Living in Bristol, we are incredibly lucky to be surrounded by picturesque attractions and historic sites across the South West that are just a quick drive away. But one market town is acut above the rest as a must-visit for every curious tourist.
The Cotswold town of Stow-on-the-Wold is an hour and a half away from Bristol by car and has an estimated population of only 2,000. Other small Cotswold towns such as Moreton-in-Marsh are rightfully praised for history, charming boutiques, quaint tearooms and more.
However, nowhere seems to have every Cotswolds quirk in abundance like Stow. So much so that even Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien was said to have found inspiration in the town when writing his legendary books.
