The Weekend Tourist is a blog written by Jess Friend Bartlett. Sometimes we only do touristy things on holiday - 25 days annual leave a year. That’s a shame, as we’ve 104 weekend days for exploring. This blog is all about discovering your local neighbourhood, attractions, historic places, local eateries and independents, which for me is in Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and the wider Cotswolds, UK. And when annual leave adds up, you'll find the occasional far flung adventure.
Sometimes you get a tempting Groupon deal and a Japanese afternoon tea at Zoo Sushi in Stratford upon Avon for £10 ahead was extremely enticing. Here’s our review!
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Back in November, we were gifted a stay at The Plough Inn in Cold Aston, which is just between Cheltenham and Bourton-on-the-water, as the team launched their new winter menu. The Plough is a proper country pub, 17th century in fact, with Cotswold flagstones, original beams and a roaring fire.
View PostBack in November, we were gifted a stay at The Plough Inn in Cold Aston, which is just between Cheltenham and Bourton-on-the-water, as the team launched their new winter menu. The Plough is a proper country pub, 17th century in fact, with Cotswold flagstones, original beams and a roaring fire.
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There’s still time to just catch the New Theatre’s Christmas Box Office musical – Motown the Musical which runs until Saturday 4th January 2020. We were gifted two tickets for the opening night gala which was the perfect way to kick off the party season.
View PostThere’s still time to just catch the New Theatre’s Christmas Box Office musical – Motown the Musical which runs until Saturday 4th January 2020. We were gifted two tickets for the opening night gala which was the perfect way to kick off the party season.
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Here’s our two-day itinerary for Winchester Cathedral’s Christmas Market. Where we stayed, the best time to visit, where to park and importantly, where to get the best churros!
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As part of our journey on board the Viking Sea cruise, one of our favourite highlights was the 2 hours we spent in the actual Amazon rainforest – Tapajos National Forest.
View PostAs part of our journey on board the Viking Sea cruise, one of our favourite highlights was the 2 hours we spent in the actual Amazon rainforest – Tapajos National Forest.
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The Marlborough Arms Woodstock is a historic coaching inn and has been welcoming guests since 1450. Plus makes a great base for exploring both Blenheim Palace, Woodstock and Oxfordshire.
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