Introducing Stow-on-the-Wold
Stow has long held a strategic place in Cotswold history, standing as it does on the Roman Fosse Way and at the junction of six roads. At its heart is a large market square surrounded by handsome buildings and steep-walled alleyways originally used to funnel the sheep into the fair. Today the sheep have been replaced with tourists and instead of farmers brokering deals the town is full of antique shops, pretentious boutiques, tearooms and delis. It’s great if you’re on a pit stop from a coach tour, but all a little artificial if you’re looking for true Cotswold charm.
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The tourist office (831082; Hollis House; 9.30-5.30pm Mon-Sat) on Market Sq sells discounted tickets to local attractions.
Last updated: Sep 21, 2008
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RE: London to Scotland via Cotswolds
by rodway 09 May 2012
Other than Stow on the Wold YH the Cotswolds is a bit of a desert regarding cheap hostel accommodation. The YHA has never replaced sadly…
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RE: England or Ireland trip with Mom
by Fwoggie 01 April 2012
Agree with the others; do not hire a car in London. Use public transport. That said, the tube (underground) has a fair few stairs in…
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RE: Planning a vacation to the Yorkshire Moors or the Cotswolds
by misterbee 29 January 2012
My vote would be for the Cotswolds. Stayed in a B&B a bit outside Stow-on-the-Wold a few years ago
