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Things to Do Nearby: A Guide for Visitors to The Lamb Inn, Great Rissington

While Great Rissington offers its own share of tranquillity and charm, the surrounding Cotswolds area is packed with things to see and do, perfect for a day out or a weekend adventure. Here’s a guide to some of the best attractions and activities within easy reach of The Lamb Inn, ensuring your stay with us is filled with memorable experiences.

1. Bourton-on-the-Water (5-minute drive)

Often referred to as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds,' Bourton-on-the-Water is famous for its low stone bridges that span the River Windrush. This picturesque village is a favourite among visitors for its scenic riverside walks, quaint tearooms, and unique attractions.

  • Must-See: Visit the Cotswold Motoring Museum for a nostalgic journey through motoring history or explore Birdland Park and Gardens, home to a wide variety of exotic birds and the UK’s only group of King Penguins.
  • Family Fun: Don’t miss the Model Village, a one-ninth scale replica of Bourton-on-the-Water, or take a leisurely boat ride along the river.

2. Stow-on-the-Wold (10-minute drive)

The highest town in the Cotswolds, Stow-on-the-Wold, is known for its impressive market square, surrounded by historic buildings, antique shops, and cosy cafés. This bustling market town offers a perfect blend of history, shopping, and culture.

  • Explore: Wander through the Market Square, where you’ll find an array of independent boutiques and antique shops. Stop by St Edward’s Church, with its iconic ‘Yew Tree Door,’ which is said to have inspired J.R.R. Tolkien’s depiction of the Doors of Durin in The Lord of the Rings.
  • Food and Drink: Indulge in a traditional cream tea or enjoy a meal at one of the many pubs and restaurants serving locally sourced Cotswold fare.

3. Burford (15-minute drive)

Known as the ‘Gateway to the Cotswolds,’ Burford is a historic town with a rich heritage and a lively high street filled with shops, galleries, and eateries. Its steep High Street offers stunning views down to the River Windrush.

  • Must-Visit: Explore the Tolsey Museum, which captures the town’s rich history of trade, or take a walk around the beautiful Church of St John the Baptist, one of England’s most historic churches.
  • Shopping and Dining: Stroll along the High Street, popping into the many independent shops selling antiques, crafts, and local produce. Finish your visit with lunch or afternoon tea in one of the town’s charming tearooms.

4. The Slaughters (15-minute drive)

The neighbouring villages of Upper and Lower Slaughter are among the most beautiful in the Cotswolds, known for their idyllic settings and unspoilt charm. The two villages are connected by the River Eye and a lovely half-mile footpath.

  • Scenic Walks: Stroll along the footpath between Upper and Lower Slaughter, taking in the picturesque stone cottages, the gentle flow of the river, and the historic water mill.
  • Explore: Visit the Old Mill Museum in Lower Slaughter, which offers insight into the village's history and houses a small gift shop and café.

5. Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens (20-minute drive)

Located just outside Burford, the Cotswold Wildlife Park is one of the UK’s largest zoological collections and a fantastic day out for visitors of all ages. The park is set in over 160 acres of landscaped parkland and is home to a wide variety of animals, from rhinos and giraffes to lemurs and red pandas.

  • Family-Friendly: Enjoy the interactive exhibits, including the Children’s Farmyard and the Adventure Playground. The park’s beautiful gardens and wide-open spaces make it perfect for a picnic.
  • Gardens: Stroll through the exotic planting in the Walled Garden, home to a collection of tropical plants, or explore the Woodland Walk.

6. Chipping Norton (25-minute drive)

Chipping Norton, affectionately known as 'Chippy,' is a lively market town with a rich heritage and a thriving arts scene. Its bustling centre offers a mix of traditional and contemporary attractions.

  • Culture: Visit the Chipping Norton Theatre, a beautiful arts venue offering a range of performances, from plays and films to comedy and live music.
  • Explore: Discover the town’s history at the Chipping Norton Museum or enjoy a walk through the nearby Rollright Stones, a mysterious ancient stone circle steeped in local folklore.

7. Daylesford Organic Farm (25-minute drive)

For those interested in local produce, a visit to Daylesford Organic Farm is a must. This award-winning farm, shop, and café offer fresh organic food, homeware, and unique gifts, all in a stylish rural setting.

  • Experience: Take a cookery course at the Daylesford Cookery School, visit the farm shop for organic meats and produce, or relax with a treatment at the Bamford Wellness Spa.
  • Dine: Enjoy a meal at the Daylesford Organic Farmshop Café, where you can savour delicious seasonal dishes made from ingredients grown and reared on the farm.

8. Broadway Tower (35-minute drive)

For those willing to venture a bit further, Broadway Tower is a striking landmark and the second-highest point in the Cotswolds. It offers panoramic views across 16 counties from its iconic 18th-century folly.

  • Discover: Climb to the top of the tower for breathtaking views or explore the surrounding grounds and the nearby Nuclear Bunker.
  • Walks and Picnics: The surrounding landscape is perfect for walking, with several trails that showcase the stunning Cotswold scenery.

Plan Your Stay

With so many things to see and do nearby, Great Rissington is the ideal base for exploring the Cotswolds. After a day of adventures, return to The Lamb Inn, where you can relax by the fire, enjoy a delicious meal, and rest in comfort.

Book your stay with us today and experience the best of the Cotswolds from the perfect countryside retreat!

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Birdland Park and Gardens

Birds of all different colours, shapes and caws have made their nest at Birdland; come and make some feathered friends for life.
This is one of the largest collections of exotic birds in the UK with free-flying displays, feeding sessions and talks, as well as the England’s only breeding colony of king penguins. You can spot flamingos and pelicans or get in a flap over their Out of Africa experience. Some of the continents most curious creatures live here, in particular village weavers whose nest-building prowess is something to behold.
Not everyone knows this, but dinosaurs have more in common with modern-day birds than reptiles. In fact, many of them even had feathers! Explore the similarity at Jurassic Journey where daring visitors can uncover fossils and see life-size dinos - just don’t forget to return to the present and meet guinea pigs, snakes and more at the Encounter Zone

Cotswold Clubhouse

Cotswold Clubhouse is a family activity centre, based in Bourton-on-the-Water, offering different sports, arts & crafts, and other activities for adults and kids of all ages.

A  firm favourite amongst the little ones is the soft play area. Older explorers (3-11) can enjoy a 3-level play frame, while the tots (0-3) have fun in the interactive Toddlers play area. Meanwhile, you’ll have the chance to unwind at the Clubhouse Café and catch up with the other mums and dads over tasty, locally-sourced food.

Get active! Introduce the kids to gymnastics at the state-of-the-art Gymnastics & Trampolining Academy, or drop in for a Play Gym sessions with your under-5s (featuring a Trampoline, Rope, Fast Track and Bouncy Castle). Want to hit the gym on your own and lose the baby fat? There’s a creche on-site, too.  

Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens

Take a walk on the wild side at Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens!

Gaze at the Asiatic Lions lazing around in their enclosure and look a giraffe in the eye at the Giraffe Walkway. See the stunning White Rhinos on the lawn of the Gothic Manor House. Make sure you don't miss the daily Penguin Talk & feed at 11am and 3pm. 


Discover Cotswold’s huge collection of over 130 species of birds. Come across all sorts - from Emus, Cassowary, Owls, Pelicans, and Vultures, to the world’s biggest bird, the Ostrich, and everything in between. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for Flamingos and Pelicans when you pass by the lake! Feeling brave? Take a peek into the Reptile House for an up-close encounter with giant anacondas, crocodiles and deadly snakes.


It’s not just animals you can have fun with at Cotswold. Take a ride on the narrow-gauge railway, or explore the stunning gardens and parkland to see cacti, succulents and tropical planting in the walled garden in the summer months. Energy still left in the tank? Run wild in the amazing adventure playground, or climb 20 feet in the air on the scary sky maze. It’s going to be one wild day out!

Cotswold Motoring Museum

Cotswold Motoring Museum and Toy Collection is a fun packed indoor museum with loads of activities for the children.

With seven unique galleries including an enchanting toy collection, the museum is a nostalgic journey through the 20th century, making it a vintage day out for the whole family to enjoy.

The museum is bulging with great cars, quaint caravans, precarious looking motorcycles, enamel signs and an intriguing collection of motoring curiosities.

Showcases are packed with memorabilia, from gramophones to cameras, you will need to look high and low, and every corner is filled.

Throughout the museum there are sounds and smells from the days of the blacksmith through to the era of heavy metal and glam rock.

You will be delighted to find Brum. He lives here, in the Museum, and this is where he was filmed. He loves having his photo taken, so don't forget your camera!

Running through the museum there are quizzes, feely boxes, building games, brass rubbings, old fashioned toys and dressing-up boxes and this is not just for the grown-ups, kids can join in too!

The Old New Inn Model Village

The Old New Inn is known all over the world for the fascinating model village in its garden.

The Model Village is a one-ninth scale replica of the heart of the beautiful Cotswold village of Bourton-on-the-Water, containing all the buildings from the Old Water Mill (now the Car Museum) down to the Old New Inn and the ford.

Bourton Model Village has always been famous for its miniature bonsai type trees, which are carefully pruned to keep them to scale.

Also at the Model Village: Miniature World - a unique exhibition of highly detailed miniature scenes and room sets. These include several moving miniatures. Over 100 of England's leading miniaturist craftsmen and women were involved in the creation of this exhibition. Miniature World can only be accessed from within the Model Village, it is undercover and entry is just £1 extra.