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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  UK  /  England  /  Cotswolds  /  Bourton-on-the-Water  /  Bourton on the Water

Bourton on the Water, Bourton-on-the-Water

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Bourton-on-the-Water is a village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, England, that lies on a wide flat vale within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village had a population of 3,296 at the 2011 census. Much of the village centre is a designated Conservation Area.
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  • By Pat W
    If you are visiting the Cotswolds, then this is a must see village, With the river running through the village and the quaint bridges spanning it, you can see why it is called the little Venice... 
    If you are visiting the Cotswolds, then this is a must see village, With the river running through the village and the quaint bridges spanning it, you can see why it is called the little Venice...  more »
  • By Ellen W
    Unfortunately, this village has become overwhelmed with tourists. The day that we visited, it was very crowded and any charms it may possess were hard to see, let alone appreciate, through the... 
    Unfortunately, this village has become overwhelmed with tourists. The day that we visited, it was very crowded and any charms it may possess were hard to see, let alone appreciate, through the...  more »
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Popular things to do in Bourton-on-the-Water

Birdland ©
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Hidden gems in Bourton-on-the-Water

Bourton on the Water Visitor Information Centre ©
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Duration: 2h 30 min
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Shopping in Bourton-on-the-Water

Cotswold China and Cookware ©
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Cotswold China and Cookware
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Duration: 2 hours
Cotswold Sheepskin ©
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Duration: 30 minutes
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Duration: 2 hours

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Museums in Bourton-on-the-Water

Cotswold Perfumery ©
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The Cotswold Pottery ©
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