Things to do in Blockley, Cotswolds: A local’s guide
The North Cotswolds village of Blockley is one of the region’s lesser-known gems. It’s a peaceful spot with its golden stone buildings and Norman church …
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Insiders’ guides to Cotswold towns & villages
With over 50 Cotswold towns and villages to explore, it can be hard to know where to start. So we’ve selected some of our favourites – from the famous names to the prettiest villages – to share insider guides, written by local residents who know them best, to give you an insight into each place.
Inside you’ll find everything you need to know, from the area’s history and the places to visit you won’t want to miss, to how to get there and our top places to eat, drink, shop and stay.
Check out our latest Cotswold town and village guides and look out for more coming soon…
Things to do in Castle Combe, Cotswolds: A local’s guide
Often rated the ‘prettiest village in England’, Castle Combe lies in the south of the Cotswolds. With a picturesque setting in a wooded valley, the …
Things to do in Chipping Campden, Cotswolds: A local’s guide
Once described as ‘the most beautiful village street now left on the island’ by historian GM Trevelyan, the North Cotswolds town of Chipping Campden is …
Things to do in Bibury, Cotswolds: A local’s guide
Described by poet and designer William Morris as ‘the most beautiful village in England’, Bibury is one of the Cotswolds’ most popular and picturesque spots. …
Things to do in Bourton-on-the-Water, Cotswolds: A local’s guide
With its stone bridges across the River Windrush, overhanging trees, village green and historic stone cottages, it’s no wonder that Bourton-on-the-Water tops lists of the …
Things to do in Snowshill, Cotswolds: A local’s guide
The picturesque Cotswold village of Snowshill is set on an escarpment south of Broadway, overlooking the Vale of Evesham. Despite its picture-perfect good looks, with …
Things to do in Burford, Cotswolds: A local’s guide
Known as the Gateway to the Cotswolds, Burford is one of the most picturesque towns in Oxfordshire, famous for its steep high street which sweeps …
Things to do in Stow-on-the-Wold, Cotswolds: A local’s guide
The highest of the Cotswold towns, hilltop Stow-on-the-Wold lies in the north of the region, surrounded by pretty villages and rolling countryside. This historic wool …
Things to do in Upper Slaughter, Cotswolds: A local’s guide
The tiny Cotswold village of Upper Slaughter in Gloucestershire is often overshadowed by its better-known neighbours Lower Slaughter and Bourton-on-the-Water. But its historic buildings and …
Things to do in Lower Slaughter, Cotswolds: A local’s guide
The twin villages of Lower and Upper Slaughter lie on the shallow River Eye, a few miles north of Bourton-on-the-Water. With its flower-draped cottages, stone …