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Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon

5.0(1,402)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1402 reviews8 hFree cancellationBy Go Cotswolds - Guided Tours
Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon

About this activity

Experience the best of the northern Cotswolds with a fun, friendly local guide in a small group of up to 16 people. We'll explore picture-postcard Cotswold towns and villages including Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water. There's also the stunning Dover's Hill viewpoint, scenic back roads, and our "secret" off-the-beaten-track village, which many customers agree is a highlight of the tour!

Tours depart from Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon, or from Moreton-in-Marsh in the Cotswolds, so make an ideal day trip for visitors staying in these towns. It's also very easy to take a day trip by train from London Paddington, Oxford or Worcester (to Moreton-in-Marsh), or from Birmingham (to Stratford-upon-Avon).

If you're travelling from London or Oxford, we think it's best to take the train to the Cotswolds and meet a tour here - you'll skip all the traffic, take a charming, scenic train ride, and get to spend even longer in the beautiful Cotswolds!

What's included

  • ✓Pickup from Stratford-upon-Avon town centre (8.50AM) or Moreton-in-Marsh rail station (9.30AM)
  • ✓Return times: Moreton-in-Marsh 17.00, Stratford-upon-Avon 17.30 (approximately)
  • ✓Souvenir booklets with maps, photos and information
  • ✓Travel the back roads in a spacious, comfortable, 16-seater Mercedes minibus
  • ✓Fun, friendly, local driver-guide to share stories and enhance your day

Not included

  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Food and drink - please bring your own, or money for food and drink on the go

Meeting and pickup

  • Your ticket may show a 'start time' of 8.50am, but if you select pick up from Moreton-in-Marsh, your tour departs at 9.30am. Please wait in the car park in front of the station ticket office. Arrive 9.25am. Look for our white Mercedes minibus with green & purple Go Cotswolds logos on it.
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace Coach Terminal is on Windsor Street, Stratford-upon-Avon. Arrive at 08.45 and be ready to depart at 08.50. Look out for a big white, green and purple Mercedes minibus and one of our friendly guides in Go Cotswolds uniform. Drop off in Stratford-upon-Avon is at approx 17.30.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • There are two pick-up points for this tour: Shakespeare's Birthplace Coach Terminal, Stratford-upon-Avon – Departure at 08:50; Moreton-in-Marsh Rail Station – Departure at 09:30. Please note your ticket may display the tour start time as 08:50, regardless of your chosen pick-up location. However, if you selected Moreton-in-Marsh, your actual departure time is 09:30. Kindly arrive at least 5 minutes before your scheduled departure.
  • Look out for our friendly guide in Go Cotswolds uniform, driving a large white minibus with green and purple Go Cotswolds branding—you won’t miss us!
  • Double-check your selected pick-up point. Occasionally, we don’t stop at both, so arriving at the wrong location could result in being left behind. To change your pick-up point, please log in to your account to update your booking. Need help choosing the best option? Contact us!
  • If you are arriving in Moreton-in-Marsh by train, the train arriving at approximately 09:17–09:20 is ideal. It’s a small station, and it’s just a 1–2 minute walk to the car park where your guide will meet you.
  • If you are arriving in Stratford-upon-Avon by train, note that our pick-up point is a 5–10 minute walk from the station. Please note that on Sundays, there are no trains arriving before the tour departs.
  • Uber and similar services are not widely available in the Cotswolds, and local taxis can be difficult to book last minute. We strongly recommend booking taxis in advance or using public transport where possible.
  • If you're not at your pick-up point on time (08:50 in Stratford-upon-Avon, 09:30 in Moreton-in-Marsh) and we can't contact you, the tour will depart without you. Make sure we have your correct mobile number with international dial code before your tour.
  • After the tour, please plan any onward travel as follows: from Moreton-in-Marsh: After 17:00; from Stratford-upon-Avon: After 17:30
  • We have plenty of secure luggage space on board our vehicles, though please note our guides may not be able to assist with very heavy luggage
  • Children aged 3–15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Sorry, no children under 3.
  • Tours run in all but dangerous weather—please dress appropriately!
  • Please note: we often run this tour in reverse and visit Bourton-on-the-Water first rather than last. If you wish to return to Bourton-on-the-Water, please plan to make your own way there from Moreton-in-Marsh at the end of the tour - local buses are available, or pre-book a taxi.
  • Accessibility: Users of lightweight mobility equipment such as canes, walking frames and foldable manual wheelchairs are welcome on our tours, provided you can climb 3 steps to get on and off our minibus, multiple times during the tour. Lightweight, foldable manual wheelchairs can be stored in the luggage compartment of our minibus. We're sorry, we cannot accommodate wheelchair users who are unable to get in and out of their chair unassisted, nor can we accommodate any electric wheelchairs or mobility scooters.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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