A Scenic Day Road Trip through the Cotswolds, England

Day 1: Charming Cotswolds

Cotswolds, England

8:00AM

Breakfast at The Vaults & Garden Cafe

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at The Vaults & Garden Cafe, located in a beautiful garden setting in the heart of Oxford, offering fresh pastries and local produce.
Head east on Cornmarket St then South to Pembroke St to get to the cafe.
GBP15, 1 hour

9:30AM

Explore Oxford

Stroll through the historic streets of Oxford, visiting iconic landmarks such as the University of Oxford and the Bodleian Library.
Walking distance around the city centre.
Free, 2 hours

11:30AM

Drive to Bourton-on-the-Water

Enjoy a scenic drive to Bourton-on-the-Water, famed for its picturesque river and charming bridges.
Take the A40 and follow signs to Bourton-on-the-Water (approx. 40 minutes).
GBP10 (fuel), 40 minutes

12:15PM

Lunch at TheChicken & The Egg

Dig into a succulent lunch at The Chicken & The Egg, famous for its rotisserie chicken and creative sides served in a rustic setting.
Follow the main road in Bourton to reach the restaurant.
GBP20, 1 hour

1:30PM

Visit the Model Village

After lunch, explore the enchanting Model Village in Bourton-on-the-Water, a miniature replica of the village itself.
A short walk from lunch spot.
GBP5, 1 hour

2:30PM

Drive to Stow-on-the-Wold

Next, head to Stow-on-the-Wold, a lovely market town known for its antique shops and beautiful square.
Take the A429 for about 15 minutes.
GBP5 (fuel), 15 minutes

2:45PM

Antique Shopping in Stow-on-the-Wold

Dive into the antique shops and charming boutiques of Stow, ideal for treasure hunting and unique finds.
Stroll through the town centre.
Free (shopping optional), 1.5 hours

4:15PM

Drive to Cirencester

Finally, head over to Cirencester, often referred to as the 'Capital of the Cotswolds', noted for its rich Roman history.
Take the A429 south for about 25 minutes.
GBP5 (fuel), 25 minutes

4:45PM

Explore Cirencester

Take some time to wander the market square and visit the Corinium Museum, which showcases the town's Roman heritage.
A short walk from the car park.
GBP6, 1 hour

5:45PM

Dinner at The Boot

Wrap up your day with dinner at The Boot, a historic inn that serves hearty traditional British dishes made with locally sourced ingredients.
Located in the heart of Cirencester.
GBP30, 1.5 hours

7:15PM

Return to Oxford

After enjoying a delightful meal, make your way back to Oxford to reflect on a splendid day exploring the Cotswolds.
Travel back on the A40 for about 50 minutes.
GBP10 (fuel), 50 minutes
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