Cotwolds, UK Weekend Tour
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The Cotswolds is a very large area that’s covers roughly 800 square miles. Join us, as we take a weekend tour through Five counties (Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire).
Throughout this tour, we visit the following locations:
- St. Martins Church in Bladon
- Blenhemim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire
- Woodstock, Oxfordshire
- St. Kenelm’s Church in Minster Lovell
- St. Mary’s Church in Swinbrook
- Birbury in Gloucestershire
- St. Mary’s the Virgin Church in Bibury
- Burford
- Burford Almshouses
- St. John the Baptist Church in Burford
- Bourton-on-the-water in Gloucestershire
- St. Lawrence Church in Bourton-on-the-Water
- The Slaughters in Gloucestershire
- Stow-on-the-Wold
- St. Edwards Church in Stow-on-the-Wold
- Market Cross in Stow-on-the-Wold
- Rollright Stones in the Cotswolds
- Great Tew in Oxfordshire
- Long Compton in Warwickshire
- St. Peter and St. Paul Church in Long Compton
- Broadway Tower in Worcestershire
- The Town of Broadway in Worcestershire
- Chipping Campden in Gloucestershire
London Walks | The Best Way to See the Cotswolds
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West England
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | Check your local public television station for this Rick Steves’ Europe episode or watch it on The quintessence of charming England is the “West Country”: quaint Cotswold villages with their fine churches, manor homes, and gastropubs; Wells, England’s smallest cathedral town; and the New Age capital of Glastonbury, with its legends of the Holy Grail and King Arthur. We'll finish by pondering the dramatic prehistoric stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury.
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England's Cotswolds - Walking & Hiking Tour Video
A short and beautiful video shot entirely by a Backroads guest and produced by a Backroads leader! In this beautiful region of England, every step forward is also a step back in time. Follow cobbled paths through quaint villages of honey-colored cottages. Walk along woodland trails and rolling hills. Explore an ancient castle and savor a fresh pint in a traditional English pub. Often quirky, always charming—experience the past from the comfort of the present.
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Tour the English Cotswolds with Rob Little, Photographer Guide from Lets Tour England
Tour the English Cotswolds with Rob Little, Photographer Guide from Lets Tour England - 100 miles west of London, an oasis of beauty and peace. Check for details!
Chipping Camden
Chipping Camden high street, market hall, thatched roof cottages, the church and pavilions.
The Cotswolds Country Walk Chipping Campden Dover's Hill Broadway Tower Broadway round
Our video is a guided walk in the Cotswolds from Chipping Campden. We walk up to Dover's Hill then on to Broadway Tower via The Mile Drive. After visiting the tower we make our way down to Broadway and had a look round before we continued on our way back to Dover's Hill then retraced our steps back to Chipping Campden. This is an easy to moderate walk, using some of the Cotswold Way, on paths and tracks along lanes and through fields. There are a number of gates and stiles and some inclines and declines. Elevation: approx lowest point 87.40m (286.75ft) approx highest point 312m (1023.62ft). Approx 11.7 miles allow 4¾ hours using OS Explorer Map OL45, The Cotswolds. Allow extra time to visit the tower. Start point: The High Street, Chipping Campden. For more info and facilities please see our website.
Bibury. A Charming Cotswold Village.
The nineteenth-century artist and craftsman William Morris called Bibury the most beautiful village in England when he visited it.
The village is known for its honey-coloured seventeenth century stone cottages with steeply pitched roofs, which once housed weavers who supplied cloth for fulling at nearby Arlington Mill. Until the 1980s, that building also housed the museum of Arlington Mill with a collection of period clothing, before it was shifted to Barnsley House. The Mill is now a private residence.
Bibury is particularly frequented by Japanese tourists. This is largely attributed to Emperor Hirohito having stayed in the village on his European tour.
The picturesque Arlington Row cottages were built in 1380 as a monastic wool store. This was converted into a row of cottages for weavers in the seventeenth century. The cloth produced there was sent to Arlington Mill. Arlington Row is a popular visitor attraction, probably one of the most photographed Cotswold scenes, and was preserved by the Royal College of Arts. It has been used as a film and television location — most notably for Stardust and Bridget Jones Diary.
FAQs - Difference between self-guided and guided tours in the Cotswolds
Andrew from Cotswold Walks discusses the difference between a self-guided walking holiday with Cotswold Walks alongside a the guided tours also on offer across the Cotswolds.
Cotswold Walks are a local, Cotswold company who pride themselves on their friendly, personable service and an attention to detail that is second to none.
Some call it concierge walking, they call it the perfect way to enjoy the freedom and unspoilt beauty offered by the ancient footpaths that define the Cotswolds and leave a lasting memory.
Find out more about how Cotswold Walks can ensure your walking holiday in the Cotswolds is perfect and hassle free visit the website...
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The Cotswolds
Bursting with history and heritage, the Cotswolds is a charming blend of breathtaking natural beauty, bustling market towns and sleepy villages. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the Cotswold's picturesque villages.
Blenheim Palace and Woodstock
Drive through the quaint village of Woodstock and be seduced by its beauty. Bask in the beauty of Blenheim Palace! Built in the early 1700's, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill is a mind field of magnificence. (Entrances are not included, but can be purchased on the day).
Burford
We'll pause in the sleepy Cotswolds' town of Burford, built on a steep high street leading to the River Windrush and its medieval bridge.
Bibury
We will also visit Bibury, once described by William Morris as 'the most beautiful villiage in England', for a photo stop.
Bourton on the Water
Known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds', the picturesque village of Bourton-on-the-Water boasts many of the traditional features of the Cotswolds. Take time to marvel at its elegant low bridges and stroll along the magnificent Main Street
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Cotswolds Holiday Lodges - Bluewood Lodges in Oxfordshire - Video Review
- Bluewood Lodges are superbly located near to the picture postcard traditional Cotswold village of Kingham.
Nestled in a beautiful small bluebell wood in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the lodges offer visitors a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of modern day living and the perfect base for exploring the many charms the idyllic Cotswolds have to offer.
Relax on the deck of your own luxury lodge ,take a leisurely walk to the local pub and enjoy great food and drink or venture slightly further a field to the historic market town of Stow on the Wold and popular quaint villages such as Chipping Norton, Moreton-in-Marsh and Bourton on the Water; there's so much on offer and all conveniently close at hand.
Each lodge has been carefully furnished to exacting standards featuring stylish, contemporary interiors and spacious external decking, and all come complete with sunken outdoor hot tub.
Take a rod and enjoy a picnic down by the fishing lake, sit back and savour the beautiful countryside views or for the more energetic there's horse riding, cycling, walking trails and golf all within easy reach.
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Dryhill - a stunning luxury cotswold rental
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Cotswolds, England: Village Charm
More info about travel to the Cotswolds: As with many fairy-tale regions in Europe, the present-day beauty of England's Cotswolds was the result of an economic disaster — in this case, the collapse of the wool industry. The fine Cotswold towns fell into a time warp, creating a rustic charm that is the basis of today's new prosperity from tourism.
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Support Kelmscott Manor - William Morris's Cotswold retreat
Kelmscott Manor, an extremely beautiful Grade 1 listed Manor house on the river Thames, is perhaps the most evocative of all the houses associated with William Morris.
If you would like to support the future conservation and development of this special place, please make a donation, become a Friend or Patron of Kelmscott Manor, or get in touch with to discuss other ways to support the Society of Antiquaries of London.
Globe Trekker Series 11 - Southern England and Wales Trailer
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Traveller Ian Wright takes us on a journey through England – the country where he was born – to neighbouring Wales. Ian learns much about the rich cultural heritage of this part of Great image: Ian Wright on the white cliffs of DoverBritain, visits some of the countries’ most beautiful spots and gets a good taste of British eccentricity along the way. Ian begins his trip atop the white cliffs of Dover – this stunning cliff face is the first glimpse of England for many visitors arriving from mainland Europe. It is also home to historic Dover Castle.
From Dover, Ian heads to Canterbury, world famous for its cathedral and still home today to the Head of the Church of England. Ian gets caught up in a re-enactment of one of England’s most brutal murders that took place there back in 1170; the assassination of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury.
Ian then hitches a ride to Glastonbury, for the music festival that is one of the highlights of the English summer. Thousands of revellers come for the music, the dancing, the hippy vibes…and the mud!
image: Hail St. Ian - Wrighty at Canterbury Cathedral, KentNext stop is Cornwall, the county that occupies the south western tip of England and is known for its stunning coastal walks, beaches and seafood. In the tiny fishing village of Port Isaac, Ian meets some Cornish singers who are fiercely proud of their heritage and, with the help of a couple of Cornish ladies, cooks up a giant version of the county’s most famous dish, the humble Cornish pasty. Ian finds himself transported to a tropical rainforest when he visits the Eden Project, the world’s largest greenhouse that houses over 5,000 different species of plant and is one of England’s most popular tourist attractions.
Taking the train along the south coast from Plymouth, Ian arrives in the great naval town of Portsmouth. He tours one of England’s most famous battleships, HMS Victory. It was from onboard this ship that Admiral Nelson led England to victory against the French at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. In the evening, Ian catches a spectacular celebration of the battle with flotillas and fireworks in the harbour.
image: HMS Victory battleship in PortsmouthIan travels onwards to Windsor and to one of the three official residences of the Queen, Windsor Castle. Over the bridge from Windsor is the town of Eton, famous for the poshest private school in the country, Eton College. The college was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. Former pupils include 19 English Prime Ministers and, most recently, Princes William and Harry. Ian is introduced to the strange traditions of the school (a top hat and tails uniform, obscure slang and a kind of grand graffiti) by a former pupil.
Ian thinks he has stumbled across the perfect picture-postcard village when he arrives in Chipping Campden in the Cotswolds. He takes part in one of the oldest and strangest sporting events in the English calendar, the Cotswolds Olympics, and discovers that he’s never going to be a champion Ian dresses up in 15th century garb when he attends a jousting festival at Berkeley Castle. Donning chain mail, helmet, lance and shield, he gingerly mounts his horse to pitch battle against the Black Knight.
The Severn Bridge takes Ian from England to Wales, a country with just three million inhabitants but more castles per square mile than any other country. Ian hops aboard the picturesque Ffestiniog Railway and at the other end retires to a cosy pub for a quiet pint. He is surprised to discover everyone taking part in the pub quiz in a completely different language – Welsh! It doesn’t take Ian long, however, to learn to how to order another pint in the language! Ian also meets some of the finest male voice singers in the world.
image: Snowdonia National Park, Wales
Ian ends his journey in Snowdonia. He spends the night in the hotel where the Everest team stayed during their training in the Welsh mountains for their successful ascent of Everest in 1953. The next morning Ian heads off with a local guide to tackle the southern peak of the Snowdon Horseshoe. It’s a hard scramble to the top but the breathtaking and far-reaching views of the Welsh countryside to the coast are well worth the effort and are a fitting end to Ian’s adventure.
Oxfordshire Country Walk Cotswolds Blenheim Palace Woodstock to Wootton round
Our video is a guided circular walk in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds. From Woodstock we walk through the grounds of Blenheim Palace, the birth place of Sir Winston Churchill, to Wootton. This is an easy walk along grass and gravel footpaths and tracks, minor tarmac road and short distance on main road. There are some gradual inclines and declines.
Elevation: approx lowest point 78.90m (258.86ft) approx highest point 146.10m (363.85ft) approx ascent 142.50m (467.52ft).
Approx 6.5 miles allow 2½ - 3 hours using OS Explorer Map 180, Oxford Witney & Woodstock. This walk is done clockwise.
Start point: Free car park in Hensington Road.
For more info and facilities please see our website.
Europe Gardens | COTSWOLDS | Stow on the Wold | Part13 | Travelogue
Kaye and Marie leave Swallow's Nest, Fivehead near Taunton for Hauser & Wirth Somerset garden then on to Reuben's Cottage, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire with St. Edwards Church, inspiration for The Lord of the Rings. Consider becoming a patron of this channel. Thank you!
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