The Cotswolds (1 hour and 10 minutes) | Day Trips from London
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The Cotswolds cover over 800 square miles comprising ancient market towns, quaint and charming stone villages, palaces, castles, country houses, and stunning formal gardens – quintessential England in a nutshell. There is certainly too much to see on a single day trip and you should definitely plan to stay in the region for a few days to get the most out of your visit.

The picture-perfect stone villages of Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury, Upper Slaughter, Lower Slaughter, and many more will vie for your attention, while art lovers should definitely include Cirencester and Chipping-Camden on their list of must-see towns. Blenheim Palace is undoubtedly a must for everyone, while Sudeley Castle, the Pittville Pump Room, and Berkeley Castle will all appeal to lovers of history and architecture.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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