The Gateway to the Cotswolds has plenty on offer for tourists.
DAYTIME
The Burford Tolsey Museum & Archive
Housed in Burford’s early Tudor market building, the museum has a wide-ranging collection illustrating the town’s social and working culture, including brewing, farming and leather-working. burfordtolsey.org
Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens
This is an absolute must when visiting Burford… though you might want to set aside the whole 24 hours! From rhinos grazing on the manor house lawns to one of the largest reptile collections in the UK, you’ll want to return. cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk
Brian Sinfield Gallery
Established in 1972, the gallery is considered one of the most prestigious exhibition spaces outside London for contemporary painting, specialising in world-class mainly 21st-century work by mainly British artists. briansinfield.com
NIGHT TIME
The Bay Tree Hotel
Dating back to the 16th century, this beautiful Cotswold stone building is oozing period charm. Each of its 21 bedrooms has been stylishly designed, plus there’s a welcoming bar and rosette-awarded restaurant. cotswold-inns-hotels.co.uk/the-bay-tree-hotel
The Angel at Burford
Having won Hook Norton Brewery’s prestigious ‘Food Pub of the Year’ on more than one occasion, you can tell the menu is going to be something special, plus there’s a choice of three en suite rooms to retire to. theangelatburford.co.uk
The Lamb Inn
Appropriately set on Sheep Street, the inn dates back to the early 15th century and was originally a row of weavers’ cottages. With a two-Rosette restaurant and 17 bedrooms, you’ll want to stay awhile. cotswold-inns-hotels.co.uk/the-lamb-inn
EATING
Huffkins Bakery & Café
Located in a beautiful listed building in the heart of Burford, this is the place to go for an authentic taste of the Cotswolds, with all sweet and savouries made using local produce, such as locally-milled Shipton Mill flour. huffkins.com
Café Fifteen
This lovely dog-friendly café is set away from the High Street near the River Windrush. Boasting local suppliers for their delicious seasonal menus, it really is a haven for visitors and locals alike. cafefifteen.co.uk
Nutmeg & Thyme
A superb eatery set in Christmas Court on Burford’s High Street, Nutmeg & Thyme specialises in gluten-free, vegan and ethically-sourced products alongside freshly-prepared goodies. nutmegandthymeplantbased.com
SHOP TIME
Slate Clothing
Stocking over 30 different clothing labels, Slate was founded in 2012 by Gilly Aspey. One of three shops across the Cotswolds, the Burford store is set on the High Street and always has something new to see. slateclothing.co.uk
The Mad Hatter Bookshop
This wonderful High Street store is a place of discovery. Pop in to browse and chat, and make plans to attend one of the events they organise, from Book-Bar evenings to Burford Literary Festival. madhatterbookshop.co.uk
Burford Woodcraft
Specialising in contemporary British craftsmanship for over 40 years, and housed in a fine old Cotswold stone building on the High Street, pieces include the unusual, the creative and the practical. burford-woodcraft.co.uk
