Gateway to the Cotswolds: A Burford Tour from Tolsey Museum to Reavley Chemist

Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the enchanting market town of Burford beckons you to wander its ancient streets. It‘s a destination where every cobblestone has a story to tell. Hear those tales of by-gone centuries on this walking tour along streets lined with honey-coloured cottages, quaint shops and cozy pubs. Starting outside Tolsey Museum, you‘ll learn about its role in law enforcement during the Middle Ages. You‘ll then head down Sheep Street and find the aptly named Lamb Inn which has housed both a weaver‘s cottage and brewery. Outside Burford Priory, you‘ll learn about its resident ghosts who, legend has it, curse anyone who catches sight of them. Along the way to Reavley Chemist where your walk ends, you‘ll discover buildings that date from the 1400s to the 1800s including the Great House, one of the town‘s largest mansions, and the imposing St John the Baptist Church. You‘ll also find out about both the famous and infamous people who‘ve lived in Burford, whose stories have contributed to the fascinating history of this stunning town. Along the way, you‘ll hear about: • Burford’s history, which dates back to the Domesday Book, Britain‘s earliest public record • Lord and Lady Tanfield, the original inhabitants of current-day Bay Tree Hotel, and why they were the most hated residents of Burford • The Royal Oak, a historical pub, and how it’s linked to the English Civil War • How the townsfolk punished a local resident for selling his wife • Burford Brewery, once run by a member of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church • Lucius Carey, the important Burford man whose statue is now in the Houses of Parliament • The bungling crimes of notorious highwaymen Tom, Dick, and Harry • Reavley Chemist, the oldest pharmacy in England • The vicar whose behaviour was far from acceptable for a man of the cloth Join me on this leisurely 75-minute stroll through this timecapsule of British heritage, where tradition meets tranquility, and where you‘ll find warm welcomes and stories around every corner.

Price: £14.99 from VoiceMap