The historic Roman market town of Cirencester is 4.5 miles away and offers a wealth of interesting things to do and see, including the Corinium Museum, Roman Amphitheatre, the New Brewery Arts Centre, the twice-weekly market on the square, plus shopping facilities ranging from boutique shops to supermarkets. And if you feel like climbing the stairs to the top of St John the Baptist Church tower in the town you can see the view for miles around.

Westonbirt Arboretum has all year round visitor appeal.

For steam fairs, opera festivals, art exhibitions and courses, Christmas markets, historic houses and parks and all other attractions and events in the Cotswolds, take a look at and the Cirencester website for up to date information:     

https://www.cirencester.gov.uk/whats-on

https://www.cotswolds.com/things-to-do

There is also a wide range of places to eat in the area, including the Bakers Arms pub in Somerford Keynes (10 minutes walk from Field Farm), if you don't feel like rustling something up using the self-catering facilities in the cottage.