Frankie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
A beautiful Cotswold town build on the Wool Trade, which is also the start of the Cotswold Way. It is seeped in history and boasts a wool market, a manor, cart wash, and the stunning church of St James. It has a charm all of its own, with some lovely local shops and many places to eat and drink.
192 locals recommend
Chipping Campden
A beautiful Cotswold town build on the Wool Trade, which is also the start of the Cotswold Way. It is seeped in history and boasts a wool market, a manor, cart wash, and the stunning church of St James. It has a charm all of its own, with some lovely local shops and many places to eat and drink.
The beautiful tree lined main street of Broadway is the quintessentially picturesque country village. The Main Street is lined with amazing shops, cafes and pubs and art galleries.
253 locals recommend
Broadway
The beautiful tree lined main street of Broadway is the quintessentially picturesque country village. The Main Street is lined with amazing shops, cafes and pubs and art galleries.
Walk to Broadway Tower
Middle HillA folly, offering spectacular views over the vale.
Cotswold Town offering some lovely shops and places to eat and drink.
360 locals recommend
Stow-on-the-Wold
Cotswold Town offering some lovely shops and places to eat and drink.
A beautiful walk along the top of the hill, with stunning views over the vale. On a clear day you can see the Black Mountains in Wales.
25 locals recommend
Dover's Hill
A beautiful walk along the top of the hill, with stunning views over the vale. On a clear day you can see the Black Mountains in Wales.
Called the Venice of the Cotswolds. It has a charm of its own.
450 locals recommend
Bourton on the Water
Called the Venice of the Cotswolds. It has a charm of its own.
Home of William Shakespeare, Stratford upon Avon is a picturesque town build on the River Avon. It has parks all around the river, for recreation and relaxation, with opportunities to hire rowing boats in the summer to explore the Avon from the river itself, it provides a great day out. The Royal Shakespeare Theatre is set on the river bank and is a beautiful small theatre offering the Bard’s greatest plays. The town itself is buzzing with life, with plenty of shops and places to eat and drink.
533 locals recommend
Stratford-upon-Avon
Home of William Shakespeare, Stratford upon Avon is a picturesque town build on the River Avon. It has parks all around the river, for recreation and relaxation, with opportunities to hire rowing boats in the summer to explore the Avon from the river itself, it provides a great day out. The Royal Shakespeare Theatre is set on the river bank and is a beautiful small theatre offering the Bard’s greatest plays. The town itself is buzzing with life, with plenty of shops and places to eat and drink.
National trust property sporting an eclectic collection of memorabilia, which is a must to visit.
119 locals recommend
National Trust Snowshill Manor and Garden
National trust property sporting an eclectic collection of memorabilia, which is a must to visit.
National Trust - Hidcote
Beautiful Gardens, well worth a visit.
A fabulous arboretum close by to while away some time amongst the fantastic selection of trees.
132 locals recommend
Batsford Arboretum
A fabulous arboretum close by to while away some time amongst the fantastic selection of trees.
Sudeley Castle
Lovely place to visit.
Warwick Castle
Impressive Castle well worth a day visit.
Food scene
Great food in a pub with a quirky interior. Lovely beer garden too.
37 locals recommend
The Kings Arms
140 Gloucester RoadGreat food in a pub with a quirky interior. Lovely beer garden too.
Serves good old pub grub and a local beer. You will be welcomed by a wonderful family who has run the pub for over 40 years. Set in the beautiful picturesque village of Snowshill (of Bridget Jones’ fame) there are many great walks around the area. The Pub also has a great beer garden and play equipment for kids.
13 locals recommend
Snowshill Arms
Serves good old pub grub and a local beer. You will be welcomed by a wonderful family who has run the pub for over 40 years. Set in the beautiful picturesque village of Snowshill (of Bridget Jones’ fame) there are many great walks around the area. The Pub also has a great beer garden and play equipment for kids.
Da Luigi bistro
High StreetClassic Italian food.
Michael's Mediterranean Restaurant
High StreetGreat Mediterranean Dishes.
Lygon Arms Hotel
High StreetGreat food and historic pub.
The Swan
2 The GreenGood Pub Grub set in the centre of Broadway.
The Fleece Inn
Village Hall Weston Subedge
The Seagrave Arms
Friday Street
Saintbury Cross
The Bantam Tea Rooms & Guest House
High Street