England's Castles & Countryside - WISN TV

Today, spend the morning in the 14th-century market town of Chipping Campden, home to inviting cafés and meticulously preserved stone buildings, such as the 400-year-old Market Hall. Enjoy guided exploration along its charming streets as your guide shares stories of the town's prosperous wool-trading past and enduring English character. Continuing to the village of Broadway, often called the "Jewel of the Cotswolds," we discover elegant limestone architecture, quaint boutiques, tearooms, and its famous tree-lined High Street. There’s time for browsing and lunch on your own before visiting the nearby Snowshill Manor and Garden. Set amidst enchanting gardens, this distinctive Arts and Crafts home is anything but ordinary. Step inside to view collections of Charles Paget Wade, whose eclectic treasures fill every room with curiosity and imagination. Afterwards, return to Moreton-in-Marsh and relax or explore at your leisure.

Today's journey showcases some of the Cotswolds' most whimsical villages. Begin in the region's highest market town, Stow-on-the-Wold, known for its captivating market square, historic inns, and winding streets that reflect centuries as an important center of the medieval wool trade. Next, explore The Slaughters, the picturesque twin villages of Upper Slaughter and Lower Slaughter. Despite their dramatic name, these peaceful villages are set among the Cotswolds' most idyllic English countryside setting, with honey-colored limestone cottages and the gentle River Eye. Savor lunch on your own, then head to Bourton-on-the-Water, affectionately coined "Venice of the Cotswolds." Stroll beside the River Windrush to take in stone bridges, beloved shops, and welcoming tearooms. This evening, settle into the The Hare and Hounds Hotel, a historic country house nestled amidst beautifully landscaped gardens on the edge of Tetbury.

Your morning begins at Chedworth Roman Villa, a significant Roman site. Built and expanded between the 2nd and 4th centuries, the remarkably preserved estate features intricate mosaic floors, ancient bathhouses, and ruins that offer insight into the blending of Roman and local traditions. Next, continue to the market town of Winchcombe, where authentic Cotswold stone cottages stand alongside half-timbered buildings. Savor lunch on your own at one of the cafés, tearooms, or historic pubs! This afternoon, visit Sudeley Castle, a magnificent Tudor estate set within award-winning gardens. Watch centuries of royal history come to life as you explore its richly furnished interior and learn the story of Queen Katherine Parr, the last wife of King Henry VIII, whose final resting place lies within the castle grounds. The day concludes with a relaxing stroll through one of the world's finest collections of trees and stunning scenery at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum. Tonight, spend one last evening soaking up the charm of the Cotswolds at your leisure.

Bid farewell to England as you return home today with memories that you will treasure forever.