold Wildlife Park provided that they are kept on a lead and under adult control at all times.

Dogs may not be taken indoors or into the Bat Belfry, Reptile House, Children's Farmyard and any areas with free ranging animals.

You must, of course, clean up after your dog and ask at the Pay Desk for a poop bag.

Dogs are not allowed in the restaurant or gift shop.

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Cheltenham is situated to the west of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). In fact, the Cotswolds is Cheltenham's eastern neighbour, with Cotswold locations including Winchcombe and Shipton Oliffe less than 10 miles from Cheltenham.

So while Cheltenham is not "officially" in the Cotswolds, it's very close!

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Witney lies outsite of the Cotswolds AONB, just to the east of the Cotswold boundary. But being sandwiched between the Cotswold towns of Woodstock and Burford, Witney is within easy reach of many Cotswold locations.

So no, Witney is not in the Cotswolds.

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Due to the close contact with the animals, only guide dogs are allowed into the Farm Park.

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Holst Victorian House does not have catering facilities, but is a short walk to numerous cafes and restaurants in Cheltenham.

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Admission to Holst Victorian House is £10 for Adults. Children - Free

Carers, Members, Benefactors and Friends of the Museum as well as those with an active Art Fund membership receive free admission.

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Dogs are not allowed at Upton House, expect for working assistance dogs or assistance dogs in training which are welcome in the garden, houe and restaurant.

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Assistance dogs are welcome throughout Dyrham Park but other dogs are not allowed, other than a small dog walking area near the car park.

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Only assistance dogs that have been trained or are being trained by a charity that is a member of Assistance Dogs UK are allowed.

No other dogs are permitted.

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Cattle Country Farm Park was opened in 1992 by Tony and Sue Cullimore, the owners of Berkeley Heath Farm in Gloucestershire.

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Well-behaved dogs are welcome along designated dog-walkings routes at Charlecote. It is requested that you keep dogs on a short lead at all times.

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Charlecote Park is approximately 180 acres.

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