| J.B. Priestly calls it the "...most English and the least | | | | thrill-seeker there is skydiving at Cirencester with |
| spoiled of all our country sides..." and once you've | | | | the Red Devils! If free-falling out of an aircraft |
| visited, you're sure to agree!. Imagine hundreds of | | | | thousands of feet in the air sounds like the time |
| cottages made of stone, rolling hills, nature at her | | | | of your life, then this is one of the best places in |
| best, fresh air and lots of activities to keep you | | | | the country to do it! |
| busy. You're in the Cotswolds in the heart of | | | | Many teenagers love horses. And I mean LOVE |
| England. | | | | horses! There are equestrian centres are all over |
| The Cotswolds is full of thatched roofs and | | | | the Cotswolds that offer everything from training |
| gables... and ivy-covered houses line the streets of | | | | for beginners to un-accompanied horseback rides. |
| most of the small villages you can trek through. | | | | Get a proper equestrian experience with miles and |
| But although you might think the Cotswolds holds | | | | miles of fantastic horseback trails. |
| little appeal for teenagers, you'd be wrong! | | | | Want to bring your dog on holiday with you? The |
| First of all, take a tour of the area. Tourist | | | | Cotswolds are very dog-friendly... many pubs, |
| centres can help you pick out the most | | | | cottages and attractions even cater especially for |
| interesting scenery for you, including the century's | | | | them! There's no need to leave man's best friend |
| old structures that date back to Roman | | | | behind when you go on holiday... the Cotswolds is |
| occupation. This may sound boring, but imagine | | | | one of the most dog-friendly areas of the UK. |
| being back in those times, living during the | | | | There's plenty of open countryside and public |
| Romantic period. Plus, it's a ready-made history | | | | walkways to exercise them on too! |
| assignment! | | | | Did you know that nearly all of the "Harry Potter" |
| Are you hungry? (What teenager isn't!) There are | | | | movies were filmed on location at different |
| many restaurants to choose from in the area, all | | | | locations in and around the Cotswolds? Not only |
| with a variety of British and International foods. | | | | that, but well over thirty Hollywood blockbusters |
| Every village and town has an Inn or restaurant | | | | as well as British films have been shot in the area! |
| or pub to satisfy whatever you need. The | | | | Check out the tourist information centres (or |
| Cotswolds is a great place to sample traditional | | | | search online) for the locations... and even take an |
| British food... from fish and chips to a full English | | | | organised tour! |
| Roast Dinner! | | | | There are also quite a few strange traditions that |
| Need adventure? Look no further! The Cotswolds | | | | take place in the Cotswolds. These are usually |
| and surrounding areas can satisfy even the most | | | | scheduled throughout the year, and they're great |
| daring of adventurers. In Wiltshire, check out the | | | | fun! From Wool Sack Day, where men carry |
| Actiondrome, the home of the Skid Car, where | | | | heavy sacks of wool through a course, to |
| you can learn how to drive on slippery surfaces. | | | | Cheese rolling, which is hilarious (and dangerous!) |
| If that's not enough, try the Swindon Karting | | | | So despite the Cotswolds' heritage and quaint |
| Centre, where riders race around a twisting track | | | | atmosphere, there are still plenty of activities, |
| in miniature Formula 1 cars! | | | | sights and experiences to keep even the most |
| Still not satisfied? Then for the ultimate | | | | thrill-seeking teenager entertained! |