Textile Tales: A Walk Through Wotton Under Edge
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This gentle and inspiring walking experience, celebrates the rich textile heritage on which Wotton-under-Edge was built.
As you wander through the town’s winding streets and hidden corners, you’ll uncover the stories, textures, and traditions that shaped its identity, from the mills and makers of the past to the creative spirit that endures today.
This is not just a walk, but a chance to slow down, look closer, and feel the threads that connect craft, place, and the people who have made the town a vibrant part of the Cotswolds.
The experience concludes with tea, homemade cake, and conversation, offering time to relax, share reflections, and connect with fellow walkers.
Whether you come alone or with friends, this experience offers gentle exploration, creativity, and connection - a journey stitched with history, imagination, and warmth.
Minimum fitness level required.
Age restrictions: 11+
| Adult (includes tea and cake!) | £15 |
| Child (includes tea and cake!) | £10 |
How to get there
Yuup extras
- 10% off at Nicola's Fabrics and Crafts to all walk particpants!
Facilities
- Parking
- Refreshments available
- Toilets
On the day
How to find us? Wotton Under Edge is easily accessed from Bristol and Bath. Suggested parking found at The Chippings What Three Words ///dare.objective.scoop
Where we will meet? The walk will commence from Nicola's Fabrics and Craft at What Three Words ///cuddling.distracts.devours
What should you wear? Please wear suitable outdoor footwear and a rain coat / brolly would be sensible.
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You'll be hosted by
Cotswold Textile Adventures
Led by local textile alchemist Sophie, our Cotswold adventures weave together heritage, creativity, and charm — all explored through curated, walks. Sophie’s deep roots in the region and lifelong love of fabric guide you through the stories stitched into the Cotswolds’ rich textile past, while connecting you with the artisans shaping its present. Along the way, expect hands-on inspiration, laughter, and, of course, plenty of tea and cake.
Sophie (She/Her)
Sophie is a Textile Alchemist with a lifelong passion for fabric, design, and storytelling. With a background in woven textile design and years of experience working in commercial textiles, she combines technical expertise with creative flair to bring textiles and history to life.
Raised in the Cotswolds, and now living in Wotton-under-Edge, Sophie has a deep love for her local landscape and community. She is dedicated to reigniting the stories behind the town, uncovering the rich textile heritage that shaped Wotton and connecting people with the textures, tales, and creativity woven into its streets and traditions.
Through her walks, workshops, and creative experiences, Sophie invites others to explore history in a hands-on, imaginative way, blending craft, curiosity, and community into every step.
Any questions?
Ask your question directly to Cotswold Textile Adventures.