Bourton on the Water, located at the Cotswolds in the middle of England is a beautiful village. Bourton on Water, with its traditional stone houses, charming cottages, and scenic countryside is one of England’s most beautiful and popular places.
Bourton-on-the Water is centered around the River Windrush, which flows through it gently. It provides a beautiful focal point to the village along with the Green. Bourton on Water is a small village, but it has a lot of attractions, shops and cafes to entertain all age groups.
See and do the most exciting things in Bourton-on-the Water within a day.
Bourton on the Water, Cotswolds: A Day in Bourton on the Water
Bourton on the Water is the perfect place to start your day with an activity-filled morning. You can choose between a variety of activities for the morning, regardless if you’re visiting with kids, a group, or merely chatting to friends.
You can choose among the top attractions in Bourton-on-the Water.
Birdland Park is a great place for families and kids to enjoy.
Visit the Birdland Park & Gardens located near the Rissington parking lot to start your Bourton on the Water day. This park, which is located in Bourton on the Water, is home to more than 500 bird species. The park is home to 500 different species, including flamingos and pelicans.
Birdland Park offers a variety of attractions, such as feeding penguins, in addition to the beautiful acres of parkland. There are many attractions for children, including a dinosaur encounters attraction, a discovery zone, an outdoor obstacle course, and a play area.
The tickets cost PS11.95 per adult and PS8.95 per child between the ages of 3-15. Book online to avoid long queues on the day.
Dragonfly Maze: Take it on! A great activity to do with friends or family
The Dragonfly Maze, located next to Birdland Park is an excellent activity for those who are pressed for time. It will take you about 20-30 mins to complete the hedge maze, but everyone in your family can have a great time!
Tickets are priced at PS4.50 per adult and PS3.50 per child between the ages of 4-14.
Bourton on Water Model Village is a great place to have fun with the family.
A tiny village is hidden behind The Old New Inn next to the Rissington Road parking lot. The model village represents Bourton on the Water in its original 1930s form, only 1/9th the size. Local craftsmen have built the houses using Cotswolds Stone. The gardens have also been carefully landscaped. Bourton on Water’s model village makes a wonderful place to begin your trip.
The entry fee is PS4.50 per adult and PS3.50 per child between the ages of 3-13.
The Cotswolds Motoring Museum is a great place for older kids.
Bourton-on-the Water is home to the Cotswolds Motoring Museum & Toy Collection, one of Bourton’s best known and most popular attractions. This museum is home to a variety of collections, including vintage vehicles, cars and other memorabilia. It’s perfect for vintage car lovers and big kids! Toys and games will take you back to your childhood in the museum’s Toy Collection.
Tickets can be purchased at the entrance. Tickets cost PS7 per adult and PS5 for kids aged 5-16.
What restaurants are there in Bourton on the Water for lunch?
You have a lot of choices for your lunch after a day of fun activities! Bourton on the Water offers a wide range of restaurants to suit all budgets.
- Rose Tree Restaurant is a good choice for those who want a more sophisticated dining experience. The Rose Tree restaurant is a little more expensive, but it has an amazing atmosphere. It’s perfect for special occasions.
- If you’re looking for a great pub lunch option, both the Croft or Kingsbridge are great choices. For something lighter, Bourton River cafe has great sandwiches at a reasonable price.
- The Chestnut Tree is another popular tearoom on the High Street. The tearooms along Green Street and High Street are often busy. However, you can find three other great options in Moore Street that tend to be less crowded.
Budget-friendly Bourton-on the Water visit? You can get something for take-away from the Cornish Bakery and the Chip Shed located on either side of the High Street. On a sunny day you can bring your picnic to the village and enjoy it on the green next to the River Windrush.
Many cafes, restaurants, and tearooms are very busy at lunchtime. This is especially true on the weekends, during the summer, and over the holidays. If you know where you’d like to eat lunch, you can reserve your table in advance.
Bourton on the Water offers a relaxed atmosphere for an afternoon.
Spend the afternoon in Bourton on Water relaxing after a hectic morning. Enjoy a stroll along the River Windrush or in the Cotswolds Countryside. Or, simply take a leisurely walk around the village and visit the boutiques.
Bourton on the Water offers many walking trails.
Bourton on the Water is a beautiful village and countryside with many hiking trails.
Windrush Way is a nice, short, easy walk that doesn’t require a map. Just walk to the War Memorial in the center of the village, and then follow the River Windrush. If you want to walk along the riverside until your feet are tired, turn around and return the same route.
You can walk 10 miles starting from Bourton-on-the Water to the charming villages of Lower Slaughter and Upper Slaughter . Stopping at The Slaughters country inn on your way, Lower Slaughter.
To find out more about the hiking trails in the Cotswolds and Bourton on the Water, visit the Bourton on the Water visitor centre or on-line.
Paddle in the River Windrush
The river is only 10 inches deep in Bourton on the Water, so it’s a great place to play with your children or paddle. Bourton on Water’s River Windrush flows through the village at a gentle pace and is just 10 inches wide. It’s an ideal place for kids to have fun or to learn to swim.
Shop around
Bourton-on-the Water is a village with many independent boutiques. It’s a wonderful place to find something special. The village is a great place to shop. You can do a walk in the loop and stop at different shops. You can start along the main street and then continue on Victoria Street, crossing the river, and returning to the high-street.
There are many cute shops that sell handmade crafts, jewellery, candles and homewares. Victorian Christmas Shop is also on the High Street, and you can buy beautiful hand-painted Christmas decorations all year long.
Sweet Memory Candy Shop or Bourton’s Little Sweet Shop are great places to get old-fashioned sweets and candies to bring home.
Ice cream is a great treat for yourself
You’ve walked a long way and it’s almost time for the day to end. Treat yourself. Two great ice-cream shops are located in the village. They’re Bourtanicals Marsfield Farm Ice cream, and Cotswolds Ice Creme.
In the event that it is too cold to go outside, you can opt for coffee and cake or a creamy tea in one of our cosy tearooms.