Set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside, on the banks of the river Avon, Stratford is a market town dating back to medieval times. Stratford is today most famous as the birthplace of the Elizabethan playwright William Shakespeare.
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The World Heritage Site of Bath and the beautiful countryside surrounding it is unique and unforgettable.
This comfortably sized city is packed with places to visit. Bath's rich diversity of museums, galleries, gardens and attractions are all within easy distance of each other. 
 

Woodstock is closely linked with Blenheim Palace on its doorstep. The landscaped parkland of the Palace estate comes right up to the edge of the town. Woodstock, with a Georgian flavour readily apparent in the streets and houses of the town centre, has its market place tucked off the main Oxford to ...
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Tewkesbury lies at the heart of the Severn Vale, where the River Severn meets the Avon. This delightful medieval town is steeped in history, with its narrow alleyways, black and white timber framed buildings and the beautiful 12th century abbey, which dominates the town. Annual events include the Fo...
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The Spa town of Cheltenham has been welcoming visitors for almost three hundred years, ever since the discovery of the first natural spring led to the development of the elegant spa town. Cheltenham is renowned for its Regency architecture, stylish shopping, colourful parks and floral displays, hors...
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The first sight of the steep main street leading down to the medieval bridge over the river sets the scene for Burford. Full of lovely old stone houses, the town presents some of its best 17th and 18th century frontages to the High Street, although earlier buildings often lie hidden behind, glimpsed...
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William Morris called Bibury "the most beautiful village in England" and it remains most attractive in its setting alongside the river. The 14th century Arlington Row provides the focal point. This was originally a wool store, then altered into weavers’ cottages and is now restored by the Nati...
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There are many wonderful buildings including the Dower House and the White Hart as well as the lovely church which was extensively restored in the 19th century but mostly remains the old work. Originally it was a British hill fort which became occupied by the Romans due to its proximity to The Fosse...
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The “Capital of the Cotswolds" has the unmistakable air of a lively market town. Its street market, held in the large and impressive Market Place, is still a colourful twice-weekly feature of town life. The town's origins lie in the Roman period when it was one of the regional capitals of ...
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Gloucester, the capital of Gloucestershire is cradled by the picturesque Cotswold Hills.  The city has a vibrant, lively atmosphere that combines a rich historic past with all the excitement and attractions of a city just full of life begging to be explored.

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The village with its twisted streets, gabled roofs and timber buildings is one of the prettiest in England. The houses span the centuries, dating from medieval times to the 18th century, but none is later than about 1800. Lacock Abbey offers much to see, with a museum dedicated to the work of Henry ...
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Set on a hill, circled by the river Avon, the imposing Norman Abbey dominates the skyline. The town flourished as a weaving centre from the 15th century and became known for its fine silk and lace. The fine 15th century Market Cross, an Old Courtroom, narrow medieval streets and a river walk, show h...
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The magnificent church of St Peter and St Paul at Northleach can claim to be a "Cathedral of the Cotswolds". The church stands just off the market place and a wander around the town will reveal much of interest. Some timber-framed buildings survive, and a walk along the entire length of the High Str...
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Painswick is one of the gems of the Cotswolds. Painswick sits perfectly on its hillside, with the elegant church spire and striking churchyard the focus of this distinctive village. The wool trade made the town wealthy, as with so many other Cotswold communities.
 
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The village is known for its exceptional unspoilt beauty and for the views over the Severn Vale to the west. Charmingly set near the Worcestershire border, the Cotswolds rise to over 900ft around the village on three sides. An ancient road called Buckle Street crosses the parish. Snowshill Manor, ow...
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This attractive village of honey coloured stone houses is justly claimed to be one of the most perfect in the Cotswolds. Wander through the village at leisure taking in the beautiful architecture. Visit the local church which has some quirky features such as the grooves on the back of the pews where...
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This lovely village is typical of the Cotswolds and is surrounded by beautiful woodland and countryside. Dominating the village is the magnificent 17th Century Stanway House, which has frequently been used as a location in filming. Stanway’s beautiful architecture, furniture, parkland and vill...
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Built on steep slopes at the junction of five valleys, this busy market town has retained considerable character despite the industrialisation in the late 18th and 19th centuries. At the height of its prosperity there were at least 150 cloth mills in the valleys centred upon Stroud. Many light indus...
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The Market House in the centre of Tetbury is an immediate reminder of the history of the town. Built in 1655 and supported on three rows of bulging stone pillars, it was designed for the sale of wool and yarn, and still has a market use today. These days the small marketplace is still the focal poin...
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Upper Slaughter and Lower Slaughter share a fascinating name, which derives from "miry place" which it certainly is not now! The link (and the fascination) is the tiny River Eye that links the two small villages. Lower Slaughter is just off the Roman Fosse Way and a wonderfully conserved typical Cot...
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Winchcombe is a largely unspoilt and attractive market town with a long history serving the countryside around. The market place and town centre streets are well worth a wander. Nearby is Sudeley Castle with its own impressive history and an array of beautiful gardens around it.
 
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