Tom is out on one of our regular scheduled tours today, showing some more Stratford visitors the wonders of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. I have also been out and about in the Cotswolds today, but while our…
Monthly Archives: October 2014
Alcester Food Festival
The pretty market town of Alcester (pronounced by locals as ‘All-ster’) is just a 10-minute drive from Stratford-upon-Avon and well worth a visit if you haven’t already been. Famous for its Roman history, and a fine selection of pubs and…
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The Stratford-upon-Avon Mop Fair
With thousands of visitors pounding its cobbled streets every year, Stratford-upon-Avon can’t be described as a ‘quiet’ town at the best of times. But if you’re visiting Stratford this weekend, it might be a little busier and noisier than usual,…
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Autumn and Winter tours of the Cotswolds
Yesterday’s tour of the Cotswolds from Stratford-upon-Avon was the first tour on which I’ve had to wear long trousers. Those that know me will realise this is quite a key moment in the year! I don’t take the transition from…
