What to do in Bourton-on-the-Water

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Bourton-on-Water showing a river or creek and a park
Bourton-on-Water featuring a bridge, a river or creek and a garden
Bourton-on-Water which includes street scenes and a small town or village as well as an individual male
Bourton-on-Water featuring a river or creek and a garden
Bourton-on-Water showing signage and heritage elements

Bourton-on-the-Water Tourist Attractions & Activities

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Top places to visit

1. Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace is a grand country house with marvelous landscaped gardens, set amid gorgeous green parkland. Come here to admire its majestic fountains, picturesque grounds and the 18th-century palace building, which encompasses a range of architectural styles.
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Blenheim Palace which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture

2. Thames River

London’s long and tumultuous history is written upon the face of the city, and the River Thames has watched it all. A 19th-century Member of Parliament, John Burns, said it best: “The Mississippi is muddy water, but the Thames is liquid history.” In modern-day London, history comes to life on the 70 wharves, which have remained in operation after centuries. As you make your way down the river’s dark waters, you will enjoy a unique snapshot of life in this dynamic but resolutely historical city.
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Sail on the water or walk along the riverbank to admire the scenery and take a trip through time on London’s great river.

3. Cotswold Wildlife Park

Set across a plot of 160 acres (65 hectares), Cotswold Wildlife Park is one of the premier family-friendly attractions in the Cotswolds. Make your way through the park’s four distinctive sections, get up close to exotic animal species and admire the gardens.
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Cotswold Wildlife Park featuring a park, zoo animals and dangerous animals

4. Sudeley Castle

Visit the stately Sudeley Castle to walk in the footsteps of some of England’s most famous kings and queens. Browse displays of treasures from the Roman era to today. Explore a series of breathtakingly beautiful gardens, enjoy picturesque picnics and spot colorful birdlife. Sudeley Castle sits on a 1,200-acre (490-hectare) estate and is nestled in a valley surrounding by the rolling green landscapes of the Cotswolds.
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Sudeley Castle which includes heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and a garden

5. The Model Village

Visit the Model Village to discover a miniature version of Bourton-on-the-Water. This popular attraction is an authentic one-ninth representation of a traditional Cotswold village, characterized by grand stone buildings and walled gardens. The Model Village opened in 1937 and took 5 years and several local craftsmen to complete. It highlights the architecture of Bourton-on-the-Water in the 1930s in addition to the buildings’ present-day usages.
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The Model Village showing interior views

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