Bourton-on-the-Water
Built-up area in Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.887, -1.756 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SP 16 20 |
| Population: | 3,296 |
| Dialling code: | 01451 (Stow-on-the-Wold) |
Bourton-on-the-Water sits in the heart of the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire, England, straddling the shallow, gently flowing River Windrush. The village is famed for its honey‑coloured Cotswold stone, low arched bridges and picturesque riverside green, which give it a quintessential English‑countryside feel and make it one of the most photographed spots in the region.
Historically a market and wool‑working centre, today Bourton-on-the-Water relies heavily on tourism, with tearooms, craft shops, a model village and family attractions drawing seasonal crowds; that popularity helps the local economy but also creates congestion and a distinctly touristy atmosphere in summer. Despite this, there’s a strong village community and a sense of continuity in local traditions and preservation of historic buildings.
Postcode districts covering Bourton-on-the-Water
Most populated places nearby
- Swindon 21.9 miles
- Oxford 23.6 miles
- Gloucester 20.2 miles
- Cheltenham 14 miles
- Stroud 22.5 miles
- Banbury 21.5 miles
- Witney 13 miles
- Stratford-upon-Avon 21.3 miles
- Evesham 16.3 miles
- Tewkesbury 18.1 miles
- Grove 23.8 miles
- Cirencester 15.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bourton Village Ward 0.2 miles
- Lower Slaughter Parish 0.7 miles
- Little Rissington Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Wick Rissington Parish 1.7 miles
- Cold Aston Parish 1.9 miles
- The Rissingtons Ward 1.9 miles
- Clapton Parish 1.9 miles
- Upper Slaughter Parish 2.1 miles
- Maugersbury Parish 2.3 miles
- Upper Rissington Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Stow Ward 2.8 miles
- Great Rissington Built-up area 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Bourton-on-the-Water
GL54 2SB, GL54 2EN, GL54 2PQ, GL54 2AZ, GL54 2BW, GL54 2ZP, GL54 2BA, GL54 2LU, GL54 2DP … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 39.2 miles
- Bristol Airport 54 miles
- Kingham Station 5.5 miles
- Shipton Railway Station 7.1 miles
Hotels in Bourton-on-the-Water Ad
Schools in Bourton-on-the-Water
- Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School Primary
- The Cotswold Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Cotswold Motoring Museum Museum 0.2 miles
- Bruern Abbey Historic site 6 miles
- Stowell Park Estate 6.8 miles
- Batsford Estate 7.9 miles
- Rollright Stones Archaeological site 9.9 miles
- Whaddon Road Stadium 13 miles
- Cheltenham Racecourse Recreation 13.1 miles
- Hidcote Manor Garden Gardens 13.6 miles
- Eynsham Hall Estate 15 miles
- Ettington Park Estate 16.7 miles
- Blenheim Palace Estate 16.8 miles
- Faringdon Abbey Historic site 17.4 miles