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How to see the Cotswolds in one day from London without a car
Ideas for exploring the villages when you’re staying in London.
Best villages in the Cotswolds to visit from London by train
Inspiration for combining rail travel with a Cotswolds visit.
A quick guide to Moreton-in-Marsh
Get to know a useful starting point for exploring the North Cotswolds.
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The Ultimate Guide to Cotswolds Day Tours from London: Hidden Gems & Iconic Stops
The Cotswolds. Rolling green hills. Honey-coloured stone cottages. Villages that look untouched since the 1500s. Located just two hours from central London, this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty draws visitors from around the world. But here's the thing. Not all...
Stratford-upon-Avon Secrets Revealed: Why We’re the Only Cotswolds Experts You Actually Need
Let’s get one thing straight right out of the gate: we love the Cotswolds. We live here, we breathe the fresh country air, and we’ve spent more time navigating narrow limestone lanes than we have walking on actual pavement. But if you’re planning a trip to England’s...
Broadway: The 3-Minute No-Nonsense Guide to the Jewel of the Cotswolds
If you only have time to visit one village that captures the essence of English rural perfection, Broadway is usually the top of the list. Often referred to as the "Jewel of the Cotswolds," this village manages to be both grand and incredibly cozy at the...
Looking for the Ultimate Cotswolds Day Tour? 10 Things Only a Stratford Local Can Tell You
So, you’ve decided to visit the Cotswolds. Excellent choice. You’re about to step into a landscape so quintessentially British it makes a teapot look like a rebel. But here’s the thing: everyone and their grandmother wants to see those honey-colored stone cottages. If...
Naunton: A 3-Minute No-Nonsense Guide
If you’ve been following our "Top 25 Cotswolds Destinations" series, you’ll know that I’m Paul, and I like to get straight to the point. We’ve covered the heavy hitters like Bourton-on-the-Water and Castle Combe, but today we’re looking at something a little...
The 3-Minute No-Nonsense Guide to Snowshill Village
If you’re looking for the Cotswolds you’ve seen on postcards: the kind with honey-coloured stone, zero neon signs, and a silence so deep you can hear a sheep sneeze three fields away: you’ve found it. At Shakespeare Coaches, we spend a lot of time driving through...
Woodstock: A 3-Minute No-Nonsense Guide
Welcome back to our "Top 25 Cotswolds Destinations" series! I’m Paul, and today we are talking about a place that is often the first: or last: stop for many visitors to the region. Now, before we get into it, let’s clear one thing up. If you’ve come here...
Winchcombe: The 3-Minute No-Nonsense Guide to the Cotswolds’ Walking Capital
If you’re looking for the Cotswolds but want to skip the "tourist trap" vibes of the bigger hubs, you’ve found your spot. Winchcombe is the real deal. It’s a historic Saxon town that’s managed to keep its local soul while offering some of the most stunning...
Cirencester: The 3-Minute No-Nonsense Guide to the Capital of the Cotswolds
![Shakespeare Coaches logo If you’re looking for the heart of the Cotswolds, you don’t go to a tiny village with one pub and a duck pond. You go to Cirencester. Known for centuries as the "Capital of the Cotswolds," this town is the perfect blend of Roman...