Top Cotswolds Audio Guides

Bibury’s story goes back over a millennium, from Saxon gift to anime stardom, yet it remains the quintessential English village. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll uncover how time and generations of Biburians have shaped one of the Cotswolds’ most photographed destinations, and how some are said to still haunt the village. The tour starts at Bibury Trout Farm, where natural springs have sustained life since Roman times. You’ll wind through the neighbouring settlements of Bibury and Arlington to explore the history and legends of this charming village. We’ll meet famous visitors and residents, explore the buildings, stories, and scandals, and hear how Biburians have lived, worked, and played over the centuries. Along the way, from Roman factory to Georgian grandeur, you’ll see how each building tells part of an ongoing story, helping you understand why this village continues to capture imaginations while maintaining its authentic character as a living community.

Behind Bibury’s picturesque stone cottages are hidden histories and fascinating tales waiting to be told. On this self-guided audio tour through the village’s ancient streets, you’ll find traces of the Celtic tribes, Roman settlers, medieval weavers, and even Japanese royalty who have left their mark. Starting and ending in the car park near Bibury Trout Farm, you’ll make your way through the village. You’ll wander past iconic landmarks like Arlington Row – the weavers’ cottages from the 1300s that Henry Ford tried (and failed) to relocate to America. You’ll see St Mary’s Church with its Norman architecture and mysterious sundials, and learn why Emperor Hirohito called his visit to this village “one of the happiest periods” of his life. Along the way, you’ll hear stories passed down through generations.

Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Tewkesbury. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll Gallivant with tour producer Owen Bowles through the tiny Tudor town that was once home to 101 pubs. On this tour, I’ll tell you how the industrial revolution by-passed the town, leaving us with over 350 listed buildings of special architectural and historical interest today, many of them timber-framed Tudor houses. You’ll learn why Tewkesbury once was home to 101 pubs. Hear the fate of the Lancastrian lords who claimed sanctuary in the abbey after the Battle of Tewkesbury and learn about the turbulent religious history of England and how it ties into this lovely little medieval town. You'll also discover where you can find the largest number of exquisitely decorated medieval tombs outside of London, and why Tewkesbury Abbey has been described as ‘the Westminster Abbey of the Feudal Baronage.' Also, find out how the town’s mustard balls became nationally famous!