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Bridgerton Filming Locations in the Cotswolds (and Beyond)

Few period dramas in recent years have captured the imagination quite like Bridgerton. Based on Julia Quinn’s bestselling novels, the Netflix series follows the lives, romances and rivalries of the Bridgerton family as they navigate the glittering world of Regency London society. But while the story is set in the capital, many of its most

2026-03-27T15:33:57+00:00March 27th, 2026|Categories: Day Trips to the Cotswolds|

The Doors of Durin: A Hidden Tolkien Inspiration in the Cotswolds

Few scenes in The Lord of the Rings capture the imagination quite like the Doors of Durin, the mysterious entrance to the ancient Dwarven city of Khazad-dûm, also known as Moria. Hidden within the dark cliffs beneath the Misty Mountains, these enchanted doors appear only when moonlight reveals the Elvish runes that spell the famous

2026-03-17T10:47:36+00:00March 17th, 2026|Categories: Day Trips to the Cotswolds|

Bampton: The Real Downton Village on the Edge of the Cotswolds

For millions of viewers around the world, the fictional village of Downton is as memorable as Downton Abbey itself. The church, the village green, the hospital and the familiar stone cottages form the backdrop to many of the series’ most beloved scenes. While the story of Downton Abbey is set in Yorkshire, fans may be

2026-03-17T11:01:13+00:00March 4th, 2026|Categories: Day Trips to the Cotswolds|

Private Tour of the Stunning Cotswolds with an Expert Local Guide

The Cotswolds is one of England’s most beautiful and timeless landscapes — a patchwork of rolling hills, honey-coloured villages, hidden valleys and winding country lanes. But to truly experience it, you need more than a map and a crowded coach tour. A private tour of the stunning Cotswolds with an expert local guide offers something

2026-02-26T10:29:49+00:00February 26th, 2026|Categories: Day Trips to the Cotswolds|

Jane Austen and the Cotswolds: Regency England Beyond Bath

For many visitors, Jane Austen means Bath. The elegant crescents, assembly rooms and gravel walks of Somerset are forever associated with Persuasion and Northanger Abbey. But Regency England did not stop at the edge of the city. Beyond Bath lies a landscape that feels, in many ways, even closer to the England Austen knew:

2026-03-20T10:20:45+00:00February 24th, 2026|Categories: Day Trips to the Cotswolds|

1-Day Cotswolds Itinerary from Kingham Station (By Car)

Planning the perfect 1-day Cotswolds itinerary? If you’re arriving from London, starting your journey at Kingham Station is one of the smartest and most scenic ways to begin your adventure. With direct trains from London Paddington taking around 90 minutes, Kingham offers a calm, countryside welcome — rolling fields, honey-coloured stone cottages, and immediate access

2026-02-19T17:42:59+00:00February 19th, 2026|Categories: Day Trips to the Cotswolds|