Location: Stow-on-the-Wold
Top Things to do in Stow-on-the-Wold
5 Budget-friendly Things to do in Stow-on-the-Wold That You Shouldn't Miss
Stow-on-the-Wold is a small market town and civil parish in Gloucestershire, England. It is situated on top of an 800 ft (244 m) hill, at the convergence of a number of major roads through the Cotswolds, including the Fosse Way (A429). The town was founded as a planned market place by Norman lords to take advantage of trade on the converging roads. Fairs have been held by royal charter since 1330 and an annual horse fair is still held on the edge of the town.
Restaurants in Stow-on-the-Wold
1. Stow Town Walks
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Every Sunday morning at 10:30am from the beginning of April through to the end of September. Starting at the stocks in the Square. 90-minute walk around central Stow. Places are limited so to avoid disappointment please pre-book via the Visitor Information Centre.
2. St. Edward's Church
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4.5 based on 310 reviews
Reviewed By jazzventures - Sydney, Australia
I absolutely love this little church including that beautiful famous door, it's a church obviously steeped in history and I just appreciate every bit of it... This little town is just gorgeous
3. The Borzoi Bookshop
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
We are a small, long established, independent bookshop with a large selection of books for gifts, local history, childrens, cookery, and the latest titles in hardback and paperback. We also have a selection of greetings cards, calendars and diaries. Our staff are happy to recommend books and help you find that tricky present. Brock,the friendly shop dog, has his own following!
Reviewed By AHeger - Asheville, United States
We visited Borzoi while on honeymoon and enjoyed the quaint environment, great selection, and warm staff. Indie bookstores have a special place in our hearts and this was one is well worth a visit if you're ever in the area. We were able to find a few Christmas gifts, some books for ourselves, a great topographic map of he area, and some lovely cards by a local artist. Ended up spending close to an hour in Borzoi browsing the travel, nature, cooking, fiction, and children's books sections. We hope to visit again whenever our travels bring us back to the Cotswolds.
4. Stow Visitor Information Centre
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4.5 based on 49 reviews
For all you need for your visit to Stow and the surrounding area. Gifts and guides to purchase. Free tourism leaflets and timetables and friendly informative staff. Accommodation booking service offered. All based in the beautiful historic St Edwards Hall We are also the town's library, which you can join free of charge. Everything you need to plan your visit or stay in The Cotswolds.
Reviewed By freddiedoncaster
Great staff on hand to help and advise you in this magnificent Cotswold building. Also lots of literature for you to take away with you to assist you on your way around this magnificent part of the English countryside.
5. Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square
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4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By dragonphoe18 - London, United Kingdom
We loved our visit to Stow and with Bourton-on-the-Water, these were our highlights of the trip to the Cotswolds. Enough to do and some lovely independent shops (the charity shops are worth a look in!) and have a wander around. Picture opportunities abound with wonderfully old buildings everywhere.
