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UK – COTSWOLDS
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UK – COTSWOLDS

  • 8 days
  • couples, w/ older kids
  • year-round

The Cotswolds region covers 6 counties: Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, South Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Wiltshire and Bath & North East Somerset. On this trip you will explore much of this area. You'll see incredibly beautiful villages such as Castle Combe, and Bibury. You'll visit the beautiful city of Bath and see the fascinating display at Blatchley Park. You'll then round off the trip with a short stay in London to see the not-so-traditional corners of the city.

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Ideally, you should start your journey at Luton, Stansted Airport, or Heathrow. The first crossing is to Hughenden Manor which is a magnificent Victorian mansion. You will then continue to the famous Blenheim Palace, where, among other things, Winston Churchill was born. On the way to your destination town of Cirencester, you will stop for a stroll in the delightful village of Bibury. The next day you will begin first thing in the morning with a visit to perhaps the prettiest village in England: Castle Combe. Then in the afternoon you will visit the city of Bath with all its amazing sights.

On the third day, you will head to the village of Bourton-on-the-water which is famous for its low arch bridges and the many activities you can do there. A short drive will then take you to the romantic village of Lower Slaughter, and later to a small town called Stow-on-the-Wold, where there is a charming church whose entrance is flanked by mature yews which have grown into the building. In the afternoon, see the unusual Broadway Tower and tour William Shakespeare's hometown. Then move on to the spa town of Leamington Spa for the evening. On day four you'll take a tour of Bletachley Park, but before that you'll make a short visit to the beautiful Chesterton Windmill. The tour at Bletachley park will take you the whole afternoon.

In the evening you'll drive over to the iconic student city of Cambridge which you'll explore on the fifth day. There's more than enough to see! A visit to King's College chapel is absolutely essential! On the sixth day, you return the rental car and move on to London. In the afternoon, you'll visit Camden Market and maybe manage to walk the crossing at the legendary Abbey Road. In the evening, take a stroll on the Millennium Bridge and along the Thames. On day seven, you'll spend the morning visiting and exploring the unique British Museum, have lunch in Chinatown, and drive to nearby Brixton to see where David Bowie grew up. Visit the beautiful Sky Garden or explore Leadenhall Market if you have some time! On the last day, day eight, you can spend the morning at Madame Tussauds London.

Author: Jirka Maleček
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Travel Info

Plane tickets – use your favourite flight search engine. If you don't have a favourite, try kiwi.com.

Tickets – if you're planning on going to England in the summer season, it's best to get your tickets well in advance. At least to Blenheim Palace, Jane Austen centre, Bletchley park, Kings college chapel, Sky Garden, Buckingham Palace.

Calls and data – keep in mind that UK is not part of the EU anymore, so check with your operator for call and data prices. WiFi is common in hotels and restaurants and is free.

When to go – pretty much anytime, it just gets cold in winter.

Process

What will you see on the way?

Castle Combe

Castle Combe

Perhaps the prettiest village in England. A place where many films have been shot, such as Stardust or Steven Spielberg’s War Horse. Leave your car in the car park above the village, it’s free. There is no other parking anywhere in the village. Walk through the whole village from the church to the bridge. It’s not a long walk, as it’s a small village.

Bletchley park

Bletachley park

During the Second World War, this was the headquarters of British MI6 and also the Government Communications Headquarters. It was here that they cracked the Enigma. The museum is well done, and you can easily spend a few hours here. There are also several refreshment options on the premises. You’ll love it here and you’ll spend a long time exploring this place!

Camden Market

Camden Market

Very popular markets. Here you will find stands and shops with clothes, handicrafts, various gastronomic specialties and just everything that is a bit different. You’ll find most of the vendors here on the weekends, but there are more than enough vendors during the week as well. The food stalls here are great, so don’t miss them! The whole area adjacent to Regent’s Canal is beautiful too. Plus, the Regent’s Canal Waterbus also leaves from here.

Daily itinerary

Day 1

Two magnificent mansions and the magical village of Bibury

First you'll see Hughenden Manor, followed by a visit to the sprawling Blenheim Palace. Continue with a tour of the famous village of Bibury with its idyllic Arlington Row. You'll stay in Cirencester. the capital of Cotswolds.

Day 2

The gem of England, aka Castle Combe village and the city of Bath

Castle Combe is one of the most beautiful villages in the world. You can spend part of the day here. In the afternoon, explore the spa town of Bath, with its Roman baths and many monuments. In the evening, return to Cirencester.

Day 3

A day full of activities

Bourton-on-the-water village with its attractions, Lower Slaughter village, St. Edward's Church in Stow-on-the-Wold, the quirky Broadway Tower, Shakespeare's Birthplace, Leamington Spa…

Day 4

Tour at Bletchley park and transfer to Cambridge

First you will see the well-preserved Chesterton Windmill and then you will have a few hours of sightseeing in Bletchley Park. Late afternoon transfer to Cambridge.

Day 5

Full-day tour of Cambridge

Cambridge is a beautiful city and has so much to offer. Tailor your programme to your own pace.

Day 6

Transfer to London and exploration of the city

After crossing to London, head to Camden Market, take a boat trip to Little Venice, visit the legendary Abbey Road and take an evening stroll around the Thames.

Day 7

Full-day tour of London

In the morning you will have a tour of Buckingham Palace, then the wonderful British Museum. Stop for lunch in Chinatown. Then you'll remember David Bowie. In the afternoon, a visit to the Sky Garden and Leadenhall Market.

Day 8

Morning before depature

A fun tour of Madame Tussauds London.

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