The Cotswolds (Slow Travel) : Including Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford & Bath
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
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The thoroughly updated third edition of this distinctive Slow Travel guide to one of England's most beloved regions.
Local resident and experienced travel writer Caroline Mills draws on more than 50 years of living in the Cotswolds to share her favourite places with warmth and authority. This guide invites you to slow down and explore the full richness of the region: the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, rolling hills and valleys, the Cotswold escarpment, and three major gateways—Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Bath. Discover hidden corners in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds and along the Cotswold Way National Trail, each with their own character and charm.
The Cotswolds is a region steeped in history and heritage. Marvel at world-renowned sites including Oxford University, Blenheim Palace and Sudeley Castle, explore magnificent abbeys, and trace Roman history through Bath, Cirencester and the ancient Fosse Way. Throughout the guide, interviews with local residents bring authentic voices and genuine character to the landscape, while quirky annual events—from Gloucestershire's famous cheese-rolling to Tetbury's Woolsack Races—reveal the region's playful spirit.
Whether you're interested in the Arts & Crafts movement, formal gardens, historic architecture, country walks, or outstanding local food and drink, you'll find handpicked recommendations for places to eat, drink and stay (from glamping and country-house hotels to B&Bs on working farms), activities for all ages, and numerous car-free travel options. Perfect for a day trip, a quiet weekend away, or a leisurely multi-week exploration, this guide helps you discover the Cotswolds your own way.
