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About Stow on the Wold
Welcome to "Stow on the Wold, where the wind blows cold" - an old saying because of Stow being situated at the high point of the Cotswolds, 800 feet above sea level. Stow is a beautiful town, and probably the busiest of all the cotswold towns. Infact if you judge it by the size of its market square, this shows that it has always been a busy part of the cotswolds. Many years ago when the cotswold wool industry was at it's height, Stow was famous for it's huge annual fairs where as many as 20,000 sheep were sold at a time at the busy market square. The square is now mainly used for parking, as Stow is a favourite destination for many a visitor to the Cotswolds.
With its beautiful streets and buildings, and interesting shops, Stow is a great place to base yourself if you plan on visiting the area and exploring the Cotswolds further, as it has eight roads intersecting and is often refered to as the very heart of the Cotswolds. With its wonderful church, rich history and beautiful town, Stow on the Wold is one of the perfect English towns that remains a must visit in most tourist guides of England.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Stow on the Wold
| Parish Church of St Edward | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) | Pictures |
| Bourton on the Water Model Village | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Birdland | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Chastleton House | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Batsford Park Arboretum | (5.1 miles, 8.1 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Rollright Stones | (7.2 miles, 11.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Chipping Norton Museum of Local History | (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Broadway Tower and Animal Park | (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Snowshill Manor | (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Lodge Park | (8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Burford Church | (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Tolsey Museum | (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Hailes Abbey | (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Sudeley Castle | (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Hidcote Manor Garden | (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
All attractions in Stow on the WoldAll attractions in GloucestershireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Stow on the Wold
Lower Swell, in the county of Gloucestershire (1.3 miles, 2.2 km, direction W)
The picturesque hamlet of Lower Swell lies amongst some of England's finest natural countryside.
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Upper Swell, in the county of Gloucestershire (1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction NW)
One of the handsome properties to be seen in this village was worked upon by Sir Edwin Lutyens, and Abbotswood is said to have been his major work in the Cotswolds.
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Lower Slaughter, a Picturesque Village in the county of Gloucestershire (2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction SW)
Lower Slaughter is one of the Cotswold's most idyllic villages where you should abandon your car and roam around on foot.
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Upper Slaughter, a Picturesque Village in the county of Gloucestershire (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction SW)
Tranquillity is the keynote for this enchanting hamlet which is best explored on foot.
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Bourton on the Water, a Picturesque Village in the county of Gloucestershire (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction SW)
'The Venice of the Cotswolds'. Bourton is a favourite amongst tourists and is a beautiful place to visit all year round.
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Chastleton, in the county of Oxfordshire (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction NE)
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Bourton-on-the-Hill, in the county of Gloucestershire (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction N)
Highly picturesque, but tiny, the village has only one public house - The Horse and Groom, which serves Real Ale, a good selection of wines and tasty food.
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Churchill, in the county of Oxfordshire (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction E)
The charming hill village of Churchill is to be found a short distance south west of Chipping Norton, it lies amidst what is...
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Great Barrington, a Picturesque Village in the county of Gloucestershire (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction S)
Great Barrington occupies a lovely position in the magnificent valley of the River Windrush. It is a quiet, tranquil spot, sprinkled with picturesque Cotswold cottages.
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Chipping Norton, a Historic Market Town in the county of Oxfordshire (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction E)
Chipping Norton lies in the midst of beautiful cotswold countryside and is surrounded by other villages that radiate the glory of traditional honey-coloured cotswold stone Manor Houses and magnificent Churches.
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Snowshill, in the county of Gloucestershire (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction NW)
For anyone looking for a peaceful retreat in which to spend a few idyllic days in glorious countryside, could do no better that visit the picturesque village of Snowshill, high on the Cotswold escarpment above Broadway and the old town of Evesham.
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Chadlington, in the county of Oxfordshire (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction E)
Picturesque quiet Cotswold village set on Chadlington Downs amidst attractive walking country just a short distance away from the lovely River Evenlode.
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Burford, a Historic Market Town in the county of Oxfordshire (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction SE)
Welcome to Burford - an historical market town in the Oxfordshire part of the Cotswolds. With a character all of its own, and a...
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Ebrington, in the county of Gloucestershire (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction N)
The village of Ebrington shines like a jewel in a golden crown, its narrow lanes and tiny streets are aglow with beautiful mellow Cotswold stone houses and cottages.
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Chipping Campden, a Historic Market Town in the county of Gloucestershire (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction N)
Immediately appealing, this is certainly one of the most picturesque small towns in the northern reaches of the Cotswolds
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All towns in GloucestershireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Kingham Station | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction SE) |
| Moreton-in-Marsh Station | (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction N) |
| M5 Junction 9 | (18.0 miles, 28.9 km, direction W) |
| M5 Junction 10 | (18.0 miles, 28.9 km, direction W) |
| Birmingham International Airport | (36.4 miles, 58.5 km, direction N) |
| Bristol International Airport | (57.0 miles, 91.8 km, direction SW) |
| Stow on the Wold to London | (74.2 miles, 119.4 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Stow on the Wold
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Stow on the Wold center |
| Kings Arms Hotel | (0.3 miles, 0.4 km) |
| The Unicorn Hotel | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) |
| Fosse Manor Hotel | (0.7 miles, 1.2 km) |
| Wyck Hill House Hotel | (2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction S) |
| Lords Of The Manor | (2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction SW) |
| Coach & Horses | (2.8 miles, 4.6 km, direction SW) |
| Old Manse Hotel | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction SW) |
| Mill House Hotel | (4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction E) |
| Manor House Classic | (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction N) |
| Redesdale Arms Hotel | (4.3 miles, 7.0 km, direction N) |
| All hotels in Stow on the Wold |
