We start the tour with a drive to ancient Bampton, one of the oldest towns in England and now well-known as the village of “Downton” in the TV series Downton Abbey. You will see the town and its pretty market square and the area of Bampton used for the filming of Downton Abbey.
We then continue our drive, passing through Kelmscott, the summer home of the Arts and Crafts founder, William Morris in the 19th century.
Our journey from Kelmscott takes us through the old market towns of Lechlade and Fairford, with its beautiful ‘wool church’ and then a string of pretty Cotswold stone villages to idyllic Bibury. Enjoy walking around the 17th century cottages, water meadow and trout farm.
Leaving Bibury, we follow the Coln Valley through a succession of hamlets, hidden valleys and remarkable scenery before arriving in Winchcombe. Enjoy lunch in a rustic pub or take time to visit nearby Sudeley Castle, home to Catherine Parr, the 6th wife of Henry VIII.
We continue our tour after lunch to the charming town of Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds, with its pretty square, delightful cafes and antiques shops.
We return to Oxford via the bustling market town of Chipping Norton and Woodstock, the location of Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.
Fridays at 09:30
Cost: £85.00 per person
Our first stop is in the charming market town of Bampton, famed for being the location for the village scenes in Downton Abbey. Time to visit pretty St Marys Church and see the cottages and houses which featured in this popular TV series.
We then continue our drive, passing through Kelmscott, the summer home of the Arts and Crafts founder, William Morris in the 19th century.
Our journey from Kelmscott takes us through the old market towns of Lechlade and Fairford, with its beautiful ‘wool church’ and then a string of pretty Cotswold stone villages to idyllic Bibury. Enjoy walking around the 17th century cottages, water meadow and trout farm.
We then head into the North Cotswolds passing through the old market town of North Leach with its impressive 15th century Perpendicular church and continue on to our lunch stop of Bourton-on-the-Water, the Venice of the Cotswolds. Enjoy a stroll along the beautiful River Windrush or visit the model village or vintage car museum.
A short drive from Bourton takes us to Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds. Enjoy browsing around the quaint antiques shops, boutiques and charming cafes or visit the fine St Edwards Church with its quirky wooden door, said to have inspired the writer J R R Tolkien.
We return to Oxford via the bustling market town of Chipping Norton, passing finally through Woodstock, the site of magnificent Blenheim Palace.
Fridays at 09:30
Cost: £85.00 per person
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event
£95 Per person
From £700
Call us on any of the numbers below and we will be happy to help you with booking a tour with us.
Landline: +44 (0)1869 340090
Mobile: +44 (0) 7976 246967
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To make a booking, visit our Tours page
Discover idyllic English villages, nestling in quiet valleys with picture-perfect thatched cottages, majestic castles and manors, fields and hedgerows.
Call: +44 (0)1869 340090
email: info@cotswoldexploring.co.uk
An unforgettable introduction to one of Britain’s finest regions. Perfect half-day tour for those wanting to experience the delights of the Cotswolds.
Extended half-day tour from Oxford, ideal for those who would love to see some of the Cotswold villages, but cannot spare a whole day.
Perfect full-day tour of the Cotswolds with a visit to Shakespeare’s home with its famous theatres and quaint medieval timber-framed houses.
Enchanting full-day tour for those wanting to experience the delights of the Cotswolds, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Call us on any of the numbers below and we will be happy to help you with booking a tour with us.
Landline: +44 (0)1869 340 090
Mobile: +44 (0) 7976 246 967
Mobile: +44 (0) 7860 222 408
To make a booking, visit our Tours page
