The Cotswolds are famous for their charming towns and villages, with honey-coloured stone cottages, scenic countryside, and historic landmarks. Here are some must-see places: 1. Bourton-on-the-Water – Known as the “Venice of the Cotswolds,” this picturesque village is set along the River Windrush and features beautiful stone bridges, lovely footpaths
There has been a brewery for over 150 years at Donnington Brewery. In 1865 Richard Arkell started brewing beer alongside farming. The Building itself dates back to 1291 when there was a cloth mill at Donnington. The power was derived from spring fed lake which fed through a sluice into
Cotswold Lions are a historic breed of sheep native to the Cotswolds dating back to Saxon and Roman times. Even the name of Cotswolds is derived from the Saxon word ‘cots’ meaning Sheep enclosure and Wold being a rolling hill. These sheep are known for their long, curly, fleece that
Tetbury, 10 miles South of Cirencester, and 1 mile from Highgrove House, one of the country estates of King Charles 111, is a town of significant architectural interest. A prosperous wool town in the 16thC & 17thC is dominated by the Grade 1 listed Market House, built by the Feoffees,
Sudeley Castle, known as the Castle of strong resourceful women, has been in and out of Royal Ownership throughout much of its existence; Edward 1V, Richard 111, Henry V111, Lady Jane Grey, Elizabeth 1and Charles 1 all feature in the Castle’s History. Once the home of Princess Goda, The daughter
Guiting Power has a population of about 300. It was an Anglo Saxon Settlement dating back to the C8th. and named Gyting Broc. The Power is derived from the LePohers family who was lord of the Manor during Edward 111 reign in 1046 – 1066. 50% of the property in
Banquet Hall , Chipping Campden Why not stay at the banquet Hall in Chipping Campden and book a tour with Best Cotswold Tours. The Banquet Hall is all that remains of the magnificent house that was built by Baptiste Hicks , completed in 1614. and destroyed by his daughter Juliana
The Stow on the Wold Market Cross is not a War Memorial. It is a symbolic reminder to market traders during medieval times to deal honestly after the Charter which began in 1107. The shaft base and steps are 15thcentury but the gabled headstone added in 1878 was toppled in
Jan 9, 2024 － The Boleyn Cup, made in 1535, can be found in the Magnificent St John’s Church in Cirencester. The cup was given by Anne Boleyn to her daughter Elizabeth before she was beheaded. Dr Masters was given the cup by Elizabeth, who often visited the Cotswolds in
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