Burford

Our third stop when exploring the Cotswolds was Burford. There has been recorded settlement in the area of this town since Saxon times.

The streetscape consists of many old buildings reflecting the history of this market town.

Most of our exploration was confined to the main street of Burford.

Burford is on the River Windrush, a river that flows through many towns and villages in the Cotswolds including Bourton on the Water.

We then walked along a side street to St John the Baptist Church.

On the way we passed the Burford School which was founded in 1571.

The present church building dates back to 1175 though it was probably built on the site of an earlier church.

We then continued our walk along the main street back to the coach. By this time it was raining.

Burford is a town with much character, even in the rain.