Explore the Cotswolds

Day 1 - Saturday 3^rd May - London to Lucknam Park

Arrive at Chippenham Train Station  this afternoon where your Wilderness guide will meet you, after introductions we begin your journey with a gentle immersion into nature at Westonbirt Arboretum, one of the UK’s most celebrated tree gardens. This peaceful woodland escape offers a relaxing yet inspiring start to your Wilderness England itinerary. Stroll beneath soaring canopies along the Treetop Walkway, wander curated trails through the world’s rarest trees, and breathe deeply amid the ever-changing seasonal colours.Westonbirt sets a soothing tone—grounding you in nature and readying your senses for the adventures ahead.

Once you’ve explored we head to the luxurious Lucknam Park, a haven of tranquility and refined elegance where you shall enjoy dinner and a good night’s sleep.

Overnight: Chippenham | Lucknam Park Hotel
Room Type: Manor Double
Meals Included: Lunch

Day 2 - Sunday 4^th May - Explore Bourton-on-the-Water and the Slaughters

This morning we will head North into the Cotswolds. We will visit Bourton-on-the-Water, which is regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England. Known for its five stone bridges that arch across the River Windrush, it’s an idyllic place to enjoy a morning meander. Transfer over to Lower Slaughter and enjoy a circular walk that ribbons its way through the countryside. Along with wonderful views, the trail passes a 16th-century Dovecote and through Upper Slaughter, another quintessential Cotswold village home to a beautiful parish church.

Overnight: Chippenham | Lucknam Park Hotel
Room Type: Manor Double
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3 - Monday 5^th May - Bibury and Blenheim Palace

This morning after breakfast we will bid farewell to Lucknam Park and head north to visit Arlington Row in Bibury it feels like stepping into a storybook, with its charming 17th-century cottages, picturesque countryside, and the tranquil flow of the River Colne. We will head from here to  visit the incredible Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace and ancestral home of Sir Winston Churchill. There are so many things to explore across the amazing Blenheim Estate.

Once we’ve explored we will head to Ellenborough Park your accommodation for the next two nights were you can settle in and enjoy your luxurious surroundings.

Overnight: Cheltenham | Ellenborough Park
Room Type: Deluxe Double
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4 - Tuesday 6^th May - Snowshill Manor

As sunshine pools in through the open window, enjoy breakfast before heading out with your guide for another cracker of a walk. From Snowshill Manor, stroll through the village and enjoy the sweeping views of the valley towards Stanton. Joining the Cotswolds Way, wander through a quiet woodland, an old orchard and across a babbling brook before returning to the Manor to enjoy piping hot tea and light, springy sponge. Back at your hotel later this afternoon, enjoy a celebratory dinner for your last evening in the Cotswolds.

Overnight: Cheltenham | Ellenborough Park
Room Type: Deluxe Double
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 5 - Wednesday 7^th May - Depart the Cotswolds

This morning, your guide will transfer you back to Chippenham Train Station to catch your onward train. Depending on timings  you may have time for one of the amazing farm shops picking up a few Cotswolds delicacies to take with you on your way home.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch