Get ready to head out of London for the day to the delightful Cotswolds region! A day in quintessential England. The Cotswolds are known for their traditional, English, countryside villages with buildings made from distinctive gold-coloured Cotswold limestone and for their gorgeous rolling hills.
The Cotswolds has been designated the largest area of outstanding natural beauty in England. The 2 villages that we always visit are Burford and Stow on the Wold, with likely visits to other Cotswolds' villages too, subject to timing, the size of the group and other changeable factors.
The town of Burford is known as the southern gateway to The Cotswolds. Here you will have time to explore the town including the main street that slopes gently to the River Windrush lined with shops on either side that has not changed much since the 1500s and the Burford Parish Church of St John the Baptist, where hundreds of Levellers (a group fighting for equality and democracy) were imprisoned - and some executed - during the English Civil War.
Stow on the Wold is a pretty market town and a good place to grab some lunch. Here you can explore the old church featuring its iconic door with two trees growing around the sides. Visit the Porch House, the 'oldest pub in Britain'', that was once part of Evesham Abbey plus there is a traditional village 'stocks' and plenty of Civil War history too.
Itinerary
7.30am-9am - London Pick-ups
We offer a range of pick-up points located in central and west London, all of which are easy to reach by public transport. You can choose to meet us at whichever pick-up point is most convenient for you.
9am-9.10am - Depart London
After our pick ups, we head north-west to the picturesque Cotswolds area of Britain. Your tour guide will keep you entertained with interesting facts and stories about the sights you pass on route and the Cotswolds region.
10.45am - Arrive in the Cotswolds
We usually visit Burford first, where you will have plenty of free time to explore the sights and shops of this town once known for its wealth generated from wool trading. Second, we will visit Bibury. This is called “the most beautiful village in England.” We will visit the old market town Stow on the Wold for our lunch stop, before exploring Chipping Campden with its arts and crafts history.
7.30pm - Arrive in London
There will be 2-3 drop-offs in central London subject to traffic and other considerations on the day. Our tour guide will advise the specific drop-off locations and will be happy to help with public transport advice if needed. Please note that there can be some traffic travelling back into central London and all itinerary times are approximate and subject to change.
Languages
English
Inclusions:
- Transport
- Pick-up available from the meeting point.
- Live commentary on board Live commentary on board
- Guide
Exclusions:
- Lunch
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Inclusions:
- Transport
- Pick-up available from the meeting point.
- Live commentary on board Live commentary on board
- Guide
Exclusions:
- Lunch
Important Info:
N/A