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Be Transported To Another World In The Cotswolds

  • Writer: Erin
    Erin
  • Mar 8, 2020
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jul 30

Traveling just two hours away from London, you will be able to find the picture-perfect scene from the movies in the Cotswolds. A collection of 113 towns and villages in southwest England, the Cotswolds holds so much charm that missing these ideal postcard sights will leave you feeling like you are missing out. Whether you wake up at a cozy Bed and Breakfast or bike across the 100-mile Cotswolds Way spending time in the Cotswolds is worth the trip outside of the city. There are several iconic stops as you venture across the countryside, including Broadway Tower, Sudeley Castle & Gardens, and the iconic town of Oxford. Still, quite possibly the most stunning is St. Edwards Church in Stow-on-the-Wold.


The image shows a historic stone church with a steeply pitched roof made of stone tiles. The church walls are light-colored stone, and feature several Gothic-style arched windows, some with stained glass. A small, dark wooden door is also visible. In front of the church, there's a well-maintained green lawn with a paved pathway leading towards the building. To the right, a wooden bench sits beneath a tall, dark green hedge or large evergreen shrubs, with an old-fashioned streetlamp nearby. The overall impression is one of tranquility and age, typical of a rural English churchyard.
St. Edwards Church

St. Edwards Church

St. Edwards Church is a medieval church that looks as if it will transport your straight into a fairytale. This church dates back to the 13th century. It was built for Edward the Martyr and later dedicated to Edward the Confessor. The church remained the same for over 200 years until the iconic four-stage clock tower was completed. The clocks have chimed ever since 1580. There was a renovation to the tower back in 1926, and the building still stands tall for all to see.


The image shows St. Edward's Church and its graveyard at night, illuminated by artificial lights and the glow of a full moon. The church, with its prominent tower and Gothic-style windows, is made of light-colored stone and appears to be quite old. The graveyard in the foreground is filled with various tombstones and gravestones, some appearing very ancient, amidst a lush green lawn. Trees with dark foliage frame the scene, and their branches are visible against the deep blue night sky where the bright moon shines. The overall atmosphere is serene and somewhat mystical due to the night lighting.
St. Edwards Church Graveyard

Graveyard

These grounds are so unique that it is one of the must-see features in the Cotswolds. It was the location of the burial grounds of those who did not make it through the Battle of Stow-on-the-Wold. This was considered one of the deadliest battles of the royalist war in the English countryside. To this day, you can still see their graves and memorials to those who gave their lives in this battle


The image shows a close-up of a very old stone church, likely St. Edward's Church, with its north door being a prominent feature. The stone walls are covered in green moss and lichen, indicating significant age. A large, ancient tree with thick, gnarled roots appears to be growing directly out of or very close to the church wall, framing the wooden arched door. Above the door, there are Gothic-style windows with colored glass. An old lantern hangs from the wall. The ground in the foreground is green grass and a dirt path. In the background, another bare tree is visible, suggesting a colder season or a species that sheds its leaves.
St. Edwards Church North Door

North Door

Finally, the most stunning feature of the church is the north door. Some say that it inspired J.R.R. Tolkien's Doors of Durin, and with good reason. It looks as if these doors would transport you to another world. The entry is flanked by two trees that seemingly grow out of the building. These trees will draw you into the doors and a stunningly beautiful church.


Now that you know about one feature of the Cotswolds, schedule a consultation to start planning your trip.

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