This wonderful waterland region is made up of 170 lakes and covers over 40 square miles of beautiful Cotswold countryside. The Cotswold Water Park area is on the borders of Wiltshire and Gloucestershire and offers visitors so much to see and do including the start of the River Thames.

There is a wide range of activities on and around many of the lakes including excellent fishing opportunities, extensive water sports, swimming, water based adventure courses and even a sandy beach resort. In addition there are numerous country parks, wildlife and nature reserves with good bird and wildlife watching opportunities and a mapped network of well marked walking and cycle trails.

The Cotswold Water Park area is not just all about water as it offers some wonderful places to head out to eat and drink. many popular local pubs, cafes, tea shops and restaurants. The Cotswolds region and beyond offers a great deal of places to visit and explore. These include many old, unspoilt pretty villages, cosy country pubs, historic market towns, gardens, stately homes and some superb walks.