If you tire of the incredible beauty of the village and surrounding areas of Blockley, there are many places you can visit that will keep you (and the kids) entertained.

• Cotswold Gardens. Located in Chipping Campden, only four miles from Blockley. Open March through til October.

• Cotswold Falconry Centre. Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, also only four miles from Blockley. Open from mid-February until mid-November.

• Batesford Arboretum and Wild Gardens. In Moreton-in-Marsh, and open all year.

• Mill Dene Garden. Located within Blockley itself, and renowned for its exceptional beauty. Open all year.

• Cotswold Farm Park. Perfect for the kids, located in Guiting Power and open from the 24th of March til 30th of September.

• Cotswold Motoring Museum and Toy Collection. Another great idea for the kids, and for the Dads too! Located in Bourton-on-the-Water, and open from March til October.

• Cotswold Water Park and Keynes Country Park. In Shorncote, and open all year.

• Cotswold Wildlife Park. In Burford, and open all year.

• Day trip to Bath, for shopping, and sightseeing at the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey, and for a visit to the Jane Austen Centre.

• Day trip to Statford-on-Avon, for shopping and for Shakespeare tours.

• Berkeley Castle. Near Wotton-under-Edge and open April through to September.

• Broughton Castle. Near Banbury, also open April through to September.

• Blenheim Palace. In Woodstock, and open from March through til October.

• Broadway Tower. In Broadway, open April to October.

• Buscot Park. In Faringdon, open April to September.