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a scene along the river Windrush, Bourton

Bourton-on-the-Water is famed for its picturesque High Street. Lying on the meandering River Windrush with several low arched stone bridges resulted in the village becoming known as "Venice of the Cotswolds".

Understand

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River Windrush

With a population of around 3,300, it is a large village whereas nearby Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford with smaller populations are both "Market Towns".

The River Windrush source, 10 miles from the village, is fed by springs and thus continues to flow even in severe drought.

There is evidence of habitation dating back to neolithic times (4,000 BC), habitation continuing through to Roman times (Roman pottery and coins found in the village show extended Roman occupation). Christian occupation dates back to 709 AD when a wooden church was built. In 1110 a stone Normal church was built; today only the chancel (from 1328) remains.

Today almost all buildings are of 17th-century origin, mostly built using Cotswold limestone characteristic of the area.

Get in

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By road

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Bourton-on-the-Water is on the Fosseway (the A429) about 25 km north of Cirencester.

Driving from Cirencester, just follow the A429 North, you'll pass signs saying you've entered the village. From the North, just follow the A429 South. Follow signs to the large car park at the edge of the village. There is a footpath from the car park to the main street.

By train

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Nearest train station Moreton-in-Marsh station

  • 1 Moreton-in-Marsh Railway Station Moreton-in-Marsh railway station (Q2369749) on Wikidata Moreton-in-Marsh railway station on Wikipedia (updated Jun 2017)

By bus

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By bicycle

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Get around

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Map
Map of Bourton-on-the-Water

On foot is fine.

See

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Cotswold Motor Museum

Bourton is quite attractive as a family destination. The river Windrush flows through the village, next to the main street. In the charming centre you'll find a lot of attractions, including:

Do

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Buy

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Shop in the small shops.

Eat

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A couple of pubs do food and drink

  • 1 The Duke of Wellington (Pub, Restaurant & Hotel), Sherbourne St, Bourton on the Water GL54 2BY (From the centre of town, head up Sherbourne Street, next to river. After 100 yards the pub will appear on your right, over a bridge.), ☏ +44 1451 820539. Pub: M-Sa 11AM-11PM, Su noon-10:30PM; food: daily noon-9PM. Mediocre pub 
  • 2 The Chestnut Tree (Tea Rooms & Restaurant), 1 Chestnuts, High St, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2AN, ☏ +44 1451 820474, . Tea rooms: 10AM-5PM; restaurant: call for booking. (updated Jun 2017)
  • 3 The Croft, Victoria St, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2BS, ☏ +44 1451 821132, . Daily 9AM-evening. (updated Jun 2017)
  • 4 Aroma (Indian Restaurant & Take-away), Station Rd, Bourton on the Water GL54 2AA, ☏ +44 1451 810600, . Tu-Su 5-11PM. (updated Jun 2017)

Drink

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Sleep

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Connect

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As of May 2022, the village and its approach roads have 4G from EE and O2, and 5G from Three and Vodafone.

Go next

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Routes through Bourton-on-the-Water
Warwick and Leamington Spa ← Stow-on-the-Wold ←  N  SW  → Cirencester


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