Burford

Often called the gateway to the Cotswolds, Burford sits on the River Windrush with a steep High Street that descends to a medieval bridge, lined with stone-fronted shops, antique dealers, tea rooms and historic coaching inns. The 15th-century church of St John the Baptist contains memorials and a noted memorial to local Levellers executed by Cromwell in 1649. Tolsey Museum tells the local history. Burford makes a good base for visiting the Cotswold Wildlife Park nearby and exploring the surrounding villages of Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water and the Slaughters. Excellent walking on the surrounding hills and along the river.

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