Activities

Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt at Cowley Manor, set within 55 acres of the grounds. Families can explore the gardens, search for hidden treats, and enjoy a fun springtime adventure together. Can you find the golden egg! Sensible shoes are recommended for exploring the grounds, and Easter fancy dress is optional—but always welcome!
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-Sunday 5th April
-9am-11am
-Last Entry 10am
-£5.00 per child

For Children aged 3-16yrs.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Pilates, Yoga, HIT workout, Aqua Aerobics or Outdoor Bootcamp... Prepare for Summer at Cowley Manor Experimental

Classes take place outdoors if the weather allows

Classes are £10.00 per session for Spa Members & Hotel Residents (£12 otherwise)

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Build an unbreakable mental and physical resilience through proven breathing, cold exposure, and mindset techniques. This workshop features guided practice sessions, an optional invigorating ice bath, and personalized instructor support for up to 30 participants.

Classes starts from 10am to 5pm (£110.00 per person)

Here's the upcoming dates

• 7th March
• 10th April
• 24th May
• 12th June
• 11th July
• 15th August

Discover the Wim Hof Session at Cowley Manor Experimental: a transformative experience combining guided breathwork, cold immersion in natural surroundings, and mindset training. Strengthen body and mind, improve focus, and reconnect with nature through expert-led techniques.

Classes starts from 6pm to 8pm (£12.00 per person)

Here's the upcoming dates

• 2nd April
• 10th May
• 23rd June
• 18th July
• 31st July
• 4th August
• 27th August

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A sound bath is an immersive meditation where you relax to vibrations from singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and drums. It promotes deep relaxation, stress relief, emotional balance, better sleep, and shifts brain to alpha/theta states. Accessible to all.

Classes starts at 12pm (45minutes £12.00 per person)

Here's the upcoming dates

• 14th April
• 21st July
• 11th August

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Step into the light and align with the season of renewal. Awaken your senses through a fluid sequence of gentle Qigong, Hatha, and Yin yoga, designed to shed the winter stillness and invite fresh energy. Savour a seasonal lunch, and drift into deep restoration with a celestial Crystal Bowl sound bath. A day of pure revitalisation in the heart of the Cotswolds.

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This is a full-day retreat with classes started from 10am to 4.00pm ( £175.00 per person ) on Friday 27 March .

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Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice and key part of traditional medicine. It integrates breathwork, gentle movements, and exercises to balance and optimize energy (qi) across body, mind, and spirit, promoting lasting health and well-being.

Classes stars from 11am (45minutes £12.00)

Here's the upcoming dates ‍

• 14th April
• 19th April
• 21st July
• 25th July
• 11th August
• 19th August

Bask in the peak of the season with an afternoon of pure radiance. Experience the fluid, restorative power of Qigong and a transformative Crystal Bowl sound immersion, designed to mirror the vitality of high summer. Complete your retreat by savouring a seasonal afternoon tea amidst Cowley’s blooming grounds.

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This is a half day retreat with classes started from 1pm to 4.30pm  ( £109.00 per person ) on Monday 27 July  .

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Enjoy Jackson Boxer's Sunday Roast weekly from 12pm to 3pm and discover locally sourced ingredients sublimed into a dominical menu.

An invitation to explore the gardens of Cowley Manor by David Masters, our Head Gardener.

Our team at the Reception will provide a map of the grounds, you may follow the recommended path while listening to this playlist.

With lush landscapes and meticulously designed courses, the area beckons both avid golfers and those seeking a leisurely escape. Immerse yourself in the joy of the game while surrounded by the breathtaking scenery that defines Cotswolds.

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For more information, visit :

Cotswold Hills Golf Club

Lilley Brook Golf Club

Shipton Golf Course

Walk around the beautiful gardens of Cowley Manor with an adorable crew of alpacas, bred and cared for by our neighbors, Cotswolds Alpacas. You can also visit them and participate to workshops.

For more information, visit the website.

Discover the Potthouse Collective

Located in Cheltenham, the Potthouse Collective is a not-for-profit pottery studio and artist space offering classes, independent studio time, and creative events.

Join a course, throw a pottery party, or explore your own practice in a welcoming, community-driven space — proudly continuing the legacy of two beloved local art initiatives.

For more information, visit the website

The largest town in the Cotswolds, Cirencester is home to beautiful parks, charming markets, and the largest parish church in Gloucestershire. Cirencester Park is a particular highlight, with chestnut tree lined paths offering shade in the summer months and perfect for dog walkers all year round.

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Open all year round apart from a short break over Christmas, Sudeley Castle & Gardens is a must-see for anyone spending time in the Cotswolds. Home to a two mazes, ten magnificent gardens, an adventure playground, historic ruins, and a quaint cafe, the grounds alone are a fantastic sight to behold. The castle itself dates back to the Tudor period and is regularly home to fascinating exhibitions.

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The distillery in Stourton offers tours & tastings of their locally crafter Whisky, gin & liqueurs.

Our team at Experimental Cocktail Club Cotswolds uses these excellent products in their cocktail creations and will  be happy to tell you all about it.

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For more information, visit the website.

Hawkstone is the perfect blend of barley, belligerence and outright brewing skill.

Visits to the Brewery can be arranged with our Reception team.

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For more information, visit their website.

A row of tenanted 17th-century weavers' cottages and water meadow set in this historical Cotswold village of Bibury. Owned by the National Trust, the cottages are a magical place to wander.

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Discover the intricate, varied, and meaningful sculptures across 10 acres of gardens. Originally a wild thistle field, the Elemental Sculpture Park has been transformed into into a beautiful landscape of woodland, ponds, gardens, and glades. Want a break from exploring? Stop for a hot drink and some lunch in their Poppin Tearoom.

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From horse riding in the heart of the countryside to going on a farm safari, Bourton Vale Equestrian is full of fun and exciting things to do for all ages. Watch your kids explore the adventure barn and wear themselves out in the outdoor play area, get lost in an outdoor maze, and discover the beauty of the Cotswolds on a wildlife walk.

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Feed their penguins, embark on a journey through the Jurassic era, and get involved in interactive sessions covering all kinds of fascinating topics about birds, amphibians, and reptiles. Perfect for a day out with the kids, Birdland is just a short drive from us here at Cowley Manor.

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With winding roads and quiet pubs, Guiting Power is a quintessentially British Cotswold village. A short distance from the Cotswold Farm Park and the Cotswold Wildlife Park, this village is covered top-to-toe in Cotswold stone and is the perfect place for a relaxing afternoon stroll. On top of all of this, it's a stone's throw from Guiting Wood.

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