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DRIVE 6: The Villages of the Cotswolds 79

4 Bourton-on-the-Water
Gloucestershire; GL54 2AN
This classic, relaxing Cotswold village
nestles around a village green and
the gentle River Windrush, and has
something for everyone to enjoy. The
Cotswold Motoring Museum and Toy
Collection (mid-Feb–mid-Dec: open
daily) is a nostalgic wallow in the style
and technology of yesteryear; the
Model Railway Exhibition, has an
elaborate layout with more than Above left Picturesque bridge at the centre of
40 trains (Jun–Aug: open daily; Sep–Dec Cotswold wool trade. Look out for Bourton-on-the-Water Above right Typical
& Feb–May: open Sat & Sun; Jan: limited the stocks here, and the King’s Arms, Cotswold tearoom in Moreton-in-Marsh
opening); the Model Village (open daily), where Charles I spent a night in 1645
is a detailed 1: 9 replica of Bourton; during the Civil War; the following SHOPPING FOR LOCAL CHEESE
and the Cotswold Perfumery (open year, nearby St Edward’s Church was Cotswold cheeses are rightly renowned.
daily; 01451 820 698; www.cotswold- used as a prison for defeated Royalist In Stow-on-the-Wold pack a picnic
perfumery.co.uk) is a fascinating factory- troops after the Battle of Stow. from the cheeses, breads, pâtés and
museum-shop that makes its scents ª Continue north along the A429 for pies at Maby’s (Digbeth Street, GL54
1BN; 01451 870 071. For more than 50
by hand; tours are available. Moreton-in-Marsh; park on High Street. cheeses (including the award-winning
ª Rejoin A429, following signs for Stinking Bishop) and other local special-
Stow-on-the-Wold. Park in the town 6 Moreton-in-Marsh ities in Moreton-in-Marsh, try the
square or on A429 north of the centre. Gloucestershire; GL56 0AF Cotswold Cheese Company (High
Street, GL56 0AH; 01608 652 862;
This lively Cotswold centre is known www.cotswoldcheese.com).
Cotswold Antiques for its Tuesday Market – the county’s
The Cotswolds are one of the most largest outdoor market. A short way EAT AND DRINK
rewarding areas for shopping for on the A44 towards Evesham there’s a
antiques, though don’t expect to find collection of interesting places to visit. CIRENCESTER
many bargains. The main centres are Sezincote is an onion-domed stately Falcon Inn moderate
Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, home built in the Mughal Indian style Traditional country pub serving a tasty
Chipping Campden and Broadway, range of locally sourced dishes.
but it’s always worth looking in smaller in 1810 (House: May–Sep: open Thu & Fri London Road, GL7 5HN; 01285 850
places, and look out for antiques fairs – pm, no children; Garden: Jan–Nov: open 878; www.falconinnpoulton.co.uk
local tourist offices should have a list. Thu & Fri pm). Opposite is the Batsford
Arboretum, a fabulous collection of BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER
exotic trees and shrubs (open daily). Mousetrap Inn moderate
5 Stow-on-the-Wold And just next door, families will enjoy Locally-sourced food is the speciality
Gloucestershire; GL54 1BN watching the gripping demonstrations of this 18th-century family-run inn.
Eight roads – one of them the Roman at the excellent Cotswold Falconry Lansdown, GL54 2AR; 01451 820 579;
www.mousetrap-inn.com
Fosse Way – meet at this Cotswold Centre (mid-Feb–mid-Nov: open daily).
market town, crammed with antiques ª Take A429 north out of town, left STOW-ON-THE-WOLD
shops, delicatessens and smart hotels. towards Batsford. Follow the signs Old Bakery Tavern inexpensive
Stop here for some window-shopping to Draycott, passing through the Delicious cakes and scones, also light
and a bite to eat, with pubs and cafés village, then pass through Broad lunches, all homemade.
Digbeth Street, GL54 1BN; 01451 832
surrounding the huge main square – Campden. In Chipping Campden, 172; www.theoldbakerytearoom.co.uk
once a busy market at the heart of the park on High Street.
The Old Butcher’s moderate
This highly rated brasserie serves
quality British fare, both traditional
and modern.
7 Park Street, GL54 1AQ; 01451 831 700;
www.theoldbutchers.com
MORETON-IN-MARSH
Tilly’s Teahouse inexpensive
Breakfasts and sweet and savoury snacks
are served in this friendly tearoom with
a courtyard for fair weather.
18–19 High Street, GL56 0AF; 01608 650
000; open daytime only
Left View of the countryside around
Stow-on-the-Wold

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