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about stow-on-the-wold 5 things to see & do in Visit This centuries old hilltop stands high on the stow-on-the-wold Fosseway. The beautiful large market square is surrounded by houses, shops and inns all glowing in the warm natural stone. 1 Visit St Edward’s Church - see the‘Tolkienesque’ North Door flanked In the centre of the town stands the medieval Market Cross , by ancient yew trees and tombstone of Captain Hastings Keyte who Stow-on- scene of the surrender by the Royalists following their defeat by died at the battle of Stow. the Parliamentarians at the Battle of Stow in 1646. 2 How many ‘tures’ can you find? The narrow passages were said to have been used to count the sheep into the market square. Be sure to the-Wold walks around the town visit the courts leading off the main streets for more interesting shops. 3 Explore and discover the many independent shops. The town trail starts in the Market Square and takes in the 4 Visit the wells in Well Lane & view the ramparts of the Iron Age fort. many historic interest points including The Toll House, Porch House, Old Stocks and Fleece Alley, before going on to visit St 5 See the old stocks on the green, the Market Cross and complete the Edward’s Church. A further walk can take in the charming parish town walking tour to see all the points of interest. of Maugersbury or why not ramble further to Broadwell. Many walking routes cross through the area. The Visitor Information Centre, located in St Edward’s Hall, can provide more information with an extensive range of local maps and guide books.

events & festivals attractions Stow celebrates its Cotswold Festival in July with the event being a celebration of Cotswold life, crafts and heritage. This Nearby attractions include Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm now alternates on a biennial basis with the Stow Motor Show. Park, Batsford Arboretum, Cotswold Falconry, Sezincote Other annual events include a Bonfire Evening, Music Festival House, Bourton House Garden and with many attractions and the Christmas Tree Festival. Nearby there are many long at Bourton-on-the-Water, there is plenty to see and do in the established music events including Music Festival, area. Longborough Festival Opera and Music Festival. For food lovers the Big Feastival at nearby Kingham is one to try.

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architecture, the church has a significant historical books, information and leaflets to help your visit. Public Toilets connection with the Battle of Stow. Visitors must It offers an accommodation booking service see the ‘Tolkienesque’ north church door flanked and has up-to-date information on local events. Shopping Centre by yew trees. Telephone 01451 870998 Major Buildings The Porch House points of interest The Porch House claims to be the oldest inn in Place of Worship with a history reaching as far back as 1 St Edward’s Church 5 Market Cross 947AD. The dining room still has the medieval One Way Street Town stocks fireplace showing the“witch’s mark” which was 2 meant to prevent evil spirits from entering via the 3 QEII playing field & cricket Ground Coach Parking chimney! 4 The Wells Footpath