10/16/2026
Venice has gondolas. Bourton-on-the-Water has stone bridges, ducks, charming little shops and considerably more sensible footwear. Nicknamed the Venice of the Cotswolds, it has the river Windrush running right through its heart. Tips if you’re planning a visit:
🇬🇧 Go early or later in the day. It’s a popular village and the little bridges get busy.
🇬🇧 Wear good shoes… Cobblestone will do a number on your feet 😳.
🇬🇧 Leave lots and lots of time to browse. The independent shops are half the fun, especially the wonderfully whimsical gift and sweets shops.
🇬🇧 Make it part of a Cotswolds day trip. Stow-on-the-Wold and Lower Slaughter are nearby.
🇬🇧 Don’t let a little rain stop you, sometimes it adds to the experience.
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