Bourton on the Water in The Cotswolds

Bourton on the Water Introduction
 
Bourton on the Water is a pretty village in the Cotswolds. It has become known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' because of the bridge-spanned stream that runs through the village.
 
 

Bourton on the Water Map

Bourton on the Water Picture Guide

Bourton on the Water
Cottages grouped around the river at Bourton on the Water
Photo © cyrildoussin (CC)
River Windrush
The Bridge over the River Windrush at Bourton
Photo © gailf548 (CC)
Kingsbridge Inn
The Kingsbridge Inn, Bourton on the Water
Photo © sddunne (CC)
St Lawrence Church
The church of St Lawrence at Bourton on the Water
Photo © Fearless Fred (CC)
Fairground Music Machine
A fairground machine at, Bourton on the Water Fete
Photo © sddunne (CC)
 
The model village is a 1:9 replica of the village and even includes a model of the model village itself (a model within a model). It was built by local craftsmen in the 1930s, and opened in 1937.
Model Village Bourton
Bourton on the Water Model Village
Photo © sddunne (CC)

The church inside Bourton on the Water Model Village
Photo © andrew j w (CC)
See Also
The Costwolds
The Costwolds
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