Bath & South Cotswolds from Stratford-on-Avon / Moreton-in-Marsh

Idyllic Castle Combe, a village in the Wiltshire Cotswolds

Join Go Cotswolds on a tour of Bath & the Southern Cotswolds

The Royal Crescent is Britain's finest example of Georgian Architecture

The historic Market Hall in Castle COmbe

Duration8h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Overview

On this small group tour, embark on a journey through the wilder, sparser southern Cotswolds. Admire countryside views, discover ‘royal’ Tetbury, and step back in time in tiny Castle Combe. You'll explore the amazing World Heritage City of Bath, too!

After collecting our guests from Stratford-upon-Avon (08.50) or Moreton-in-Marsh (09.30), we'll travel to Tetbury. This small, pretty and typically Cotswold market town is known for its quaint streets, historic market hall and great shopping - especially if you're into antiques. King Charles III lives at the nearby Highgrove Estate!

From Tetbury, it's on to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath. First, we’ll make a quick photo stop at the iconic Royal Crescent. Then, we’ll drop you in the centre of Bath for 2 hours 45 minutes of free time to explore with maps we’ll provide. Grab lunch on the go so you can see as much as possible!

Lastly, explore idyllic Castle Combe, consistently ranked as the “prettiest village in England”!

What's included

Pickup from Stratford-upon-Avon town centre (8.50AM) or Moreton-in-Marsh rail station (9.30AM)
Souvenir booklets with maps, photos and information
Travel the back roads in a spacious, comfortable, 16-seater Mercedes minibus
Fun, friendly, local driver-guide to share stories and enhance your day

Food and drink - please bring your own, or money for food and drink on the go
No mandatory additional fees; charges apply for some attractions in Bath, but these are optional
Gratuities

What to expect

Stratford-upon-Avon
5m

Shakespeare's Birthplace Coach Terminal in Stratford-upon-Avon is the first of our two pick up points. If you select our Stratford-upon-Avon pick up point, meet here at 08.45, ready for departure at 08.50.
Moreton-in-Marsh
10m

A 30 minute journey through the pretty Warwickshire Cotswolds countryside brings us to Moreton-in-Marsh, the second of our pick up points. If you select our Moreton-in-Marsh pick up location, please wait in the car park outside the ticket office at Moreton-in-Marsh railway station. The tour departs, and officially begins, here at 9.30AM.
Tetbury
45m

After a pretty 45-minute journey from Moreton-in-Marsh, we'll arrive in the Southern Cotswold market town of Tetbury - a beautiful and historic must-see location. Tetbury's quaint streets include the picturesque 'Chipping Steps' and are home to numerous independent shops, cafes, tea-rooms and -especially - antiques shops! Fans of the British Royal Family are in for a treat here - King Charles and Queen Camilla live at Tetbury's Highgrove Estate! A Highgrove Estate shop is here for all your royal souvenirs!
The Royal Crescent
15m

After a lovely 45-minute journey from Tetbury, we'll arrive in the beautiful city of Bath. First, we'll make a quick photo stop at the photogenic Royal Crescent. This impressive curved terrace is considered the finest example of Georgian architecture in the country! Fans of Jane Austen and Bridgerton will be delighted as The Royal Crescent is a popular filming location for Georgian period TV and film works.
Bath
2h 45m

A 15 minute journey from The Royal Crescent brings us to the centre of Bath. This incredibly beautiful city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site! You'll have around 2 hours and 45 minutes of free time to explore here, with maps we provide. You won't have time to do everything Bath has to offer, but visits to the famous Roman Baths, Bath Abbey and the Jane Austen Centre are high on many visitors' to-do lists! Don't forget to shop for souvenirs and grab some lunch too!
Castle Combe
30m

Leaving Bath, it's a 35 minute journey to our final stop: the idyllic village of Castle Combe, repeatedly voted "the prettiest village in England". Get those Instagram-worthy photos on the quaint bridge, but don't forget to see it with your own eyes too! A walk through tiny Castle Combe feels like stepping back in time.
Moreton-in-Marsh
5m

It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to drive from Castle Combe back to Moreton-in-Marsh station, so sit back, relax and enjoy the pretty Cotswolds countryside as it rolls by. We'll return to Moreton-in-Marsh by approximately 6.00 PM.
Stratford-upon-Avon
5m

A final 30 minute drive brings us back to Stratford-upon-Avon, where we say goodbye to our remaining passengers. The drop off time here is approximately 6.30PM. We hope you had a wonderful day exploring Bath and the Southern Cotswolds with us!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your ticket may show a 'start time' of 8.50am, but if you select pick up from Moreton-in-Marsh, your tour departs at 9.30am. Please wait in the car park in front of the station ticket office. Arrive 9.25am. Look for our white Mercedes minibus with green & purple Go Cotswolds logos on it.

Meeting point

Shakespeare's Birthplace Coach Terminal is on Windsor Street, Stratford-upon-Avon. Arrive at 08.45 and be ready to depart at 08.50. Look out for a big white, green and purple Mercedes minibus, driven by one of our friendly guides in Go Cotswolds uniform. You shouldn't be able to miss us!

End point

Your ticket may show a 'start time' of 8.50am, but if you select pick up from Moreton-in-Marsh, your tour departs at 9.30am. Please wait in the car park in front of the station ticket office. Arrive 9.25am. Look for our white Mercedes minibus with green & purple Go Cotswolds logos on it.

End point

Shakespeare's Birthplace Coach Terminal is on Windsor Street, Stratford-upon-Avon. Arrive at 08.45 and be ready to depart at 08.50. Look out for a big white, green and purple Mercedes minibus, driven by one of our friendly guides in Go Cotswolds uniform. You shouldn't be able to miss us!

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There are two pick-up points for this tour: Shakespeare's Birthplace Coach Terminal, Stratford-upon-Avon – Departure at 08:50; Moreton-in-Marsh Rail Station – Departure at 09:30. Please note your ticket may display the tour start time as 08:50, regardless of your chosen pick-up location. However, if you selected Moreton-in-Marsh, your actual departure time is 09:30. Kindly arrive at least 5 minutes before your scheduled departure.
Look out for our friendly guide in Go Cotswolds uniform, driving a large white minibus with green and purple Go Cotswolds branding—you won’t miss us!
Double-check your selected pick-up point. Occasionally, we don’t stop at both, so arriving at the wrong location could result in being left behind. To change your pick-up point, please log in to your account to update your booking. Need help choosing the best option? Contact us!
If you are arriving in Moreton-in-Marsh by train, the train arriving at approximately 09:17–09:20 is ideal. It’s a small station, and it’s just a 1–2 minute walk to the car park where your guide will meet you.
If you are arriving in Stratford-upon-Avon by train, note that our pick-up point is a 5–10 minute walk from the station. Please note that on Sundays, there are no trains arriving before the tour departs.
Uber and similar services are not widely available in the Cotswolds, and local taxis can be difficult to book last minute. We strongly recommend booking taxis in advance or using public transport where possible.
If you're not at your pick-up point on time (08:50 in Stratford-upon-Avon, 09:30 in Moreton-in-Marsh) and we can't contact you, the tour will depart without you. Make sure we have your correct mobile number with international dial code before your tour.
After the tour, please plan any onward travel as follows: from Moreton-in-Marsh: After 18:00; from Stratford-upon-Avon: After 18:30. Kindly note this return time is a little later than some of Go Cotswolds' other tours!
We have plenty of secure luggage space on board our vehicles, though please note our guides may not be able to assist with very heavy luggage
Children aged 3–15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Sorry, no children under 3.
Tours run in all but dangerous weather—please dress appropriately!
Accessibility: Users of lightweight mobility equipment such as canes, walking frames and foldable manual wheelchairs are welcome on our tours, provided you can climb 3 steps to get on and off our minibus, multiple times during the tour. Lightweight, foldable manual wheelchairs can be stored in the luggage compartment of our minibus. We're sorry, we cannot accommodate wheelchair users who are unable to get in and out of their chair unassisted, nor can we accommodate any electric wheelchairs or mobility scooters.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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