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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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Browse our latest articles below. Older stories may refer to previous routes or offers; check our current tour collection or Transfers page for today’s booking and enquiry options.
Tetbury: The 3-Minute No-Nonsense Guide to Royal Antiques and Heritage
Lacock: The 3-Minute No-Nonsense Guide to the Cotswolds’ Hollywood Star
If you’ve ever sat on your sofa watching a period drama and thought, "I wish I could live in a place where the 21st century simply doesn't exist," then Lacock is your spot. Walking into Lacock isn't just a day trip; it’s a literal step back in time....
The 3-Minute No-Nonsense Guide to Chipping Campden
If you are looking for the "quintessential" Cotswold experience without the chaotic crowds of some of the more famous spots, Chipping Campden is your winner. At Shakespeare Coaches, we’ve driven these roads more times than we can count, and we always tell...
Blockley: The 3-Minute No-Nonsense Guide to the Cotswolds’ Hidden Gem
How to Choose the Best Cotswolds Tour: Why Local Stratford Experts Beat the London “Big Buses”
So, you’ve decided to visit the Cotswolds. Excellent choice. You’re about to step into a world of honey-colored stone, rolling hills that look like they’ve been photoshopped by a very enthusiastic landscape artist, and more thatched roofs than you can shake a selfie...
Stanton: The 3-Minute No-Nonsense Guide to the Most Untouched Cotswolds Village
Blockley: The 3-Minute No-Nonsense Guide to the Cotswolds’ Hidden Gem
Lacock: The 3-Minute No-Nonsense Guide to the Cotswolds’ Hollywood Star
If you’ve ever sat on your sofa watching a period drama and thought, "I wish I could live in a place where the 21st century simply doesn't exist," then Lacock is your spot. Walking into Lacock isn't just a day trip; it’s a literal step back in time....
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),...