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Travel time TO WORCESTER (These are approximate journey times and will vary if travelling at peak times) A4103 TO A417Moreton- Ross- TO Bath GREAT MALVERN STRATFORD-UPON- in- on-wye STATION A49 AIRPORT Bath 75mins 60 mins 60mins 105mins 100mins 85mins MICKLETON EVESHAM

Cheltenham 75mins 35mins 60mins 45mins 65minsA417 45mins A438 A465 A44 STATION AVON A429 BANBURY Cirencester 60mins 35mins 60mins 45mins 60mins 70mins CHIPPING A422 A449 BANBURY CAMPDEN STATION Chepstow 60mins HEREFORD60mins 60mins 80mins 105mins 50mins BROADWAY LEDBURY CONDERTON Moreton- A465 105mins 45mins 45mins 80mins 60mins 70mins in-Marsh FOR STOURTON BUCKLAND THE Oxford 100mins 65mins 60mins 105mins 60mins 110mins A417 M40 A44 A44 STANTON HOOK NORTON Ross-on-wye 85mins 45mins 70mins 50mins 70mins 110mins MORETON-IN-MARSH A449 TODDINGTON STANWAY TEWKESBURY Walking routes A49 M50 HAILES GREAT TEW The A417 STOW-ON-THE-WOLD

The Cotswold Way A38 A49 KINGHAM The Thames and STATION Severn Path A44 ROSS-ON-WYE CHELTENHAM THE SLAUGHTERS The & SPA STATION ROUSHAM A40 AIRPORT A40 CHELTENHAM SPA BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER A40 A40 CHARLBURY STATION A40 GLOUCESTER THE RISSINGTONS GOODRICH GLOUCESTER STATION WOODSTOCK A429 CHARLBURY A34 A40 A436 A38 WITCOMBE SHERBORNE THE BARRINGTONS LONG HANBOROUGH A417 A40 WESTBURY-ON-SEVERN THE COTSWOLD WAY TO A40 A40 AIRPORT A40 COLEFORD SAUL RAGLAN M5 A34 A48 A429 OXFORD THE GLOUCESTER AND STATION STROUD FILKINS SHARPNESS CANAL CANAL OXFORD STATION ST. BRIAVALS STROUD STONEHOUSE E THAMES AN THE DUNTISBOURNES TH D SEV A449 SHARPNESS ER STATION N BAMPTON LYDNEY PA TH CIRENCESTER CAM AND A417 A48 BERKELEY A419 A34 A420 RIVER A38 THAMES RIVER DURSLEY A433 SEVERN COTSWOLD KEMBLE COTSWOLD WATER PARK THE THAMES PATH AIRPORT STATION CHEPSTOW THORNBURY

CHEPSTOW STATION A38 WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE DIDCOT A429 PARKWAY A46 WESTONBIRTMALMESBURY TO M5 A420 DIDCOT M48 A419 UFFINGTON THE COTSWOLD WAY A433 STATION M4

YATE SWINDON STATION NORTH EAST NORTH WEST M1 M6 A432 A38 BIRMINGHAM PARKWAY M4 M4 M5 M69 A34

M5 M40 COMBE M1 TEWKESBURY LUTON A346 OXFORD M32 M4 CIRENCESTER M25 BRISTOL A350 A4174 CARDIFF M4 A46 A369 BRISTOL HEATHROW M20 A4 GATWICK M5 CHIPPENHAM STATION TO LONDON & SOUTH WEST A339 AVEBURY MARLBOROUGH A4 A4 TO A4174 A37 LACOCK NEWBURY A370 BATH A38 A36

v OUT AND ABOUT IN THE

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Burford Cirencester Fairford Cheltenham Winchcombe Broadway A Medieval, historic high street, full of Capital town of the Cotswolds, rich with The riverside town’s wool church has a Refined elegance and Regency architecture Beautiful with timbered inns, Broadway has strong links to the Arts & Crafts independent shops & cafés, sweeps down Roman history and vibrant market square complete set of 28 Medieval provide the backdrop for fantastic festivals, a castle, and quality shops, set in stunning movement and a stunning, long high street towards the . with fascinating church. windows. Great base for the Cotswold Water enviable foodie scene and buzzing nightlife. countryside, offering beautiful walks. full of independent shops, galleries and cafes. Park area.

WELCOME TO THE INCLUDING THE AND WYE AND DEAN OF FOREST THE INCLUDING COTSWOLDS Lechlade Nailsworth Northleach Moreton-in-Marsh Woodstock FOREST OF DEAN AND WYE VALLEY Attractive town, located on the River Thames, A lively, artistic market town nestled in a The ancient market place and streets are rich Elegant town, full of distinctive well The wide high street is lined with iconic A fine Georgian town with royal heritage, the With lush, green hills criss-crossed by walls and dotted with picture-perfect towns and with thriving market square full of interesting wooded valley, renowned for its selection of in architectural interest from half-timbered preserved buildings. Discover the Arts and Cotswold stone buildings along with a manor many attractive period buildings include two shops and cafés. award-winning eateries and local vineyard. Tudor houses, to the Old Prison. Crafts movement in galleries and the museum. house, and on Tuesdays a retail market fills museums and the town hall. villages built of honey-coloured stone, the Cotswolds is rural at its finest. Under two the centre. hours from London, this is the perfect destination for overseas visitors to get a taste of England’s countryside. ‘Uncover the Cotswolds’ enables visitors to combine must-see hotspots with little known, authentic treasures, places not mentioned in the tour guides or not normally open to the public. A wide range of experiences and suggested itineraries cover everything from the area’s richly diverse heritage to the cultured Regency town of Cheltenham and the historic city of Gloucester: walks through stunning rural countryside, active adventures in the Forest of Dean or at the Cotswold Water Park; World Heritage Sites or fascinating local museums; the chance to take life Tetbury Witney Wotton-under-Edge Newent Ross-on-Wye Chepstow slowly at a country spa; taste the fabulous local food; or pop in for a drink to meet the locals in Renowned for its Royal connections, this A charming bustling market town with Located on the Cotswold Way the town has A charming town, the 17th century Market Historic market town known as the “Gateway The border town has an impressive castle, the one of the many in towns or villages that make the Cotswolds what it is today – ready to stunning town is full of architectural heritage an excellent range of shops and a twice a great range of independent shops, and House is surrounded by 13th century black to the Wye Valley”, with a 17th century quaint streets to explore and the Forest of including the iconic Market House. weekly market. historic attractions nearby. and white buildings, independent shops and Market House at its heart, offering quirky Dean over the /England border, via the welcome you. has attractions nearby. shops and activities nearby. Old Wye . LOVING THE COTSWOLDS GETTING HERE The area is well connected to London with frequent trains and a journey time of less than two hours. With many airports within 1-2 hours’ drive of the Cotswolds, onward connecting travel means visiting the area can form part of a wider visit to the UK.

BY CAR BY COACH The motorway network provides easy access via the M4 or operate daily services from many M40 from London and the South East, the M4, M48 & M50 to parts of the UK to most larger towns in the area. From & from Wales and the M5 from the North, and the these destinations, local coach companies operate services South West, as well as major main roads. to reach other towns and villages. Indulge in www.nationalexpress.com unique and The Roman Baths Westonbirt Cotswold Water Park Gloucestershire Remarkably preserved Roman spa, where One of the finest tree collections in the world, Covering 40 square miles, the Cotswold Water Cheltenham Racecourse is the jewel in Jump Railway With Royal connections spanning 1000 years, BY TRAIN BY BUS the Romans built a magnificent temple including a walkway through the tree tops Park has 150 lakes where all outdoor needs racing’s crown. The racing, setting, tradition Travel in style on a steam train along the Sudeley Castle and Gardens has stunning Easily accessible by rail, with mainline stations at Bath, Local bus companies operate to connect key transport truly British and bathing complex using Bath’s offering spectacular views across the are catered for, from peaceful nature reserves and finest hospitality all combine to give scenery, exhibitions and gardens to explore. 29 mile round trip from Broadway to Cheltenham, Charlbury, Chepstow, Gloucester, Hanborough, towns to the wider Cotswolds, Forest of Dean and Wye thermal springs. picturesque . to water sports and even rally driving. everyone an experience they’ll never forget. Cheltenham Racecourse with fantastic views. experiences Kemble (for Cirencester), Kingham (for Stow-on-the-Wold), Valley area. The Cotswolds Discoverer One Day Pass is the Lydney, Moreton-in-Marsh, Oxford, Ashchurch perfect and hassle-free way to travel in the Cotswolds Area (for Tewkesbury), Cam & Dursley and Stroud. of Outstanding Natural Beauty by bus and by train. National Rail Enquiry line 08457 48 49 50 www.cotswoldsaonb.org.uk/discoverer National bus information is at www.bustimes.org

USEFUL TRANSPORT LINKS

Cotswold Wildlife Park Slimbridge WWT Blenheim Palace Tewkesbury Hidcote Garden AIRPORTS PLANNING YOUR VISIT A memorable experience with 260 species of Home to an astounding array of wildlife One of England’s’ finest houses and a Marvel at the history and architecture of Hidcote is an Arts & Crafts garden full of Old Victorian with interesting views, Bristol Airport: www.bristolairport.co.uk National Rail: www.nationalrail.co.uk amazing animals on show, set in 160 acres including the world’s largest collection of World Heritage Site, Blenheim Palace is the this ancient abbey located in Medieval colour and intricately designed outdoor shops and attractions including The National with beautiful gardens, manor house and swans, flamingos, geese and ducks - many birthplace of Sir and home Tewkesbury. ‘rooms’ that are full of surprises. Waterways Museum. Birmingham Airport: Brit Pass: www.britrail.net/passes/ even a train. migrating for the . to the 12th Duke of Marlborough. www.birminghamairport.co.uk britrail-south-west-pass London Heathrow: www.heathrow.com Travel Line: www.traveline.info Gatwick Airport: www.gatwickairport.com Further information: : www.london-luton.co.uk www.cotswolds.com/travel www.wyedeantourism.co.uk/travel : www.cardiff-airport.com

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