Cotswolds Castle and Village Exploration

Set off on a bespoke excursion through the Cotswolds, departing from the bustling heart of Central London to discover:
Sudeley Castle and Gardens (Approx. 1 hour 50 minutes from London): Step into a world where history intertwines with nature's beauty, as Sudeley Castle beckons with its regal gardens and storied walls.
Bourton-on-the-Water (Approx. 22 minutes from Sudeley Castle): Continue to the "Venice of the Cotswolds," a village celebrated for its peaceful streams and quaint stone bridges.
Lower Slaughter (Approx. 5 minutes from Bourton-on-the-Water): Conclude at the tranquil Lower Slaughter, home to the stately Slaughters Manor House and Copse Hill Road, the epitome of romantic settings.
In addition, our journey will meander through Bibury, a village that captures the essence of Cotswold charm with its historic stone cottages and bucolic allure. This idyllic detour enriches our tour, offering a snapshot of timeless English village life

Meeting Point

Francis Crick Institute

1 Midland Rd, London NW1 1AT, UK

Located outside King cross St Pancras Station, meet outside Francis Crick institute main entrance

11-15 Melcombe St

11-15 Melcombe St, London NW1 6AE, UK

Outside the Tesco Express supermarket, I will be waiting there with a red clip board.

What's included:

• Air conditioning

Not included:

• Sudeley Castle entrance fee

What to expect:

Duration: between 7 hours and 9 hours

Bourton-on-the-Water

Bourton-on-the-Water

Bourton lies on a river, the Windrush, which meanders its way through the heart of the village flanked by long, wide greens. The several bridges which arch across the water have given Bourton its nickname of “The Venice of the Cotswolds”.

1 hour

Sudeley Castle

Winchcombe, GL54 5JD

Sudeley Castle, nestled in the Cotswold hills, is a Grade I listed castle with a rich history dating back to the 15th century. Visitors can explore 10 award-winning gardens, historic exhibitions, and castle rooms that include a 1000-year timeline of the castle’s past. The castle is also the final resting place of Queen Catherine Parr, the sixth wife of King Henry VIII, making it unique as a privately owned castle with a Queen of England buried on its grounds.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Lower Slaughter

Lower Slaughter

As we journey through the heart of the Cotswolds, our next stop is the enchanting village of Lower Slaughter. Here, the Slaughters Manor House stands as a testament to history and luxury, inviting us to step back in time. Just a stone's throw away, Copse Hill Road unfolds like a scene from a storybook, its title as the UK's most romantic street well-deserved. This leg of our tour promises a serene and utterly romantic experience, capturing the essence of the English countryside.

1 hour

Bibury

Bibury

Bibury is a quintessential Cotswold village located in Gloucestershire, England. Often described as “the most beautiful village in England” by the artist William Morris, Bibury is particularly known for Arlington Row, a picturesque street of 17th-century weavers’ cottages. These iconic cottages, originally built as a monastic wool store, are now among the most photographed homes in the country

Pass by without stopping