STOW ON THE WOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE - COTSWOLDS

An English Gloucestershire market town, Stow-on-the-Wold sits on top of a 800 foot tall hill, at the convergence of a number of roads through the Cotswolds. There used to be a large market fair held biennially: reportedly 20,000 sheep changed hands at one 19th century fair.

Stow-on-the-Wold is the highest of the Cotswold towns, situated at the meeting place of eight roads. Stow was the most important market town in the north Cotswolds when the sale of the sheep and wool was at its height

Stow's chief claim to history is its role in the English Civil War. A number of fights took place around the area, the local church of St. Edward being damaged in one such skirmish. On 21 March 1646, the Royalists, commanded by Sir Jacob Astley, were defeated at Stow, with hundreds of prisoners being confined for some time in St. Edwards.

Today Stow-on-the-Wold is well known as an antique centre, with over 70 antique dealers, picture galleries and antiquarian book-sellers in the town.

STOW ON THE WOLD HOTELS

Royalist Hotel

Digbeth Street, Stow On The Wold, Gloucestershire, GL54 1BN.
The Royalist Hotel, Stow on the Wold offers you a unique blend of beautifully restored English Heritage. The Cotswolds, an area of outstanding natural beauty; exquisite food.

The Unicorn Hotel

Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire, GL54 1HQ.
The Unicorn Hotel is a 17th century hotel with warm honey stone walls . The hotel is recommended by Johansens and is decorated in a stylish manner.

STOW ON THE WOLD ATTRACTIONS

Birdland - Birdland is set in woodland, river and gardens, this natural setting is inhabited by over 500 birds
Cotswolds Motoring Museum and Toy Collection - Located in the beautiful Cotswold village of Bourton on the Water, the Cotswold Motor Museum is a veritable treasure chest of yesteryear
Bourton on the Water - A five-minute drive in the opposite direction takes you to the delightful village of Bourton on the Water. Here you can visit the Model Village, Birdland, the Railway Exhibition, or simply relax by the river.
Stratford upon Avon (24 km) - where you can either relax by the river, do some shopping in the town centre, or visit William Shakespeares birth place.
Gloucester (30 km) - with its historic Docks, award winning Museums, specialist Shops, Restaurants, Bars and Cafés

TRANSPORT LINKS

Stow-on-the-Wold is situated on the A429 north of Bourton-on-the-Water