Built on a series of terraces above the valley of the Knee Brook, beautiful Blockley offers a window into England’s medieval landscape.
Thanks to the elegant 18th-century bridges that cross the River Windrush that flows through its heart.
Halfway down the hill, the 16th-century Tolsey building houses the Tolsey Museum. As you descend, look out for the oldest pharmacy in England.
Tucked in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in northwest Wiltshire, Castle Combe is often called “the prettiest village in England."
Situated at the start of the national Cotswold Way Trail, Chipping Campden is the quintessential Cotswold town.
Back in the day, when it was founded in the 1st century AD, Cirencester was the second largest city in Roman Britain.
Could a village be more perfect? Stanton is definitely one of the prettiest Cotswolds villages to visit and that’s really saying something.
The highest and one of the prettiest Cotswolds villages, Stow-on-the-Wold is also a high point for visitors seeking a spot for retail therapy.
If compelled forced to pick the prettiest Cotswolds villages, The Slaughters (Lower and Upper) might just nab the number one slot.
If you’re visiting Stratford-upon-Avon, chances are you’ll want to take in all (or at least some) of its many Shakespearean sights.
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