Bourton on the Water is one of the most popular destinations in the North Cotswolds. The River Windrush was diverted through the village in the early 17thC. to power the mills, with bridges built to cross the river. Today visitors come for a day out not only to feed the
At 8oo ft above sea level, Stow on the Wold is the highest town in the Cotswolds. Controlled by the Maugersbury Monks in 1086 the Viking settlement grew on the convergence of eight roads on the Roman Fosseway. But it was the Saxon farmers who laid the foundations of the
Think of the Cotswolds and immediately you think of villages, stone walls, towns and small streams, and woodland. “Wold” means rolling hills and countryside. “Cots” is an Anglo-Saxon word for sheep enclosure, thus putting the two together becomes rolling hills where sheep are kept. However, the Domesday Book refers to
Whether you are looking for a short amble or a hill hike here are some of the best walks in the Cotswolds. There are over 3000 miles of footpaths and rights of way in the Cotswolds which is a wonderful area to explore on foot. The longest walk is 102 mile
The two ancient Yew trees that have grown around the North Door in St. Edwards Church, Stow on the Wold look more like an entry into a fairy tale than into a Church. There is little doubt that J.R Tolkein was inspired to write “The Doors of Durin” as a
The Games and festivities began on Dovers Hill near Chipping Campden in 1612, under the auspices of Sir Baptiste Hicks. It was claimed that games, contests and races would keep locals fit to fight for the King. There were much merriment dancing and drinking which was frowned upon by the
The thatched cricket pavilion in Stanway, near Broadway in the Cotswolds was built in 1925 by the author of Peter Pan J.M Barrie. He used to stay at Stanway House and played cricket with his friends Artur Conan Doyle, HG Wells and AA Milne. His team was called the Allahakbarries.
Exploring the Cotswolds in a small group is much the best way to discover the quaint rolling countryside, the beautiful honey-coloured cottages, the winding river valleys, gorgeous small villages in an area where time has stood still. This are of AONB is 800 square miles of which 80% is farmland.
Will it rain, or thunder?, be hot? or perhaps it will snow? Like the rest of the UK, the weather can vary from day to day. In the summer months, the Cotswolds are often warm or perhaps hot. It can rain quite a lot. The winters are cool without having
Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty The Cotswolds are an 800 square mile area of South Central England encompassing 6 counties. The area is famous for impressive country “Wool ” Churches built by money derived from the wool from the now rare Cotswold Sheep. Honey-coloured cottages, rolling hills, tranquil streams
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