The average travel time is around 2 hours. If you would like to get there on your own, the fuel price is 24 USD. Trips from London. London to Paris. London to Cornwall. London to Dover. London to Edinburgh. London to Cardiff. London to Glasgow. London to Windsor. London to Manchester. London to Dublin. London to Liverpool. London to Oxford. London to Newcastle upon Tyne. London to Bristol. London to Leicester. London to Sheffield. London to Madrid. London to Birmingham.
London to Berlin. London to Reading. London to Amsterdam. London to Rome. London to Canterbury. London to Barcelona. London to Portsmouth. London to Prague. As with taking the train, once at your destination, you'll need to make use of local transit to get you around. Both Gloucester and Cheltenham offer accessible local bus and rail connections around the Cotswolds.
It offers unlimited travel for the day along with discounts for some attractions. Again, this method is perhaps best suited for those who plan on staying a few days in the area. Castle Combe, Cotswolds. The Cotswolds is relatively easy to access by car. Around two hours travel time from London , the area is served by the M4, M5, and M40 motorways, and traveling by car is a good option for those who like to explore at their own pace.
While some of the most picturesque villages require navigating narrow country lanes, larger destinations such as Stow-on-the-Wold and Moreton-in-Marsh are easily accessible from the motorways and offer plenty of attractions and fun things to do.
For those wanting to park the car and take the bus or local rail services, consider purchasing a Cotswolds Discoverer One Day Pass. These handy passes offer unlimited travel throughout the Cotswolds. All you need to do is park the car and pick up the pass at the nearest train or bus station. England Travel Guide. Written by Bryan Dearsley Jun 18, We may earn a commission from affiliate links The beautiful Cotswolds area provides the visitor with a charming snapshot of what country life was once like in England.
From London to the Cotswolds Direct by Tour Thatched cottage in the Cotswolds Thanks to its proximity to London, the Cotswolds is the perfect place to visit as part of an organized tour. From London to the Cotswolds by Train Stow-on-the-Wold in the Cotswolds While some of the most-visited sightseeing destinations in the Cotswolds aren't accessible via train, it is possible to get to some of the region's larger towns and cities from London by rail.
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The houses span the centuries, dating from medieval times to the 18th century, but none is later than about The George Inn, an authentic 13th century inn is a great place to have lunch and is the oldest licensed pub in England. The village has been used for many period films including Jane Austen and more recently Harry Potter.
From London the central area of the Cotswolds is most popular. Oxford and nearby Blenheim Palace is a major gateway to the region. For many people, Burford, another old wool town, is the gateway town into the Cotswolds. One of the larger conurbation's, the main High Street descending down to the river with some of its best 17th and 18th century frontages is the main focus for visitors.
Burford is a renowned centre for antiques, teashops and gift shopping. Probably the most popular village in the Cotswolds, and often referred to as the "Venice of the Cotswolds" because the River Windrush runs right through the centre.
The sparkling water and the attractive low bridges crossing it create a charming scene. Only a couple of miles from Bourton-on-the-Water, Lower Slaughter is just off the Roman Fosse Way and a wonderfully conserved typical Cotswold village, with a Water Mill and ducks on the stream - a wander alongside the stream seems like a privilege.
Upper Slaughter is equally attractive with old cottages and farmhouses, and a Manor House now a hotel. Famous as a centre for antiques, Stow-on-the-Wold, situated on the Roman Fosse Way, has a long history and probably dates from a prehistoric fortified settlement on top of the hill. The Market Square is large and impressive and, surrounded by houses, shops and inns all built in the local Cotswold stone, it gives the feeling of being the focus of town life over many centuries.
At nearly ft, Stow-on-the-Wold is the highest of the Cotswold towns, approached uphill from all directions. 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 National Trust.
The low roof line and row of gables give it true Cotswold style. From London most people venturing to the northern part of the Cotswolds, the furthest part away from London, will combine a visit with Shakespeare's Stratford Upon Avon or Warwick Castle. Picture perfect with its honey-coloured Cotswold stone buildings, Broadway is one of the most picturesque of the Cotswold villages. Its chocolate box looks you could be stepping onto a film set. With a wide range of antique and high quality shops, spectacular scenery and with lovely places to stay.
Fish Hill provides the impressive backdrop to Broadway and on top stands Broadway Tower, a 65 foot 20m high folly. From the tower spectacular views of 12 counties can be enjoyed. Located at the head of the beautiful Evenlode valley, Moreton is a thriving market town dating back years.
Every Tuesday Moreton-in-Marsh hosts the largest open-air street market in the Cotswolds. The village is known for its exceptional unspoilt beauty and for the views over the Severn Vale to the west.
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