Tour of English Cotswolds
This evening, I am reprising a one-day tour of the English Cotswolds, about 100 miles NW of London.
This morning, we departed our lodgings in Moreton-in-the-Marsh and drove to nearby Broadway Tower with aim of viewing the landscape from the high elevation viewpoint. Unfortunately low cloud and mist obscured the view so we decided to return later and in meantime went to the quaint old wool town of Chipping Campden which is populated with thatched houses, old buildings dating from the 17th century and historic buildings such as the 17th century Market Hall.
Next, we moved to the Cotswold Falconry Centre at Batsford. Here we enjoyed a one hour display of experts flying birds of prey which included Eagle Owl, Tawny Eagle, Bateleur Eagle, Barn Owl and Peregrine Falcon.
Flying Birds of Prey
Flying Birds of Prey
Flying Birds of Prey
Flying Birds of Prey
Next, we moved on to a drive past visit of Lower Slaughter and Bourton on the Water, both being popular sites and then to Chedworth Roman Villa. This is one of the best examples of a luxury, high status Roman dwelling in Britain. It was constructed between the 2nd and 4th centuries AD and includes well-preserved and very high quality mosaic flooring.
Next, we returned to Broadway Tower. By this time the visibility and greatly improved offering superb views west which included the counties of Hereford, Worcester and further to the Black Mountains of Wales.
Video clip of view from Broadway Tower
Finally, we returned to Moreton-in-Marsh and availed of an early dinner at the Redesdale Arms.
Tomorrow, we visit Stratford-upon-Avon and York.
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