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Randwick
Randwick shelters beneath the western crest of the Cotswold Escarpment.
Short walks to the top of the ridge are rewarded with fine views westward
to Wales and north to Shropshire. The village is a pleasing jumble of
cottages linked by winding lanes (called laggers by the locals). A traditional
festival called the Randwick Wap takes place every May.
The festival dates at least as far as back the Middle Ages, though
it incorporates earlier pagan elements. It starts with a procession
of villagers in colourful costumes preceded by a Mop Man, who sweeps
his wet mop before him as he walks. Completing the procession are a
Flag Man, Sword-bearer, Cheese-bearers, Ladies-in-Waiting, Princesses,
a Queen, and the Mayor.
The Mayor is dunked in the Mayor's Pool, and the procession carries
on to the Well Leaze, where two rounds of cheese are rolled down the
slope. These traditional events are followed by a day-long festival
of music and public events, with a collection of stalls selling local
produce and crafts. The festival was banned in the late 19th century
after excessively rowdy behavior, but it was reintroduced successfully
in 1972.
Regional attractions:
Cotswolds
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Accommodation
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Harvest, Shire & Cider Apple
Eldersfield
Self catering cottage
Three cottages in the same converted barn offering accommodation to sleep up to 16 people. 4 double, 4 twin, 3 bathrooms. Saturday start date not … more >>
Sleeps 16
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Royal Spring Cottage
Lower Lydbrook
Self catering cottage
This is a 3 star property which features 1 double bedroom and 1 twin bedroom, bathroom with shower over the bath, downstairs open plan kitchen … more >>
Sleeps 4
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Cotswold Cottage Company
Take a virtual tour around one of our spacious, child friendly cottages with gardens and parking in the heart of Bourton-on-the-Water. An excellent location for exploring other parts of this enchanting area. Online availability, online booking and great links. more >>
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Old Manse Hotel
The Old Manse was built in 1748 and is a comfortable welcoming hotel. The River Windrush flows just a few feet from the front porch. A traditional English bar serves real ales and good food and there is a riverside patio in addition to a heated outdoor terrace overlooking the … more >>
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