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Longborough is nestled on the hillside above the beautiful Evenlode valley just North of Stow-on-the-Wold. This traditional Cotswold village is peaceful and largely undiscovered with some hidden gems.

There has been a settlement at Longborough (named after the Long Barrow above the village) for about 5,000 years. The present church St James’ dates back to the 12th century, with a tower added later with striking pinnacles. Inside you will find there is a beautifully carved Jacobean memorial to William and Elizabeth Leigh, and an effigy of a 14th century knight in armour.

The community owned village shop and café is worth visiting and the village has pubs and an opera house. Constructed in 1996 the intimate 500 seat opera house is home to Longborough festival opera which has classic performances during the summer months.

Nearby attractions include Sezincote House a 200 year old Mogul Indian Palace set in a romantic landscape, Batsford Arboretum and Bourton House Garden.

In a field on the outskirts of Longborough is the site where the final battle of the English Civil War was begun in 1646. The Battle of Stow on the Wold was the final throw of dice by supporters of King Charles, and ended in disaster for the royalists who fought a running retreat into the streets of Stow.