Hi, we are staying in Woodstock for 4 nights. Need help with day trips from this location. Will be going to London for 3 days after our stay here.<BR>thanks<BR>Mort

I topped a thread from yesterday - look for "Picturesque towns in the Cotswolds." title.<BR><BR>In addition to the villages in that thread, other places you can see in 4 days include:<BR><BR>Blenheim Palace - but you can walk there from your B&B, Bladon, Oxford, Chedworth Roman Villa, hailes Abbey, Hidcote Manor Garden, Kifsgate Garden, Broadway, Evesham, Tewkesbury, Gloucester Cathedral, Warwick/Stratford, Stow-on-the-Wold, and too many others to list.

Mort,<BR><BR>Wonderful village. I assume you will have a car. It is easy to do Stratford and Warwick Castle from this location in addition to the nice villages and sights previously suggested. I would also add Sudley Castle which would be about a 30 to 40 minute drive. Please be sure you go to the church in Bladon where Churchill is buried.

Check out these sites<BR><BR> nationaltrust.org.uk/main/<BR><BR> www.ngs.org.uk/<BR><BR> Both (2nd one is National Gardens Scheme) will give you loads of inviting information about castles, palaces, great houses, and gardens open to the public. Many also have shops and cafes.<BR><BR> You will find way too much to do.<BR><BR> Of things mentioned by someone else here, I've been to Hidcote Manor and found it to be exraordinary.

I recently spent a long weekend in the Cotswolds. Some random advice:<BR>&gt; If you decide to check out Owlpen Manor, make sure you don't get there until 2 (it's only open from 2-5 p.m.). I can't tell you what it was like, since we got there too early!<BR>&gt; Don't miss Bourton-on-the-Water. There's a lot of tourists, but it is absolutely charming: a beautiful town with quaint shops flanking a pristine stream on both sides. Little bridges allow you to cross from one side to the other; plenty of grassy areas allow you to sit streamside and watch all the people. It's picture-perfect. The highlight of our trip there was the Cotswold Motor Museum. It's not just for car lovers -- it's really a 20th century culture museum. Anyone who enjoys antiques or flea markets will love this museum. Each car has been outfitted with antique props -- antique tennis raquets, balls and other sporting good in one, another equipped for a picnic. Wonderfully written signage explains the car's development/history from a cultural point of view. (Make sure to check out the authentic 1960's trailer, complete with orange shag rug.) The walls are covered in vintage tin commercial signs, and cases display antique toys and more.<BR>&gt; The Warden's Way walk between Upper and Lower Slaughter is pretty, if you're looking to get out and stretch your legs. <BR>&gt; With spectacular rooms and beautiful grounds, Blenheim Palace is a great stop as well.