A trip to this place is destined to be delightful for those who are planning to visit. However, visiting to a new place can leave one to wonder which places to visit while in Bourton.
There is no doubt Bourton on the water is one of the best villages to visit in the Cotswolds. The place is noted for it’s long winding river through the town, shared by the hanging overgrown trees. Well here is a list of best things to do in Bourton on the water that you can read and check out when visiting the place:
1. A visit to the Model Village
How lovely it would be to visit the land of the liliputs from the Gulliver’s Travels! Looks like your wish might come true if you visit Bourton. There is a Model Village that you can visit with your kids or family. This is 1/9th scale of the Cotswold village, which is built in the traditional Cotswold Stone.
A small tour around this model village will take you around 20 minutes maximum. The striking featue about this piece of artwork, which was build between 1936 to 1940, is that it is a perfect reproduction right from shop fronts, gardens, trees and even the tiny version of the River Windrush.
The building features are very minutely detailed, which makes it look lifelike. Perhaps it was constructed by the hands of the builders instead of model makers that explains the distinctiveness of the work. The place is a must visit for people of all age groups.
2. Finding yourself lost in the Dragonfly Maze
The Dragonfly Maze helps us to revisit the sets from movies such as Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire or Alize in Wonderland where the concept of maze was present. Why not try revisiting those magical memories for once in your life! So what is this place all about? This is a classic garden maze with a twist. Visitors are entitled the task of finding the hidden Golden Dragonfly, for which they will be provided with 14 different clues. Each clue will open the door to a new clue. You will have to discover each of these clues to reach the centre of the maze. It’s a amazing place that should be on your “must visit” places. Completing the activity can take about an hour so if you are waiting for someone for will need to visit a place at a specific place, try including this place in between so that you can kill some quality time and have some fun experience.
3. Enjoy wildlife in the Birdland Parks and Gardens
This is one of the highest ranked places that tourists must visit when they are around. The Birdland Parks and Gardens houses over 500 varieties of bird species, which includes Flamingos, Pelicans, Cranes, and Storks. It also is home to the only group of King Penguins from England, Wales, and Ireland.
4. Enjoy breakfast at Bakery on the Water
Find the best baked goods here at Bakery on the Water. The small family-run artisan bakery also has a cafe and a garden with sitting arrangement, where visitors can sit and enjoy their breakfast, lunch or dinner. Another delight about this place is that scones are baked constantly throughout the day and are served fresh from the oven.
5. Don’t forget to visit Cotswold Motoring Museum
The Cotswold Motoring Museum, which is also called the “Motoring and Toys Museum” is home to some great motor vehicles. The place also has some incredible collection of bicycles and horse-drawn vehicles. This place is an absolute visit for anyone who is very fascinated about vehicles and vintage models.
Hopefully the list of handpicked places will help you in creating the perfect itinerary when visiting this place.
