Cotswolds Day Trip from Stratford: Quiet Villages & Stone Circle
Drive the Cotswolds' quieter roads and find villages most tourists never reach
You're collected from either Stratford-upon-Avon or Moreton-in-Marsh and driven through quiet Cotswold countryside to five villages and a 4,000-year-old stone circle. The tour covers admission to the Rollright Stones, provides a souvenir booklet with maps and photos, and includes a local guide who knows the back roads and the stories behind them. You get eight hours of stops and driving without arranging transport or timing yourself: the minibus returns you by early evening.
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Explore secret Cotswolds villages and sites
- Collect guests at Stratford-upon-Avon
- Pick up guests at Moreton-in-Marsh station
- Drive 15 minutes to first stop
- Visit The Rollright Stones ancient circle
- Scenic 40-minute drive through countryside
- Explore historic market town Burford
- Visit remote village Guiting Power
- Discover charming village Broadway
- Walk around beautiful Stanton village
- Farewell guests at Moreton-in-Marsh station
- Moreton-in-Marsh 10m
- Rollright Stones Entry included 45m
- Cotswolds 40m
- Burford 1h
- Guiting Power 30m
- Broadway 1h 10m
- Stanton 30m
- Moreton-in-Marsh 10m
What’s included
Your day includes pickup from Shakespeare's Birthplace Coach Terminal in Stratford-upon-Avon at 8:50am or Moreton-in-Marsh rail station at 9:30am, admission to the Rollright Stones with the donation covered, a souvenir booklet with maps and photos, and eight hours of travel in a comfortable 16-seater Mercedes minibus with a friendly local guide who shares stories and history along the way. Luggage space is available on board.
Next departure: 18 Mar 2027
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Full-day Cotswolds tour from Stratford-upon-Avon or Moreton-in-Marsh. Visit Rollright Stones, Burford, Broadway, Stanton and Guiting Power with guide. Pickup included.
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The experience
You're picked up at 8:50 from Shakespeare's Birthplace Coach Terminal in Stratford-upon-Avon, or at 9:30 from Moreton-in-Marsh rail station if you've taken the train in. The minibus is spacious, white with green and purple Go Cotswolds branding. You won't miss it. From there, the driver heads into the Cotswolds proper, and the first 15 minutes are just countryside rolling past the windows. No motorway, no crowds. The group stays under 16 people, which means you're not herding through a coach full of strangers.
The Rollright Stones come first: the Cotswolds' own standing stone circle, smaller than Stonehenge but older and far less mobbed. The admission is a £2 donation per person, which the tour covers for you. You get out, walk around the stones, and the guide shares the local myths and legends while you take in the panoramic views across the farmland. After that, it's a 40-minute scenic drive through the countryside made famous by Clarkson's Farm. You pass through the farmland but don't stop at the farm shop itself (the queues are hours long). Instead, you stop in Burford, a vibrant market town where you can photograph the classic Cotswold cottages, grab a homemade cake, and wander the high street for a bit.
Then comes Guiting Power, which the tour calls the real secret: a remote, unspoilt village where you can sit in the local pub or grab one of David Beckham's favourite sausage rolls from the local shop. It's the kind of place that feels like it hasn't changed much in decades. Broadway comes next, the "Jewel in the Cotswolds Crown," with art galleries and independent shops. Finally, Stanton, which is regularly voted one of the most beautiful villages in the Cotswolds: quiet, charming, and the kind of place you'd want to sit on a bench and just be for a while. The whole day is 8 hours total, including all the driving between stops. You're back at Moreton-in-Marsh by 5pm, or Stratford by 5:30pm. If you started in Stratford and want to stay on in the Cotswolds, the minibus has plenty of luggage space, so you can drop off in Moreton-in-Marsh instead and pick up your bag later.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 15 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Do I have to start in Stratford-upon-Avon?
No. You can join at Moreton-in-Marsh rail station at 9:30 instead. If you're arriving by train, the 09:17–09:20 service works best. It's a 1–2 minute walk to the car park where the guide meets you.
What's included in the price?
Pickup from your chosen location, admission to the Rollright Stones (the tour makes the £2 donation for you), a souvenir booklet with maps and photos, and the minibus with a local guide for the full day.
How many people are on the tour?
Up to 16 people in a single minibus, so it's small enough to feel personal but large enough to share the cost.
Can I bring luggage?
Yes. The minibus has secure luggage space. If you want to end your day in Moreton-in-Marsh instead of returning to Stratford, you can drop your bag and stay on in the Cotswolds.
Is there time to eat lunch?
The itinerary doesn't include a formal lunch stop, but you have time to grab food in Burford, Guiting Power, Broadway, or Stanton. The guide can recommend local spots.
What if I arrive late or the weather is bad?
If you're not at your pickup point on time (8:50 in Stratford, 9:30 in Moreton-in-Marsh), the tour departs without you. Tours run in all but dangerous weather: dress for the conditions.
Can I get off in a different town than where I started?
Yes. If you joined in Stratford, you can end in Moreton-in-Marsh instead. Just let the operator know when you book or contact them before the tour.
Is this tour suitable for people with mobility issues?
Users of lightweight mobility aids like canes, walking frames, and foldable manual wheelchairs are welcome if you can climb 3 steps to get on and off the minibus. Electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters cannot be accommodated.
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Cotswolds Day Trip from Stratford: Quiet Villages & Stone Circle
8h · EN
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