2 Best Sights in Tetbury, Bath and the Cotswolds

At the much-loved country home of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, the King has been making the 37-acre estate his personal showcase for traditional and organic growing methods and conservation of native plants and animals since 1980. Joining a tour of 26 people, you can appreciate the amazing industry of the royal gardeners who have created the orchards, kitchen garden, and woodland garden. Look for the stumpery, the immaculate and quirky topiaries, and the national collection of hostas. You can sample estate produce in the restaurant and shop or from its retail outlet in Tetbury. Book tours well ahead, and bring a photo ID as well as your prebooked ticket. Allow three to four hours for a visit to the garden, which is 1½ miles southwest of Tetbury.

Spread over 600 acres and with 17 miles of paths, this arboretum is known for its extensive collection of trees and shrubs. A lovely place to spend an hour or two, it's 3 miles southwest of Tetbury and 10 miles north of Bath. The best times to come for color are in late spring, when the rhododendrons, azaleas, and magnolias are blooming, and in fall, when the maples come into their own. Open-air concerts take place in summer, and there are exhibitions and activities for kids year-round. A gift shop, café, and restaurant are on-site.