Things to do in Bourton-on-the-Hill, Gloucestershire
Bourton-on-the-Hill is a charming Cotswold village in a beautiful area of Gloucestershire.
From its hillside location, it overlooks the larger village of Moreton-in-Marsh on the famous Fosse-Way.
Visitors to Bourton-on-the-Hill may be surprised just how steep the hill actually is - the village is certainly well named - and exploring will be an excellent workout.
The village has many individual 17th-century and 18th-century cottages.
Present Day Bourton-on-the-Hill
Visitors will love the variety of lovely Cotswold stone cottages on the main street - the honey-coloured stone seems almost to glow in the sunlight.
Many of the houses have attractive cottage gardens, easily visible over their traditional low walls.
One of the main eye-catchers is Bourton House Garden, centrally located in the village, it boasts a 16th-century tithe barn.
It's often open to the public and is well worth a visit, to enjoy the garden, or to make some purchases for your own at one of its sales of flowering shrubs and unusual perennials.
It has a good reputation for its excellent food and tends more towards being a gastropub than a local's bar, although it does serve real ales.
Things to do in Bourton-on-the-Hill
Neighbouring Moreton-in-Marsh is within walking distance and has a couple of small supermarkets, takeaways, tea rooms, restaurants and gift shops.
Nearby Batsford Estate and Arboretum are a perfect venue for country walks.
You'll also find the Cotswold Falconry Centre here, and it has an excellent tea room which will be a welcome stop after a day cycling or walking around the area.
The Bourton area is perfect for keen walkers as the Heart of England Way passes right through the village.
Just to the west of Bourton-on-the-Hill is Snowshill Manor, a typical manor of this area. It was at one time owned by Henry VIII who gave it to Katherine Parr as a wedding gift.
Throughout his life, he added collectables and treasures from all over the world and then gave it to The National Trust as a gift to the nation. It makes a fascinating place to visit.
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Days Out in Bourton-on-the-Hill
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Bourton House Garden (<1 Mile)*
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Cotswold Falconry Centre (1 Mile)*
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Batsford Arboretum (1 Mile)*
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Chastleton House (4 Miles)*
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Broadway Tower & Country Park (5 Miles)*
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Snowshill Manor (5 Miles)*
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Cotswold Farm Park (6 Miles)*
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Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection (7 Miles)*
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Birdland (7 Miles)*
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Hidcote Manor Garden (7 Miles)*
Places to Visit near Bourton-on-the-Hill
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Moreton-in-Marsh (1 Mile)*
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Stow-on-the-Wold (4 Miles)*
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Stretton-on-Fosse (4 Miles)*
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Chipping Campden (5 Miles)*
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Upper Slaughter (6 Miles)*
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Broadway (6 Miles)*
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Shipston on Stour (7 Miles)*
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Bourton-on-the-Water (7 Miles)*
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Mickleton (7 Miles)*
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Admington (8 Miles)*
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