Historic Towns and Villages in Gloucestershire

Bourton on the Water is a classic Cotswold beauty spot. The River Windrush flows through the centre of this lovely village. The Windrush at this point is a peaceful waterway, scarcely more than a shallow brook flowing at a gentle pace. It is spanned by a series of very low stone pedestrian bridges.
Bourton on the Water, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

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Bourton-on-the-Hill is a lovely Cotswold village just west of Moreton-in-Marsh. It is literally 'on the hill', in this case, the eastern slope of the Cotswold escarpment. Highlights include Bourton House Gardens, surrounding a Georgian manor house, and Sezincote, a Georgian stately home in the style of a Rajasthan palace.
A44, Bourton-on-the-Hill, Gloucestershire, England

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Heritage Highlight: Sezincote, a stunning Georgian stately home in Moghul style

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A lovely Cotswold village set in a magnificent Cotswold landscape of rolling hills and fields. The cottages (several of which are thatched) are built of golden-hued Cotswold stone. The church has an unusual rounded bellcote.
Broad Campden, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

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You'd think it would be hard to find an undiscovered beauty spot in the Cotswolds - so many people come each year to explore the chocolate-box villages and picturesque countryside. Yet while those visitors are drawn to popular villages like Bibury or Broadway, they miss gems like Broadwell.  Broadwell has a wide village green ringed about by pretty cottages, while a quiet stream runs through the village. Around the green is a popular inn, and the parish church, which dates to the Norman period and features several intriguing historical monuments.
Broadwell, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

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Located in a steep-sided valley in the eastern Cotswolds, Chalford is an absurdly pretty village, the sort of place that gives the Cotswolds a good name! The area has a long history as a centre of the cloth industry, and many Hugenot weavers settled here in the 17th century.
Chalford, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

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Mention Chedworth and most people think of the famous Roman villa, one of the best-preserved Roman sites in England. But it would be a shame to miss the village of Chedworth itself; it's a lovely Cotswold village, worthy of leisurely exploration. Set in a landscape of low hills, the views are wonderful; a typical Cotswold landscape of scattered stands of trees set among green fields and overgrown lanes.
Chedworth, Gloucestershire, England

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An elegant Georgian spa town with Regency terraces of cream-white houses and wrought-iron railings. Elegant garden squares ringed by charming architecture make Cheltenham a delightful period piece.
Cheltenham, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

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Chipping Campden is one of the loveliest market towns in the Cotswolds, The iconic landmark of Chipping Campden is the marvellous stone-built market hall, A short stroll from the market hall leads you to a row of medieval almshouses, and a few steps further on is the medieval parish church, situated immediately beside the manor house, now run by the Landmark Trust. A short drive from Chipping Campden are two world-class gardens; Kiftsgate, and Hidcote Manor Gardens.
Chipping Campden, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

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Once the second-largest town in England, after London, Cirencester was established in 75 AD for the local Dobunni tribe. The original Roman settlement grew until by the 2nd century it was a fortified town of 240 acres, with its own amphitheatre. Many of the Roman artefacts unearthed over the centuries are displayed in the award-winning Corinium Museum. A short stroll from the museum is the superb medieval church of St John the Baptist, notable for its wonderful vaulted entrance.
Cirencester, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

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There are no 'attractions' in this pretty village - the village itself is the attraction, with lovely golden-toned Cotswold stone cottages flanking the quiet River Coln. A real undiscovered beauty spot in an area known for its beautiful villages.
Coln St Aldwyns, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

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