Description
- Want to discover the magic of Christmas in the Cotswolds?
- Traveling alone, with a partner, or a small group?
- Looking for a car-free option with a local independent company?
Then check out our Christmas in the Cotswolds tours!
If you’re looking for a small-group tour with a little extra Christmas sparkle, then look no further than Go Cotswolds! We’re the only small group Cotswolds guided tour company in Stratford-upon-Avon and Moreton-in-Marsh!
Itineraries for our Christmas in the Cotswolds tours vary by date (see below for details), but all will include visits to at least two Cotswold villages, and a Christmas market. Expect gorgeous Christmas decorations, twinkly lights, and a whole lot of festive cheer!
Can’t get enough of Christmas? See also our Bath & Southern Cotswolds tour! On dates between 27th November and 14th December, Bath’s amazing Christmas market will be in full swing!
Itineraries for the Christmas in the Cotswolds tours:
Here’s what’s in store…
Saturday 23rd, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November 2025 – Cirencester
- Visits to: Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water, Chipping Campden and Cirencester
- Christmas event: Cirencester’s Christmas Market – market stalls will line the streets of Cirencester’s town centre, selling festive food, drink and gifts
- Departs Stratford-upon-Avon at 8.50AM, returning by 5.30PM
- Departs Moreton-in-Marsh at 9.30AM, returning by 5.00PM
Saturday 6th December 2025 – Chipping Campden
- Visits to: Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold and Chipping Campden
- Christmas event: Chipping Campden Christmas Market – Chipping Campden has “England’s most beautiful High Street”, and this is especially true at Christmas-time! We think Chipping Campden’s Christmas lights are some of the best in the area.
- Departs Stratford-upon-Avon at 8.50AM, returning by 5.30PM
- Departs Moreton-in-Marsh at 9.30AM, returning by 5.00PM
Sunday 14th and Sunday 21st December 2025 – Cirencester
- Visits to: Chipping Campden, Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water and Cirencester
- Christmas event: Cirencester’s Gift Market – traditional market stalls will fill the market place, with a fantastic variety of local goods on offer
- Departs Stratford-upon-Avon at 8.50AM, returning by 5.30PM
- Departs Moreton-in-Marsh at 9.30AM, returning by 5.00PM
Pick up locations
- Stratford-upon-Avon – 8.50AM, Shakespeare’s Birthplace Coach Terminal, Windsor Street, Stratford-upon-Avon
- Moreton-in-Marsh – 9.30AM, Moreton-in-Marsh railway station (wait in the car park near the ticket office)
Travelling from London, Reading, Oxford or Birmingham? Arriving by train, bus or car? Click here for more information about how to reach our pick up points.
If you would like to change your pick up point after booking, you can do so using the ‘Manage this purchase’ link in your confirmation email, or by contacting Go Cotswolds. If you’re not sure which pick up point to choose, please ask!
Drop-off locations
Drop off times are approximately:
- Moreton-in-Marsh – 5.00PM, Moreton-in-Marsh railway station
- Stratford-upon-Avon – 5.30PM Shakespeare’s Birthplace Coach Terminal, Windsor Street, Stratford-upon-Avon
If you would like to be picked up in Stratford-upon-Avon and dropped off in Moreton-in-Marsh, or vice versa, no problem!
Train travel
From London (Paddington station), Reading, Oxford, Charlbury, Kingham, Honeybourne, Evesham or Worcester, take a direct train to Moreton-in-Marsh. We’ll pick you up from right outside Moreton-in-Marsh train station.
From Birmingham, take a direct train to Stratford-upon-Avon – our pick up point is just a 5-10 minute walk from Stratford-upon-Avon train station. (See this Google Map for walking directions.)
We always recommend you buy a flexible ‘anytime’ ticket that allows you to take any train. The times stated above are usually the latest we expect to get to the drop-off points – we are often a few minutes earlier, but we can never 100% guarantee this. If you have a flexible ticket, then you can take an earlier train and won’t have to wait around.
However, if you wish to book a particular train to take advantage of cheaper ‘advance single’ tickets, then we recommend you plan to depart after the drop-off times stated above.
We recommend The Trainline* for online train ticket bookings. Book tickets 6-8 weeks ahead of the travel date for the best prices.
What to wear?
This is a winter tour, so please dress in comfortable clothes that are appropriate for the weather conditions. Bring a raincoat or umbrella if it’s raining. Wear comfortable shoes.
What’s included in the Christmas in the Cotswolds tour?
- Transport in an executive class, air-conditioned 16-passenger seat Mercedes minibus.
- Plenty of free time, so you can explore the villages and Christmas events at your leisure
- Maps so you don’t get lost!
- Expert insights from one of our fun, friendly driver-guides.
What’s not included in the Christmas in the Cotswolds tour?
- Lunch and refreshments – bring your own picnic, or purchase food and drinks en route. There will be plenty of food and drink stalls at the Christmas Markets!
- Admission to any attractions you may wish to visit.
Cancellation policy, terms and conditions:
Our Christmas in the Cotswolds tour may be amended, or cancelled for a full refund, up to 24 hours before departure. No refunds are given for no-shows or cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour start time.
We’re sorry, children under 3 are not permitted on this tour.
