Benjamin & Hannah

August 31, 2024 • Stanway, Gloucestershire

Benjamin & Hannah

August 31, 2024 • Stanway, Gloucestershire

Things to Do

Hiking the Cotswolds

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The Cotswolds is known for beautiful hikes, with designated trails including the Cotswolds Way, as well as the Winchcombe Way. For those looking to get their steps in, there's a nice 7-mile loop via Sudeley Castle and Hailes Abbey.

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Sudeley Castle

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Less than 10 minutes walk from Winchcome Center lies Sudeley Castle and gardens, a 15th century castle and resting place of Catherine Parr (one of Henry VIII's many many wives..).

Local Pubs

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Winchcombe may not be known for it's late-night scene; however, there are a number of lovely local watering holes within stumbling distance, such as the Lion Inn, White Hart Inn, Plasterers Arms, and Corner Cupboard. Several of these also offer good food options.

Steam Railway (to Broadway)

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Enjoy a Heritage steam railway trip from Winchcombe to Broadway with lovely scenic Cotswolds views! Once you're in Broadway, it's a delightful place to spend the day pottering, with options for lunch, afternoon tea and museums. There's also a mile walk to the iconic Broadway Tower with beautiful views of the surrounding areas.


Bourton-on-the-water

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No trip to the Cotswolds is complete without a stop in Bourton-on-the-Water! Take a 20 minute uber/taxi/drive to one of the most popular and iconic little Cotswolds villages, equipped with a Model Village, Home of Brum (and a lot of other classical cars) as well as a lovely destination for a picnic or ice-cream alongside the River Windrush.

Cheltenham

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Cheltenham is the closest "big town", around 20 minutes drive. It's a nice place to explore, and will have a wider range of stores, bars and restaurants if you fancy escaping from the tranquil Cotswolds!