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[](https://shakespeare-coaches.com) Let’s be real for a second. If you’ve seen a photo of the Cotswolds on Instagram, there’s a 90% chance it was taken in Bourton-on-the-Water. It’s the "Venice of the Cotswolds," the honey-coloured heart of the region, and,...

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...

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...

If you’ve ever scrolled through Instagram and seen a photo of a honey-colored stone village that looks like it was plucked straight from a fairy tale, chances are you were looking at Castle Combe. Often cited as the "prettiest village in England," it sits in...

![Shakespeare Coaches Logo If you’ve spent any time looking at Cotswolds brochures, you’ve seen the heavy hitters: Bourton-on-the-Water, Castle Combe, and Bibury. They are stunning, don't get me wrong, but they are also packed. If you want to see the Cotswolds as...

![Shakespeare Coaches Logo If you’ve spent any time looking at Cotswolds brochures, you’ve seen the usual suspects: Bourton-on-the-Water, Castle Combe, and Bibury. They’re stunning, don’t get me wrong. But if you want to see where the locals actually go to escape the...

![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...

If you’re looking for a town that packs more history per square inch than almost anywhere else in the UK, you’ve found it. Welcome to Malmesbury. Often referred to as the "Queen of Hilltop Towns," this Wiltshire gem isn't just another pretty face in the...

![Shakespeare Coaches Logo If you’re looking for the refined, sophisticated side of the Cotswolds, you’ve found it. Welcome to Tetbury. While some villages in the region are famous for their "chocolate box" cottages and stream-side walks, Tetbury is famous...

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....