Welcome to Bourton on the Water

Bourton-on-the-Water is a picturesque village located in the heart of the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire, England. It is often referred to as the "Venice of the Cotswolds" due to the River Windrush that runs through the village and the many low bridges that cross it. The village is known for its charming stone buildings, beautiful gardens, and quaint shops and cafes.

One of the main attractions in Bourton-on-the-Water is the Model Village, which is a one-ninth scale replica of the village itself. The Model Village was built in the 1930s and is a popular tourist destination. Visitors can walk around the miniature village and see all the famous landmarks, including the River Windrush and the low bridges. The Model Village also has a gift shop and a tea room.

Another popular attraction in Bourton-on-the-Water is the Cotswold Motoring Museum. The museum has a collection of vintage cars, motorcycles, and bicycles, as well as exhibits on the history of motoring. Visitors can also see a recreation of a 1930s garage and a vintage petrol station. The museum is a great place to learn about the history of motoring and see some beautiful vintage vehicles.

Local Weather

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Temp: 8.2°C

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Wind: 13.4 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Bourton On The Water Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr John Ap Robert Jones	School Hill Bourton-On-The-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2AW 01451820458 School Website
The Cotswold Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr W Morgan	The Avenue Bourton-On-The-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2BD 01451820554 School Website
The Rissington School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Dawe	Great Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2LP 01451820857 School Website
Sherborne Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr John Moore	Sherborne Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3DH 01451844277 School Website
Cold Aston Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Alexandra Symondson	Cold Aston Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3BN 1451820470 School Website
Swell Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Rawlings	Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH 1451830707 School Website
Stow On The Wold Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs R Scutt	St Edward's Drive Stow-On-The-Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1AW 01451830784 School Website
Northleach Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsty Williams	Mill End Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3HJ 01451860274 School Website
Bledington Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Jill Kewley	Old Burford Road Bledington Chipping Norton Gloucestershire OX7 6US 01608658388 School Website
Burford Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Mason	Priory Lane Burford Oxfordshire OX18 4SG 01993822159 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kingham Station Road, Kingham, Oxfordshire, OX7 6UP 5.84 Miles

Moreton-In-Marsh Station Road, Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0AA 8.94 Miles

Shipton Station Road, Shipton-Under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX7 5FJ 9.81 Miles

Charlbury Station Approach, Off Dyers Hill, Charlbury, Oxfordshire, OX7 3HH 11.08 Miles

Finstock Charlbury Road, Finstock, Oxfordshire, OX7 3AW 12.07 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Limozena 01451 820972 West View/Broadlands, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 2DL 1.12 Miles
The Shire Private Hire 07974 813278 Hillview, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 2ND 1.33 Miles
Bourton-On-The-Water Private Hire 01451 822190 75 Roman Way, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 2HD 1.57 Miles
Richard's Private Hire 01451 822569 3 Bleriot Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 2NN 2.04 Miles
Cotswold Chauffeurs Ltd 01451 831024 7 Whittlestone Hollow, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 1LL 4.28 Miles
Big Cat Cars 01451 860448 Wedding Car Hire, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 3EU 4.50 Miles
B Z Chauffeur Services 07811 166130 Digbeth Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 1BN 4.50 Miles
Cotswold Kabs 01285 720035 12 The Hemplands, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 3EX 4.56 Miles
Taxis4you 01285 720035 The Hemplands, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 3HF 4.65 Miles
Fairways Vip Airports And Touring 01993 823152 12 Meadow End, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4BQ 6.30 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Clapton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rye Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bourton On The Water P O Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:14:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
High Street (B-O-W) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Rissington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Bourton Bdge /Whiteshoots Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Rissington Old Po Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Sopwith Road Little Rissington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wyck Rissington Church Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Raf L.Rissington / Rissington Bus Pk Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cotswold Medical Practice 01451 820242	Cotswold M/Pract,Moore Rd Bourton On The Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2AZ
Westwood Surgery	Westwood Surgery Bassett Road Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3QJ
Stow Surgery 01451 830625	Stow Surgery Maugersbury Road Stow-On-The-Wold Gloucestershire GL54 1AX
Burford Surgery 01993 822176	Burford Surgery 59 Sheep Street Burford Oxfordshire OX18 4LS
Rural West Oxfordshire Pcn Hub 01993 822176	Burford Surgery 59 Sheep Street Burford Oxfordshire OX18 4LS

Local Stores

Petrol Bourton Vale
Station Road
Bourton-on-the-Water
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL54 2EN
01451 822287
Store Website
1.34 miles

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SPAR - Minster Lovell
4 Brize Norton Road
Minster Lovell
OX29 0SE
01993 775402
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dragon Vets Rissington
8A Sopwith Road Upper Rissington Bourton-On-The-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2NL 01451 600891 info@rissingtonvet.co.uk Website 2.05 miles

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Bourton Vale Equine Clinic Limited
Wyck Road Lower Slaughter Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2EX 01451 820137 office@bvec.co.uk 2.36 miles

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Brain Partners Equine Vets Ltd
Dikler Farm Fosseway Lower Slaughter, Bourton On The Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2EY 01451 820445 info@brainpartners.co.uk Website 2.40 miles

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Guasco And Associates
Unit 1 &Amp; 2 Manor Farm Upper Slaughter Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2JJ 01527 591047 office@guascoandassociates.com Website 2.90 miles
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Stow Veterinary Surgeons
Maugersbury Road Stow On The Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1HH 01451 830620 enquiries@stowvets.co.uk Website 4.44 miles
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Stow Veterinary Surgeons - Northleach
Chambers Barn Farmington Road Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3JA 01451 830620 enquiries@stowvets.co.uk Website 4.45 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Moreton In Marsh
Moreton-In-Marsh In Gloucestershire Is One Of The Principal Market Towns In The Northern Cotswolds, Located At The Crossroads Of The Fosse Way Roman Road And The A44. This Circular Walk Takes You To The South Of The Town, Through Farmland. GL56 0LT 8.66 miles Moreton-In-Marsh Is Located On The A429 And A44 Crossover. M40 Junction 15 From The North (Head Down The A429) Or M40 Junction 9 From The South (A34 Then A44 North).

Carterton Medows
A Large Open Field With Little Features But A Great Place To Socialize Your Dog(S). 95% Of The People That Visit This Walk Are Happy To Watch Their Dog Play With Others With Little Worry Or Avoidence. There Are Small Patches Of Water Dotted Around But Are Easily Avoided Even For The Naughtiest Of Dogs. This Walk Can Be Long Or Short Depending On Your Preference But I Guarantee That, If Your Dogs Like To Play, They Won't Make It To The End Of The Field Without Being Knackered. B4477 Carterton Lancashire OX18 1PE 9.90 miles Just Outside Carterton Heading Towards Swindon.

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Blockley Cotswolds
Start And Finish At The Church In Blockley And Follow The 5 Mile Route Via The "Private" Village Of Batsford, Its Arboretum And Cafe. Of Note Are The Lime Grove And Views Across The Countryside. We Saw A Red Kite On Our Journey. The Route Is Along Well Marked Bridle And Footpaths. Bell Ln Blockley Moreton-In-Marsh GL56 9ES 10.09 miles Start From Blockley Church. There Is Street Parking Along Bell Lane.

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Broadway Tower
A Circular Dog Walk At Broadway Tower, In The Cotswolds. Broadway Tower Stands On Beacon Hill, Which Is The Second Highest Point In The Cotswolds. The Tower Itself Is 65 Feet (20 Metres) High. WR12 7LB 11.45 miles From Broadway, Head On The A44. You Will See A Brown Road Sign Pointing Your To Turn Right Toward Broadway Tower. Follow This, Heading Up The Road With The Two Posts. After A Short While There Is The Choice Of Off-Road Parking On The Left, Otherwise Head Straight Ahead To The Broadway Tower Car Park.

Cotswold Way From Fish Hill
A Linear Dog Friendly Walk From Fish Hill Heading North East On The Cotswold Way. This Section Of The 102-Mile Long Cotswold Way Long-Distance Footpath Is Between Chipping Campden In The North And Fish Hill, Which Is On The Way To Broadway. WR12 7LD 11.49 miles From Broadway, Head On The A44. You Will See A Road Sign To Fish Hill Picnic Area. Take The Road On The Left Here And The Car Park Is Just On The Left Here.

Foxburrow Wood
11 Foxburrow Ln Hailey Witney OX29 9UN 11.96 miles

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