Cotswolds Tours: AONB Major Attractions and Useful Information

Traveling helps to broaden the horizon of one’s knowledge and enlightens the mind. Staying confined to one’s hometown always can cast an adverse effect on the mood system of an individual. Travelling refreshes the soul, infuses new energy into the tired cells of our body by uplifting our mood. It also allows us to discover and explore new culture and places. The rural region of the UK is known to portray a splendid view. The scenic beauty of the villages attracts tourists from all over the world. You can opt for Cotswold tours arranged by experienced tour agencies (London Country Tours) to absorb the untarnished natural beauty of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Cotswold Highlights

Cotswold region shelters some of the best historically significant English villages and town, unharmed by the greed of human exploiters yet. This region spreads over 800 sq miles of countryside hills consisting of five counties, housing multiple picturesque villages. It earned the designation of AONB in 1966. The golden honey-coloured Cotswold stone (oolitic Jurassic limestone) houses, notable stately manor houses exhibiting the aristocracy of a by-gone era and well-preserved beautiful churches together cast a spellbinding effect on the travellers here. The abbeys, magnificent castle and pleasantly maintained gardens play their role to beautify this scenic region further.

Geographical diversity

The region stretches from the border area of South Warwickshire and Worcestershire, passing through Gloucestershire and West Oxfordshire and, including some portions of Bath, Wiltshire, and North East Somerset in the southern part. The beech woodlands, limestone constructions and the grassland habitat typify this region. Costwolds Tours by an experienced tour operator will help you properly discover and explore the series of significant attractions here.

A brief introduction to major Cotswolds tourist attractions will be useful for developing some idea for others.

Visually Soothing yet Stunning Cotswolds Villages

The region is packed with remarkably beautiful villages, so it is tough to mention only a handful here. But as promised, let’s pinpoint a few names here for the sake of readers. Painswick, Chipping Campden, Upper and Lower Slaughter, Castle Combe, Kingham, Bilbury, Broadway should not go missing in the tour itinerary. The picture-perfect countryside with lofty trees, churches and large limestone buildings with beautiful scenery in the background will feel like living a fairytale fantasy.

The Roman Baths

The World Heritage city Bath is the site of this ancient bathing complex where Romans used to soak their skin in around 2000 years ago. This streaming bath is Britain’s only hot spring containing naturally heated water.

Cotswold Wildlife Park and Garden

Get upfront with more than 260 species of animals and exotic plantations. Do not forget to book your seat on Bella—the 610 mm narrow gauge train whistling its way around the park.

The National Arboretum

Pamper your eyes with by visiting Westonbirt arboretum with stunningly gorgeous-looking trees here. It is a paradise for romantic couples and all those who like admiring exotic trees. The arboretum is the site of 15,000 trees collected from across the world. The aesthetic appeal of the place is difficult to explain in simple words.

Broadway Tower

The tower overlooks the Broadway village in Worcestershire. The tower museum, Deer park, and roof platform are its unique attractions. A panoramic view from the Cotswold’s highest castle over as many as 16 counties should not be missed.

Summing up..

It encompasses only a slice of Cotswolds tours. To indulge in its proper exploration, you have to put your faith in London Country Tours. We can arrange for you an enjoyable and secure trip to the UK. David Stubbs possesses over a decade of experience in organizing well-chalked out customized tour packages for tourist hailing from across the world. We enjoy positive recommendations on reputed travel platform website, like TripAdvisor. Get to explore the sites and walk on the roads less travelled by other tourists, with us.

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