The Rough Guide to the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford

This Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC’s strict environmental and social standards. 

This Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford guidebook covers: Cheltenham, South Cotswolds, Central Cotswolds, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Oxfordshire Cotswolds, Banbury, North Oxfordshire, Oxford.

Inside this Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford travel book, you’ll find:

• A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks
• Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip
• Practical information – how to get to the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more
• Author picks and things not to miss in the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford – Blenheim Palace, Lower Slaughter, Kelmscott Manor, Tetbury, Cheltenham, Stroud farmers’ market, Gloucester Cathedral, Cotswold Farm Park, Bibury, Cirencester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, Broadway, Rollright Stones, Chipping Campden
• Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots
• When to go to the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford – high season, low season, climate information and festivals 
• Where to go – a clear introduction to the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford with key places and a handy overview 
• Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs
• Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels
• Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges
• Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife
• Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity
• Free download of the eBook – available after purchase of the printed guidebook to the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford 
• Fully updated post-COVID-19

The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford, as well as great planning tools. It’s the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.