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BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER


Bourton-on-the-Water, known as ‘the Venice of the Cotswolds’ is a large village with an extremely attractive and much-photographed centre. The shallow River Windrush flows alongside the High Street, which is flanked by attractive buildings constructed from honey-coloured Cotswold limestone. Across the river are five picturesque bridges, dating from 1654 to 1911. Children paddle in the river among the ducks, all around are tempting shops, cafes and restaurants. A football match takes place every year in the river, on August Bank Holiday. The village is also famous for its model village and motor museum.

Region/Nation
County
Gloucester
Post Code
GL54 2BU
Main Historic Period
Victorian
Link to featured article
Useful Website Address
Tip/Nearby
Lower Slaughter, Bibury, Stow-on-the-Wold
Primary Management
Local Authority

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