Planning6 min readFeatured
Getting to Bourton without a car, and parking if you bring one
No station in Bourton: Kingham is nearer but has no bus, Moreton-in-Marsh has the 801. The car parks, the coach rules and how to avoid the crowds.
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Bourton-on-the-Water Guides
Local knowledge, practical tips, and in-depth guides to help you get the most out of your visit.
History & Culture6 min readFeatured
The Windrush, the five bridges and the village in miniature
Why a Cotswold village has a river down its main street, when each of its bridges was built, and the 1930s model of the village behind the Old New Inn.
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Walking to Lower and Upper Slaughter, and a shorter walk at Greystones
The field walk from Bourton to Lower Slaughter and on to Upper Slaughter, what to wear, and the Wildlife Trust's Greystones Farm for a shorter stroll.
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Football in the River and the rest of Bourton's year
Bourton Rovers' match in the Windrush on August Bank Holiday Monday, the Christmas tree in the river, and the seasonal hours that shape a visit.
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