Things To Do in Bourton-on-the-Water
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Bourton-on-the-Water Attractions
Within the town are a handful of minor museums, each of which was established from idiosyncratic collections amassed over the years by local residents. They include the Bourton Model Railway Exhibition and Toy Shop (tel. 01451/820686; www.bourtonmodelrailway.co.uk) and the Cotswold Motor Museum (tel. 01451/821255; www.cotswold-motor-museum.com).
- Zoo/Aquarium
Birdland
This handsomely designed attraction sits on 3.4 hectares (8 1/2 acres) of field and forests on the banks of River Windrush, about 1.6km (1 mile) east of Bourton-on-the-Water. It houses about 500 birds, including three species of penguins. Other feathered friends include pelicans,… - Tour
Cotswold Perfumery
This permanent perfume exhibition details the history of the perfume industry and also focuses on its production. Perfumes are made on the premises and sold in the shop. Flacons of these fragrances range from £2 to £35 each, depending on their size. The price of admission includes a… - Landmark
The Model Village at the Old New Inn
Beginning in the 1930s, a local hotelier, Mr. Morris, whiled away some of the doldrums of the Great Depression by constructing a scale model (1:9) of Bourton-on-the-Water as a testimony to its architectural charms. This isn't a tiny and cramped display set behind glass -- the model…
