Paul’s guidebook to the Cotswolds -

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Paul’s guidebook to the Cotswolds -

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Built for pleasure and relaxation, beautiful Bath has been a wellbeing destination since Roman times. The waters are still a big draw, both at the ancient Roman Baths and the thoroughly modern Thermae Bath Spa, which houses the only natural thermal hot springs in Britain you can bathe in. Bath’s compact, visitor-friendly centre is overflowing with places to eat and drink, plus some of the finest independent shops in Britain. Immerse yourself in Bath’s remarkable collection of museums and galleries, and enjoy year-round festivals, theatre, music and sports. Bath's stunning honey-coloured Georgian architecture is straight from a Jane Austen novel - highlights include the iconic Royal Crescent and the majestic Circus.
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Bath
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Built for pleasure and relaxation, beautiful Bath has been a wellbeing destination since Roman times. The waters are still a big draw, both at the ancient Roman Baths and the thoroughly modern Thermae Bath Spa, which houses the only natural thermal hot springs in Britain you can bathe in. Bath’s compact, visitor-friendly centre is overflowing with places to eat and drink, plus some of the finest independent shops in Britain. Immerse yourself in Bath’s remarkable collection of museums and galleries, and enjoy year-round festivals, theatre, music and sports. Bath's stunning honey-coloured Georgian architecture is straight from a Jane Austen novel - highlights include the iconic Royal Crescent and the majestic Circus.
Bibury is a charming, typically Cotswold, village just a short drive from "The Capital of the Cotswolds", Cirencester. Bibury was once described by William Morris (1834-96) as "the most beautiful village in England". In fact, Fox News says that Bibury is one of the world's most picturesque villages, and an article on the Huffington Post website (1st May 2014), titled "The Most Charming Towns In Europe You'll Want To Visit ASAP", mentioned Bibury. And the cottages of Arlington Row are often referred to as the most photographed and beautiful cottages in the country. An ideal opportunity to combine with visits to Cirencester and Stow on the Wold
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Bibury
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Bibury is a charming, typically Cotswold, village just a short drive from "The Capital of the Cotswolds", Cirencester. Bibury was once described by William Morris (1834-96) as "the most beautiful village in England". In fact, Fox News says that Bibury is one of the world's most picturesque villages, and an article on the Huffington Post website (1st May 2014), titled "The Most Charming Towns In Europe You'll Want To Visit ASAP", mentioned Bibury. And the cottages of Arlington Row are often referred to as the most photographed and beautiful cottages in the country. An ideal opportunity to combine with visits to Cirencester and Stow on the Wold
Stow-on-the-Wold is a delightful market town and along with Moreton in Marsh, perhaps the best known of the small Cotswolds towns. Original 15th century cottage doorway with elm door Stow-on the-Wold is the highest of the Cotswold towns standing exposed on 800 feet high Stow Hill at a junction of seven major roads, including the Roman Fosse Way. At the height of the Cotswold wool industry the town was famous for its huge annual fairs where as many as 20,000 sheep were sold at one time. The vast Market Square testifies to the towns former importance. At one end stands the ancient cross, and at the other the town stocks, shaded between an old elm tree. Around the square the visitor is faced with an elegant array of Cotswold town houses and shops. Stow is an important shopping centre and has many fine Antique shops, Art galleries, Gifts and Crafts and is a centre for Walking the Cotswolds countryside.
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Stow-on-the-Wold
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Stow-on-the-Wold is a delightful market town and along with Moreton in Marsh, perhaps the best known of the small Cotswolds towns. Original 15th century cottage doorway with elm door Stow-on the-Wold is the highest of the Cotswold towns standing exposed on 800 feet high Stow Hill at a junction of seven major roads, including the Roman Fosse Way. At the height of the Cotswold wool industry the town was famous for its huge annual fairs where as many as 20,000 sheep were sold at one time. The vast Market Square testifies to the towns former importance. At one end stands the ancient cross, and at the other the town stocks, shaded between an old elm tree. Around the square the visitor is faced with an elegant array of Cotswold town houses and shops. Stow is an important shopping centre and has many fine Antique shops, Art galleries, Gifts and Crafts and is a centre for Walking the Cotswolds countryside.
Regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England, Bourton on the Water has a unique appeal to visitors and residents alike. Bourton-on-the-Water is located in the Cotswolds, within the heart of England, famous for its honey coloured stone architecture and idyllic village scenes. Known as the Venice of the Cotswolds, this one village offers a wealth of attractions and shops, restaurants and tea rooms, or simply the space for you to enjoy some tranquil time by the River Windrush, spanned by its five arched bridges.
The Chip Shed - Bourton-on-the-Water
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Regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England, Bourton on the Water has a unique appeal to visitors and residents alike. Bourton-on-the-Water is located in the Cotswolds, within the heart of England, famous for its honey coloured stone architecture and idyllic village scenes. Known as the Venice of the Cotswolds, this one village offers a wealth of attractions and shops, restaurants and tea rooms, or simply the space for you to enjoy some tranquil time by the River Windrush, spanned by its five arched bridges.
The Cotswold Way offers just over 100 miles of magical walking, with long distance views from the Cotswold escarpment, and journeys through picturesque villages and past famous ancient sites. What is perhaps so unique about the Cotswold Way is its concentrated variety and diversity. One minute you will be in internationally important wildflower meadows, the next shaded beech woodlands rich with the colour of bluebells and the scent of wild garlic.
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Cotswold Way Start/Finish
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The Cotswold Way offers just over 100 miles of magical walking, with long distance views from the Cotswold escarpment, and journeys through picturesque villages and past famous ancient sites. What is perhaps so unique about the Cotswold Way is its concentrated variety and diversity. One minute you will be in internationally important wildflower meadows, the next shaded beech woodlands rich with the colour of bluebells and the scent of wild garlic.
Cheltenham is the most complete Regency town in Britain and one of the few English towns in which traditional and contemporary architecture complement each other. Statue of Holst in Imperial Park Cheltenham lies beneath Cleeve Hill, the highest point in the Cotswolds and above the vale of the River Severn. It is known as 'The Western Gateway to the Cotswolds This edge-of-the Cotswolds spa town is hard to beat for refined elegance and Regency terraces, annual festivals, Ladies' College and racecourse. Also fortnightly farmers markets, classy shops and restaurants all surrounded by glorious countryside. Cheltenham was selected by The Sunday Times newspaper (March 2014) as one of the best places to live in Britain.
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Cheltenham
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Cheltenham is the most complete Regency town in Britain and one of the few English towns in which traditional and contemporary architecture complement each other. Statue of Holst in Imperial Park Cheltenham lies beneath Cleeve Hill, the highest point in the Cotswolds and above the vale of the River Severn. It is known as 'The Western Gateway to the Cotswolds This edge-of-the Cotswolds spa town is hard to beat for refined elegance and Regency terraces, annual festivals, Ladies' College and racecourse. Also fortnightly farmers markets, classy shops and restaurants all surrounded by glorious countryside. Cheltenham was selected by The Sunday Times newspaper (March 2014) as one of the best places to live in Britain.
Royal Tetbury -The Prince of Wales first arrived in 1980 at Highgrove and made it the family home. Since then he has transformed the garden into what is now regarded as one of the most creatively inspired gardens of today. The garden consists of a series of interlinked areas, each having its own character and purpose. Many people visit and tour this stunning garden open from April until October for guided tours gaining a glimpse into royalty. The Highgrove Gardens guided tours need to be booked in advance.
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Tetbury
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Royal Tetbury -The Prince of Wales first arrived in 1980 at Highgrove and made it the family home. Since then he has transformed the garden into what is now regarded as one of the most creatively inspired gardens of today. The garden consists of a series of interlinked areas, each having its own character and purpose. Many people visit and tour this stunning garden open from April until October for guided tours gaining a glimpse into royalty. The Highgrove Gardens guided tours need to be booked in advance.
Gatcombe Park is the country residence of HRH The Princess Royal and her family, also the home of British eventing - located in one of the most beautiful areas of the Cotswolds, between the villages of Minchinhampton and Avening in Gloucestershire, England. Built in the late 18th century to the designs of George Basevi, it is a Grade II* listed building. Parts of the grounds open for events, including horse trials and craft fairs.
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Gatcombe Park
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Gatcombe Park is the country residence of HRH The Princess Royal and her family, also the home of British eventing - located in one of the most beautiful areas of the Cotswolds, between the villages of Minchinhampton and Avening in Gloucestershire, England. Built in the late 18th century to the designs of George Basevi, it is a Grade II* listed building. Parts of the grounds open for events, including horse trials and craft fairs.
Rodborough Common is a designated area of outstanding natural beauty, which lies just to the north of Minchinhampton Common and offers a dramatic panorama overlooking Stroud and the Severn Vale. It is renowned for its colourful array of wild flowers and butterflies, starting with the pasque flower in spring and a superb display of early purple orchids in May. Rodborough Common is just a 3 minute walk from the apartment.
Rodborough Common Public Car Park (Free)
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Rodborough Common is a designated area of outstanding natural beauty, which lies just to the north of Minchinhampton Common and offers a dramatic panorama overlooking Stroud and the Severn Vale. It is renowned for its colourful array of wild flowers and butterflies, starting with the pasque flower in spring and a superb display of early purple orchids in May. Rodborough Common is just a 3 minute walk from the apartment.
Minchinhampton is the home of HRH Princess Anne - the Daughter of Queen Elizabeth II; the village is situated on the eastern fringes of Minchinhampton Common. Interestingly, the local church was given Caen's Abbaye aux Dames by William the Conqueror; the present building dates from the 12th century. Minchinhampton village is just under 3 miles from the apartment. Minchinhampton Common is a large swathe of open grassland on the hill top and slopes of the Cotswold escarpment. It is a really important archaeological landscape, with prehistoric field systems, burial mounds and the remains of a defensive earthwork, known as The Bulwarks. In the summer the common is grazed by local commoners' cattle.
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Minchinhampton Common
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Minchinhampton is the home of HRH Princess Anne - the Daughter of Queen Elizabeth II; the village is situated on the eastern fringes of Minchinhampton Common. Interestingly, the local church was given Caen's Abbaye aux Dames by William the Conqueror; the present building dates from the 12th century. Minchinhampton village is just under 3 miles from the apartment. Minchinhampton Common is a large swathe of open grassland on the hill top and slopes of the Cotswold escarpment. It is a really important archaeological landscape, with prehistoric field systems, burial mounds and the remains of a defensive earthwork, known as The Bulwarks. In the summer the common is grazed by local commoners' cattle.
Chavenage House is a wonderful Elizabethan house of mellow Cotswold stone which is a family home - escape into the peaceful surroundings of a Cotswold manor, virtually unchanged for 400 years. Chavenage is often used as a location for TV & film productions, such as Poldark. The BBC's remake of 'Poldark' the romantic saga set in 18th century Cornwall is based on the novels by Winston Graham, and proved such a success that a fourth series is on the way. Famous stars to have graced the house include Oscar winning Eddie Redmayne, Jamie Dornan, the late Warren Clarke as well as Aidan Turner. Take an intimate tour of the house with the current owner, David Lowsley-Williams, and you’ll get to hear about the ghosts who allegedly stalk the corridors. You’ll also get to see the rooms where Oliver Cromwell and his General, Ireton, stayed in 1648 (look out for the swords, pikes and other Civil War relics), along with the other immaculate, wood-walled rooms. An ideal opportunity to combine your time at Chavenage House with visits to Minchinhampton and Tetbury
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Chavenage House
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Chavenage House is a wonderful Elizabethan house of mellow Cotswold stone which is a family home - escape into the peaceful surroundings of a Cotswold manor, virtually unchanged for 400 years. Chavenage is often used as a location for TV & film productions, such as Poldark. The BBC's remake of 'Poldark' the romantic saga set in 18th century Cornwall is based on the novels by Winston Graham, and proved such a success that a fourth series is on the way. Famous stars to have graced the house include Oscar winning Eddie Redmayne, Jamie Dornan, the late Warren Clarke as well as Aidan Turner. Take an intimate tour of the house with the current owner, David Lowsley-Williams, and you’ll get to hear about the ghosts who allegedly stalk the corridors. You’ll also get to see the rooms where Oliver Cromwell and his General, Ireton, stayed in 1648 (look out for the swords, pikes and other Civil War relics), along with the other immaculate, wood-walled rooms. An ideal opportunity to combine your time at Chavenage House with visits to Minchinhampton and Tetbury
Cirencester (often referred to as the Capital of the Cotswolds) was the second largest town in Britain during Roman times. The town contains many interesting buildings spanning several centuries. St. John Baptist Church and Market Square Cirencester's Parish Church of St. John Baptist in the Market Square Cirencester's market town status was mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086. Traders still set up their stalls every Monday and Friday and since 1999 the town has had its own farmers' market. Crafts and antiques markets are also regular attractions.
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Cirencester
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Cirencester (often referred to as the Capital of the Cotswolds) was the second largest town in Britain during Roman times. The town contains many interesting buildings spanning several centuries. St. John Baptist Church and Market Square Cirencester's Parish Church of St. John Baptist in the Market Square Cirencester's market town status was mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086. Traders still set up their stalls every Monday and Friday and since 1999 the town has had its own farmers' market. Crafts and antiques markets are also regular attractions.
Bordering the grounds of Highgrove House; the home of HRH Prince of Wales. An ideal opportunity to combine visits to Highgrove and Tetbury. Westonbirt Arboretum is one of the most beautiful and important plant collections in the world. With 15,000 specimens, and 2,500 species of tree from all over the world, the arboretum plays a vital part in research and conservation, as well as being a stunningly beautiful place to visit and explore rare, interesting and beautiful plants from the furthest corners of the globe.
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Westonbirt Arboretum station
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Bordering the grounds of Highgrove House; the home of HRH Prince of Wales. An ideal opportunity to combine visits to Highgrove and Tetbury. Westonbirt Arboretum is one of the most beautiful and important plant collections in the world. With 15,000 specimens, and 2,500 species of tree from all over the world, the arboretum plays a vital part in research and conservation, as well as being a stunningly beautiful place to visit and explore rare, interesting and beautiful plants from the furthest corners of the globe.
An award-winning day out - from birdwatchers to families there is plenty to discover all year round. Enjoy amazing wildlife up-close. With experiences to suit all ages offering access to a huge variety of wildlife. Get set for 100 adventure-filled acres of wildlife. Spend some quality time with our beautiful ducks, geese and fabulous flamingos, discover new wildlife in our hides and go wild in our adventure playgrounds.
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WWT Slimbridge
Bowditch
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An award-winning day out - from birdwatchers to families there is plenty to discover all year round. Enjoy amazing wildlife up-close. With experiences to suit all ages offering access to a huge variety of wildlife. Get set for 100 adventure-filled acres of wildlife. Spend some quality time with our beautiful ducks, geese and fabulous flamingos, discover new wildlife in our hides and go wild in our adventure playgrounds.
Every visit to Stratford would not be complete without finding out more about the English poet and playwright that makes it famous. Shakespeare's Birthplace allows you to visit the house where the world’s most famous playwright was born and grew up to discover more about his early years. Other must see Shakespeare locations include Hall's Croft (home to William's daughter), Nash's House and New Place (the last chapter in his life), Anne Hathaway's cottage (a romantic setting) and Mary Arden's Farm (the childhood home of Shakespeare's mother) There are many fantastic areas of Stratford-upon-Avon to explore, which is why visitors flock back year after year to discover more. From quaint side streets with unique and individual shops to open parklands along the river, there’s something for everyone.
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Stratford-upon-Avon
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Every visit to Stratford would not be complete without finding out more about the English poet and playwright that makes it famous. Shakespeare's Birthplace allows you to visit the house where the world’s most famous playwright was born and grew up to discover more about his early years. Other must see Shakespeare locations include Hall's Croft (home to William's daughter), Nash's House and New Place (the last chapter in his life), Anne Hathaway's cottage (a romantic setting) and Mary Arden's Farm (the childhood home of Shakespeare's mother) There are many fantastic areas of Stratford-upon-Avon to explore, which is why visitors flock back year after year to discover more. From quaint side streets with unique and individual shops to open parklands along the river, there’s something for everyone.
Experience a full day out with more than 1,100 years of jaw-dropping history, magic, myth and adventure at Warwick Castle! Warwick Castle is packed with things to do, inside and out: Battlements, towers, turrets, awesome interiors and the Great Hall. Interactive attractions and walk-through adventures including our new Horrible Histories Maze.
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華威城堡
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Experience a full day out with more than 1,100 years of jaw-dropping history, magic, myth and adventure at Warwick Castle! Warwick Castle is packed with things to do, inside and out: Battlements, towers, turrets, awesome interiors and the Great Hall. Interactive attractions and walk-through adventures including our new Horrible Histories Maze.
One of the UK’s greatest draws for tourists is to find Harry Potter filming locations around the country. But what is perhaps lesser known with Potterheads the world over is that Gloucester Cathedral was used as the majority of interior Hogwarts scenes within Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. A couple of scenes from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince were also filmed at Gloucester Cathedral. It’s home to the original door to the Gryffindor Common Room, as well as the corridor that spelled out the ominous words: “The Chamber of Secrets has been opened! Enemies of the Heir beware!” and “Her skeleton will lie in the Chamber forever” in the second movie. Some of the troll scenes from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone were also filmed within Gloucester Cathedral, as well as scenes where Harry overhears Draco and Snape talking about the unbreakable vow in the sixth movie..
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格洛斯特大教堂
12 College Grn
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One of the UK’s greatest draws for tourists is to find Harry Potter filming locations around the country. But what is perhaps lesser known with Potterheads the world over is that Gloucester Cathedral was used as the majority of interior Hogwarts scenes within Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. A couple of scenes from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince were also filmed at Gloucester Cathedral. It’s home to the original door to the Gryffindor Common Room, as well as the corridor that spelled out the ominous words: “The Chamber of Secrets has been opened! Enemies of the Heir beware!” and “Her skeleton will lie in the Chamber forever” in the second movie. Some of the troll scenes from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone were also filmed within Gloucester Cathedral, as well as scenes where Harry overhears Draco and Snape talking about the unbreakable vow in the sixth movie..
Joe Henson founded the Cotswold Farm Park in 1971 to help protect some of our rare breeds of farm animal. We are passionate about all that we do here and are dedicated to delivering the best of British farming, through a sustainable and authentic approach. Cotswold Farm Park is awarded Farm Attraction of the Year by the National Farm Attractions Network. Adam Henson is perhaps the best-known farmer in the UK, presenting his own section on BBC's Countryfile to millions of viewers each Sunday evening. But farming and conservation are Adam's first passions and when the camera stops rolling, there is still plenty of work to be done.
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科茨沃爾德農場公園
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Joe Henson founded the Cotswold Farm Park in 1971 to help protect some of our rare breeds of farm animal. We are passionate about all that we do here and are dedicated to delivering the best of British farming, through a sustainable and authentic approach. Cotswold Farm Park is awarded Farm Attraction of the Year by the National Farm Attractions Network. Adam Henson is perhaps the best-known farmer in the UK, presenting his own section on BBC's Countryfile to millions of viewers each Sunday evening. But farming and conservation are Adam's first passions and when the camera stops rolling, there is still plenty of work to be done.