by admin | Apr 3, 2026 | Cotswolds
If you were to close your eyes and imagine the most "English" village possible: the kind you see on chocolate boxes or in high-budget period dramas: you’d probably end up imagining Great Tew. I’m Paul, and today we’re talking about a place that feels less...
by admin | Apr 3, 2026 | Cotswolds
I’m Paul, and today we’re pulling the coach over in a spot that often gets overlooked by the big tour buses, which is exactly why we love it. If you’re looking for the "real" Cotswolds: the kind without the gift-shop glitter and the massive crowds: you’ve...
by admin | Apr 3, 2026 | Cotswolds
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 looking for mud, hippies, and Jimi Hendrix playing the guitar with his...
by admin | Apr 3, 2026 | Cotswolds
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 operate from both London and Stratford-upon-Avon, and we’ve driven these...
by admin | Apr 3, 2026 | Cotswolds
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...
by admin | Apr 3, 2026 | Cotswolds
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...
