I Visited the Prettiest Cotswolds Town on a Sunny Day – But the Reality Was Troubling Friday, May 22, 2026 cotswolds overtourism bourton-on-the-water bankholiday tourism travel uk villages traffic crowds As the sunny Bank Holiday weekend approaches, many are eager to soak up the warm weather with day trips. The UK boasts an array of beautiful destinations on our doorstep, and the Cotswolds is among the most popular. Known for … Read More
I visited the UK's best market town packed with independent shops – and I have one word for it Thursday, May 21, 2026 cirencester cotswolds gloucestershire market independent shopping history tourism craft community Among the rolling hills and honey-coloured cottages of the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire’s charming market towns each offer a slice of English countryside magic. Towns like Bibury, with its iconic Arlington Row cottages, … Read More
Cirencester: The UK’s Best Market Town Brimming with Independent Shops Thursday, May 21, 2026 cirencester cotswolds market independent gloucestershire history shopping tourism bakery culture The Cotswolds, with its rolling hills, cobblestone streets, and honey-coloured cottages, is home to some of England’s most picturesque towns. Among gems like Bibury’s iconic Arlington Row, Bourton-on-the-Water’s quaint stone … Read More
Gloucestershire Woodland Named ‘Best Place in the World’ for Its Ancient Hill Fort and Meandering Rivers Wednesday, May 20, 2026 forestofdean symondsyat gloucestershire ancientwoodland ironage hillfort riverside puzzlewood wildlife tourism Nestled between the Rivers Wye and Severn along the Welsh border lies one of England’s most magnificent ancient woodlands: the Forest of Dean. Spanning an impressive 27,000 acres, this historic forest is a sanctuary of … Read More
Discovering Burford: The Most Charming Cotswolds Town Near Gloucester Wednesday, May 20, 2026 burford cotswolds highstreet tearooms independentshops medieval travel england tourism historic Tucked away in the heart of the Cotswolds, Burford stands as a captivating town that exudes a timeless, fairytale charm. While iconic Cotswold villages like Castle Combe, Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water, and Stow-on-the-Wold … Read More
Discovering Burford: The Hidden Cotswolds Gem Less Than an Hour from Gloucester Wednesday, May 20, 2026 burford cotswolds travel town tourism highstreet tearooms independentshops medieval england Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, Burford stands out as a stunning and enchanting medieval market town that truly captures the essence of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Known for its honey-coloured stone … Read More