Things to do in Tetbury

Explore the Cotswolds your way with this guidebook that illustrates a scenic 183-mile (292 km) point-to-point trip across 20 of the region’s most charming destinations. Designed for flexibility, the guide is organised into five themed sections—each covering classic towns, villages, country estates, riverside stops, and hidden gems, so you need to only visit the places that you choose. WHAT TO EXPECT • This is an online travel guide – much like a digital book – ready for you to read, browse, and get inspired while planning at home or using your phone on the go. • The guidebook offers an overarching plan to help shape your multi-destination holiday, with different ideas and sample itineraries. It shows how destinations can be combined to suit your timeframe – typically from 3 to 14 days. • It’s designed to help you decide where to go, what to see, where to stay, and to inspire your trip what suits your interests. It also includes helpful tips such as how to get there and where to park. • Please note: the guide itself is not customisable. However, each route includes pre-populated Google Maps with suggested pins and directions that you can view and adapt using your own device. ACCESSING YOUR GUIDEBOOK • Instant access available upon booking • Valid for 12 months • Use on smartphone, tablet, or desktop • Simply choose the nearest available start date – there’s no need to wait until your travel date WHAT’S INCLUDED An online guidebook with overview of information, references and embedded links that sinposts: • Bourton-on-the-Water – The “Venice of the Cotswolds,” with low bridges and pretty stone cottages • Bibury – Described by William Morris as “the most beautiful village in England” • Castle Combe – A postcard-perfect medieval village untouched by time • Stow-on-the-Wold – Historic market square, antique shops, and traditional inns • Moreton-in Marsh – A historic market town with antique shops, cosy inns, and a long-running Tuesday market. • Country estates – Visit Blenheim Palace, Highgrove House, Snowshill Manor, and more • Chipping Campden - A picture-perfect town famed for its golden stone buildings and rich Arts and Crafts heritage. • The Valleys - Stroud and Slad Valley, Berkeley and Severn Valley, plus scenic driving route • Winchcombe- A charming Cotswold town with timber-framed houses, historic trails, and easy access to Sudeley Castle. Go beyond the classics with: • Riverside towns like Fairford and Lechlade • The story of the wool trade and medieval ‘wool churches’ • Scenic drives through the Western Valleys • Ancient sites from the Neolithic to the Iron Age • Beautiful walks in the Cotswolds AONB • Victorian steam trains and Regency Cheltenham While you could search for places to go on your own, this guide offers curated context and ready-made itineraries along a recommended journey—so you don’t have to second-guess or piece everything together yourself. HOW TO ACCESS: see Know Before You Go

Embark on a journey through the wilder, sparser southern Cotswolds. Admire countryside views, discover ‘royal’ Tetbury, and step back in time in tiny Castle Combe. Explore the amazing World Heritage City of Bath, too! After being picked up from either central Stratford-upon-Avon (8.50AM) or Moreton-in-Marsh rail station (9.30AM), visit the following locations: Tetbury (45 minutes). Arrive in Tetbury, a small, pretty and typically Cotswold market town. Known for its quaint streets, including the picturesque ‘Chipping Steps’, historic market hall and lovely independent shops, Tetbury is also known for its most famous residents – none other than King Charles and Queen Camilla! There’s a Highgrove Estate shop here for all your royal souvenirs. Bath (3 hours). Departing Tetbury, enjoy the ride to Bath. En route, your guide will tell you about the fascinating history of this UNESCO World Heritage City, which dates back to Roman times and enjoyed a revival in the Georgian era. First, make a quick photo stop at the iconic Royal Crescent, considered to be the finest example of Georgian architecture in the country. Then, drop off in the centre of Bath, where you’ll have free time to explore with maps provided. Grab lunch on the go so you can see as much as possible. You may not have time to do everything Bath has to offer, but the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, The Circus, and the Jane Austen Centre are all highlights here. Castle Combe (30 minutes). A shorter drive of around 35 minutes brings you to Castle Combe. It may look very familiar – it’s one of the most famous and photographed villages in the Cotswolds, consistently ranked as the “prettiest village in England”. A conservation order on the buildings here means there are no ugly telegraph wires, satellite dishes, solar panels or other modern paraphernalia to be seen, giving the impression that you have truly stepped back in time. Get your Instagram snaps here, but don’t forget to see it with your own eyes too! At the end of the day, you'll be dropped off back where you started: at Moreton-in-Marsh station by 6.00PM, or in Stratford-upon-Avon by 6.30PM. In Winter, to make the most of shorter daylight hours, we visit Tetbury and Castle Combe first, then Bath. On dates between 27th November and 14th December 2025, join this tour to experience Bath's wonderful Christmas Market!

The day begins in Castle Combe, which is surely one of the most photographed villages in all of England. Little has changed here since the 15th century - no street lights or TV aerials. This mediaeval gem is famous for its picturesque cottages and babbling brook. Tetbury is the home town of The King and Queen Camilla and neighbours their Highgrove Estate. Photograph the famous Chipping Steps, lined with ancient weaver’s cottages and buy a souvenir from His Majesty's Highgrove Shop. Enjoy an atmospheric pub lunch at an historic inn. Your journey continues towards the ancient market town of Stow-on-the-Wold. This delightful town is famous for its picturesque and thriving centre with several independent shops. The tour continues through the heart of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty towards the idyllic twin villages of Upper & Lower Slaughter. Lower Slaughter was named the prettiest village in England in 2021 and it’s easy to see why. A location trapped in time, where wonderful photo opportunities await you amongst flower-draped cottages and romantic footbridges. Enjoy a short stroll through the countryside to the neighbouring village of Upper Slaughter (weather dependent). Please note that children aged 12 years or under are not permitted on this tour due to UK child seat law restrictions. Your driver-guide is neither insured nor licensed below this threshold.