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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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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...
The Local’s Guide to the Cotswolds: Why Being Based in Stratford-upon-Avon Changes Everything
Let’s be honest for a second. If you’re planning a trip to the English countryside, you’ve probably seen a thousand ads for "Cotswolds Tours from London." They promise rolling hills, honey-colored stone, and a "quintessential" experience. The...
Tetbury: The 3-Minute No-Nonsense Guide to Royal Antiques and Heritage
Cotswolds Secrets Revealed: What London Tour Operators Don’t Want You to Know About Stratford-upon-Avon
Let’s be honest: London is great. It has the Big Ben, the fancy tea, and enough red buses to circle the globe twice. But when it comes to experiencing the actual soul of the English countryside, many visitors make a classic mistake. They book a "Cotswolds...
The 3-Minute No-Nonsense Guide to Stow-on-the-Wold
At Shakespeare Coaches, we don't do fluff. You’re busy, you want to see the best of England, and you don’t want to spend three hours reading a guidebook written in 1994. Stow-on-the-Wold is the "Granddaddy" of the Cotswolds. It’s high, it’s historic, and...
Moreton-in-Marsh: The 3-Minute No-Nonsense Guide to the Hub of the North Cotswolds
If you’re looking for the quintessential Cotswold experience without the feeling that you’ve stepped into a museum where you can’t touch anything, Moreton-in-Marsh is your spot. While other villages in the region are famous for being "pretty" (and they are),...