Sudeley Castle and Gardens

Rated amongst the top attractions on TripAdvisor for Things to Do in the Cotswolds', the castle rooms and exhibits contain many fascinating treasures, from ancient Roman times to the present day.Outside, the castle is surrounded by a breathtaking 1,200 acre estate and ten award-winning gardens. The centrepiece is the Queens Garden, so named because four of England's queens Anne Boleyn, Katherine Parr, Lady Jane Grey and Elizabeth I once walked upon the original Tudor Parterre.The Pheasantry at Sudeley houses a collection of 16 rare and endangered species of birds from around the world as part of Sudeley's programme of breeding and conservation.Sudeley Castle Gardens is also the only private castle in England to have a queen buried within its grounds Katherine Parr, the last of Henry VIII's six wives. Today visitors can explore the beautiful 15th century church where she lies entombed.The whole family can explore the castle's fascinating past and enjoy a host of exciting events throughout the year. Children will love scaling the wooden fort and whizzing on the zip wire in the famed Adventure Playground, as well as tackling the brand new 10-piece assault course.