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Moreton Show

Categories: Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, Moreton-in-Marsh

Saturday 1 September 2012:- The Annual Moreton-in-Marsh Country Show takes place on the first Saturday of September.
The Show is a traditional one day Agricultural and Horse Show and the leading agricultural event in the County.
The site is old permanent pasture in a parkland setting. There are no permanent show buildings which means the Show is built up in the traditional way with marquees and hurdle pens giving a true country show atmosphere.
Competitions are held for horses, ponies, cattle [including the National Show of Poll Hereford cattle], sheep [including the National Show of Cotswold Sheep], goats, poultry, dogs, homecrafts, flowers, vegetables and even scarecrows.
Around 250 tradestands provide everything from a tractor to a toy and a wide selection of food and drink – both to eat at once and to take home.

See www.moretonshow.co.uk/

 

Cotswold Cheese Company, Moreton-in-Marsh

Categories: Cotswolds, Food, Farm Shops, Delicatessens, Moreton-in-Marsh

Hunting for cheese (such as the local Berkswell or Fosse Way Fleece?) then look no further than the Cotswold Cheese Company. With a shop in Moreton-in-Marsh and a good online website you can choose from a range of cheeses to thrill your tastebuds: An independent retailer of fine artisan cheeses

Cotswold Cheese Company High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 0AW.   t: 01608 652862
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Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection, Bourton

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Categories: Bourton-on-the-Water, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, Tourist Attractions, Visit

The Cotswold Motoring Museum is at the Old Mill in the heart of Bourton-on-the-Water. It also includes a Toy Collection which should entertain all ages.

The collection neatly represents a slice of motoring history from the 20th Century. The big showstoppers are, of course, the 31 cars, the caravans, the motorcycles, the dozens of bicycles, but what will really take your breath away is the huge amount of related material. It is the showcases packed with motoring paraphernalia, the old garage equipment, the walls filled with enamel signs, the petrol pumps and globes, everything connected with motoring from branded hat pins to an AA box. Around these objects we weave stories, history, facts and feelings to create a Museum where we hope the past will inspire future generations.

Cotswold Motoring Museum and Toy Collection   The Old Mill, Bourton on the Water   Glos GL54 2BY

Tel: 01451 821 255 Web: www.cotswold-motor-museum.com


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Birdland Park and Gardens, Bourton-on-the Water

Categories: Bourton-on-the-Water, Cotswolds, Gardens to Visit, Gloucestershire, Tourist Attractions

Birdland Park and GardensFor Adults and children of all ages. Birdland is set in Seven acres of woodland and gardens, inhabited by over 500 birds, flamingos, pelicans, penguins and cranes, 50 aviaries, also tropical, temperate, and desert houses. Many of the species are now part of active breeding programmes controlled by studbooks in co-operation with European and International organisations. Picnic areas, cafe, gifts and play area.

Birdland is situated near Bourton-on-the Water south of Stow-on-the-Wold. Follow Brown tourist signs off the Fosse Way - see map


www.birdland.co.uk
Birdland, Rissington Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2BN
T: 01451 820480

Majestic Wine, Stow-on-the-Wold

Categories: Cotswolds, Eating & Drinking, Gloucestershire, Stow-on-the-Wold, wine merchants



Majestic Wine Warehouses is the UK’s biggest and best retailer specialising in sales of wine by the mixed case, with 130 stores throughout the UK.

As Majestic sells wines and spirits with a minimum purchase of 12 bottles, any mix, they can offer an extensive range of superb wines in large quantities, giving customers real choice and value. The knowledge and helpfulness of the staff is always impressive. Good car parking – and they will deliver!
On the Fosse Way (A429) just south of Stow-on-the Wold town centre See map

Station Road
Stow-on-the-Wold
GL54 1JU
Telephone 01451 833790
Fax 01451 833790

Bennetts Fine Wines – Chipping Campden

Categories: Chipping Campden, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, Shipston-on-Stour, wine merchants

Bennetts Wine ShopChipping Campden is the archetypal Cotswold Village – mellow yellow stone houses, thatched roofs, an ancient market hall, a beautiful parish church (St James) and nowadays a good sprinkling of antique shops, craft galeries and plenty of places to eat and drink well.
Bennetts Fine Wines looks every inch the old-fashioned traditional wine merchant – small, atmospheric shop with stone floors and a slightly hushed atmosphere. The shop has an impressive selection of top quality Burgundy, Champagne, Claret and Port. plus a healthy harvest from the rest of Europe and the New World.
There is also an excellent website (see www.bennettsfinewines.com). On Saturdays there are always wines open for tasting and there is also a programme of tasting evenings for customers.

now also at Shipton-on-Stour (previously Edward Sheldon)

New Street, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4EN    t: 01608 661409

Bennetts Fine Wines
High, Street, Chipping Campden, Glos GL55 6AGt:  01386 840392

Fox Inn at Lower Oddington

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Categories: Accommodation, Hotels, B&B, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, Moreton-in-Marsh, pub, Restaurant

3 miles east of Stow-on-the-Wold is a 16th Century Inn with a good reputation for food and wine in a quiet and charming Cotswold Village:

This Virginia creeper clad, Cotswold stone Inn, with flagstone floor, beams, open fireplaces and collection of antiques is the perfect setting for either a romantic, family meal or indeed, a relaxing break away in this quintessential British Pub.

During the summer months you can enjoy the enclosed, pretty Cotswold garden, lovingly cared for by our neighbours, Ted and Anne. There is also a covered and heated terraced area for al fresco dining.

We offer excellent food from our seasonal menu, which includes the modern and traditional classics, complimented by our large range of fine wines and our selection of real ales, all offered to you in our cosy pub atmosphere.

There are also 3 cosy bedrooms for an overnight stay (or longer) with ensuite facilities.

Fox Inn, Lower Oddington,nr Moreton-in-Marsh,Glos  GL56 0UR

t: 01451 870555

 

 


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Kings Arms Hotel, Stow-on-the-Wold

Categories: Accommodation, Hotels, B&B, pub, Restaurant, Stow-on-the-Wold

The Kings Arms Hotel at Stow-on-the-Wold is a charming 500 year old coaching inn retaining a wealth of original features.  Past guests have included King Charles 1 and it was also used for the location of the BBC’s 1970’s TV adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s ‘Mayor of Casterbridge’. The hotel has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy award winning food plus a selection of fine wines and ales.

Situated right in the centre of this charming Cotswold town  – plenty of shopping opportunities right on your doorstep – yet peaceful at night.

Kings Arms Hotel, Market Square, Stow On The Wold, Cheltenham, GL54 1AF

t: 01451  830364


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Galileo Organic Farm

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Categories: Food, Farm Shops, Delicatessens, Warwickshire

Galileo Farm is a  small farm run to Soil Association standards just off the Fosse Way, a few miles from the historical towns of Stratford Upon Avon, Warwick and Leamington Spa.

  All are animals are allowed to range free in pasture.  They are not stressed in there normal life and therefore do not require treating with un-necessary drugs which is the situation with many intensive farms. The farm lies south-east, and adjoins the outside boundary, of the village of Moreton Morrell.  The land comprises of deep clay soils, divided from neighbouring land by a running brook to the west of the holding and mature hedges to all other boundaries except for the Fosse Way.  The farm produces Organic Lamb, Organic Pork, Organic Beef, Organic Chicken, Organic Duck, Organic Geese, Organic Turkey and Organic Eggs.

Galileo Farm On The Hill, Fosse Way, Moreton Morrell, Warwickshire CV35 9DF t:07891 522451


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Compton Verney near Stratford

Categories: Arts/Crafts, café, Gallery, Gardens to Visit, Tourist Attractions, Warwickshire

Compton Verney is Warwickshire’s award-winning art gallery. Since its opening in 2004, it has continued to deliver an exciting international programme of exhibitions and events, alongside a diverse collection of art from around the world. It offers visitors the unique opportunity to view art in the setting of a Grade 1 listed Robert Adam mansion located in 120 acres of spectacular parkland.]

Compton Verney is unique in that it is a place where art, architecture, landscape and learning fuse, to offer the visitor an experience that is completely integrated and accessible.

Compton Verney, Compton VerneyWarwickshire CV35 9HZ  t:1926 645500

 

26 March 2011 to 11 December 2011  Exhibition: What the folk say -contemporary artist interventions

26 March 2011 to 11 December 2011 Exhibition – Family activity Art in the grounds


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Number Four, Stow-on-the-Wold

Categories: Accommodation, Hotels, B&B, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cotswolds, Eating & Drinking, Restaurant, Stow-on-the-Wold

Recently opened and re-styled, Number Four Hotel & Restaurant  is  on the Fosse Way between Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water and ideally placed for both.

Number Four is a contemporary and stylish boutique hotel offering luxury and comfort as well as an unique personal service from owners Caroline and Patricia and their dedicated team, who promise to make sure your stay is an enjoyable one.

In the comfortable and cosy ambience of Cutler’s Restaurant, Chef Patron Brian Cutler and his Team serve English classics with continental influences. With only the best of local and seasonal sourced ingredients, our dedicated chefs produce a range of tasty dishes.

Number Four Hotel & Restaurant  Fosseway, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cheltenham Glos GL54 1JX    t: 01451 830297

 

Wheatsheaf Inn at Northleach

Categories: Accommodation, Hotels, B&B, Cotswolds, northleach, pub, Restaurant

The Wheatsheaf Inn in the quiet Cotswold village of Northleach has recently upgraded its accommodation and outside spaces-

The Wheatsheaf is a coaching inn, where in years come by weary travellers would rest and recuperate by having a good meal and a few drops of beer or ‘wine’. Today our focus remains the same.

We aim to please our local community by being warm and friendly and providing professional service and interesting food that changes regularly in a family friendly environment.

For people visiting from further afield our goal is to be an exceptional example of a traditional coaching inn; with real locals, great beer, excellent regional food and clean and comfortable rooms.

A great place for a drink, a lunch or a stay in one of their 14 en-suite rooms.

We have 14 rooms which all boast wonderful individual features. The rooms are designed for comfort based around what original features are there. We believe that the key ingredients for a good night sleep are big comfortable beds, powerful showers and rich luxurious bed linen

Being just off the Fosse Way the inn is generally quiet as is the small but delightful village which is worth exploring. The Wheatsheaf also hosts many events – wine tastings, wine and food evenings, clay-pigeon shooting etc
Wheatsheaf Inn, West End, Northleach, Gloucestershire GL54 3EZ
t:01451 860244


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Farmers Market – Bourton-on-the Water

Categories: Bourton-on-the-Water, Cotswolds, events, Food, Farm Shops, Delicatessens, Shopping

8.30am – 1.00pm by the Countrywide Stores on the 4th Sunday of the month.

On 7 December 2012  the town holds its annual Victorian Christmas Evening  – a sort of rural late night shopping with all the Christmas lights on show, stallholders in Victorian costume, and a great selection of local produce and crafts, carol singing!. The old tree in the river serves as a focal point. Runs from 6pm to 9pm! -see http://www.bourtoninfo.com/

For more info see www.fresh-n-local.co.uk

Stamford Hall Farmhouse B&B near Ettington

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Categories: Accommodation, Hotels, B&B, Cotswolds, Stratford-Upon-Avon

Just off the Fosse Way at Ettington is Stamford Hall Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast.

stanford hall B and BSituated in rural rolling countryside, this grade 2 listed mellow brick built farmhouse can trace its origins back to the late 18th century. It is perfect base for exploring Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick & Kenilworth’s majestic castles or the beautiful Cotswolds, alternatively just the place to come and relax in comfortable surroundings.
We are an hour and a half drive up the M40 from London, 40 minutes from Birmingham Airport. Oxford can be reached in under an hour.

Here Alice and James have created a stylish yet homely accommodation which is ideally situated for visiting Stratford-on-Avon and the north Cotswolds. With ensuite facilities and wifi!

For more info : www.stamfordhall.co.uk/ Stamford Hall, Ettington, Stratford upon Avon CV37 7PA


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