{"id":6486,"date":"2018-05-23T09:03:24","date_gmt":"2018-05-23T09:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.headout.com\/?p=6486"},"modified":"2024-04-18T16:26:09","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T12:26:09","slug":"london-to-cotswolds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/london-to-cotswolds\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore the English countryside on a trip from London to Cotswolds"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cotswolds has been repeatedly honoured as one of the most picturesque rural settings in the British Isles and we wholeheartedly agree! Stretched over 800 miles of rolling hills and five counties namely – Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire; Cotswolds is a charming old world town located about 100 miles out of London<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Take a day trip from London to Cotswolds and soak in the intricacies of this quaint little town.<\/p>\n

London to Cotswolds – In a Nutshell<\/h2>\n
Distance: 138 km (86 mi)<\/h6>\n
Duration : 2 hrs 20 mins<\/h6>\n
Best time to visit : Apr-May<\/h6>\n
Best way to travel : Train\/Car<\/h6>\n
Approximate budget\/head : \u20ac80- \u20ac100 per day <\/h6>\n
Highlights : Sudeley Castle, Roman Baths, Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens, Westonbirt, Blenheim Palace & more.<\/h6>\n

Cotswolds: The UK\u2019s Pastoral Paradise<\/h2>\n

Spanning five different counties (primarily Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire) over an area of roughly 790 square miles, Cotswolds epitomizes the English countryside. <\/p>\n

Rolling hills, magnificent medieval castles, and quaint pastel-shade villages populate much of this vast area. <\/p>\n

You will also find market towns selling fresh produce and souvenirs at affordable prices. <\/p>\n

The Cotswolds also houses what is arguably the most alluring arboretum in all of England – Westonbirt, The National Arboretum. <\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, there are plenty of festivals and shows held in the Cotswolds each year. These include Gold Cup Day, Easter Egg hunts, the Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Guiting Music Festival, and the famous Cotswold Show.<\/p>\n

Witness forgotten castles and imposing manors tucked away in the woods as you wander unbridled through this breathtaking landscape. <\/p>\n

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