Cotswolds: Bath, Tetbury & Castle Combe tour

Embark on a journey through the wilder, sparser southern Cotswolds. Admire countryside views, discover ‘royal' Tetbury, and step back in time in tiny Castle Combe. Explore the amazing World Heritage City of Bath, too!

After being picked up from either central Stratford-upon-Avon (8.50AM) or Moreton-in-Marsh rail station (9.30AM), visit the following locations:

Tetbury (45 minutes). Arrive in Tetbury, a small, pretty and typically Cotswold market town. Known for its quaint streets, including the picturesque ‘Chipping Steps', historic market hall and lovely independent shops, Tetbury is also known for its most famous residents – none other than King Charles and Queen Camilla! There's a Highgrove Estate shop here for all your royal souvenirs.

Bath (3 hours). Departing Tetbury, enjoy the ride to Bath. En route, your guide will tell you about the fascinating history of this UNESCO World Heritage City, which dates back to Roman times and enjoyed a revival in the Georgian era. First, make a quick photo stop at the iconic Royal Crescent, considered to be the finest example of Georgian architecture in the country. Then, drop off in the centre of Bath, where you'll have free time to explore with maps provided.

Grab lunch on the go so you can see as much as possible. You may not have time to do everything Bath has to offer, but the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, The Circus, and the Jane Austen Centre are all highlights here.

Castle Combe (30 minutes). A shorter drive of around 35 minutes brings you to Castle Combe. It may look very familiar – it's one of the most famous and photographed villages in the Cotswolds, consistently ranked as the “prettiest village in England”. A conservation order on the buildings here means there are no ugly telegraph wires, satellite dishes, solar panels or other modern paraphernalia to be seen, giving the impression that you have truly stepped back in time. Get your Instagram snaps here, but don't forget to see it with your own eyes too!

At the end of the day, you'll be dropped off back where you started: at Moreton-in-Marsh station by 6.00PM, or in Stratford-upon-Avon by 6.30PM.

In Winter, to make the most of shorter daylight hours, we visit Tetbury and Castle Combe first, then Bath. On dates between 27th November and 14th December 2025, join this tour to experience Bath's wonderful Christmas Market!