Neighbourhood · United Kingdom · England

Bourton-on-the-Water

A pretty Cotswold village with low stone bridges across the River Windrush.

Free to enter about 1.5 h

For storytellers

Why Bourton-on-the-Water matters

Bourton-on-the-Water is a pretty Cotswold village with low stone bridges crossing the shallow River Windrush. It is sometimes called the Venice of the Cotswolds. There are tea rooms and small shops, but it gets busy at weekends, so arrive early.

Talking points

  • Low footbridges cross the river.
  • Gets busy at weekends.
  • A model village is a family stop.

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