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Attraction · Bourton-on-the-Water, Inglaterra
The Model Village
The stone model of Bourton-on-the-Water at 1:9 scale, built in the 1930s by local craftsmen in the garden of the pub Old New Inn, including the river, the bridges and the village church.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About The Model Village
The Model Village is a scale model of the village of Bourton-on-the-Water made from the same Cotswold stone, at a one-to-nine scale. It was built by local craftsmen over five years and opened in 1937 in the garden of the pub Old New Inn, and is protected as heritage by Historic England.
The model reproduces the houses, shops, the Igreja de São Lourenço and the river Windrush with its bridges, as they were in the 1930s. The roofs are stone slates, and the miniature plants are pruned to keep the scale. Inside it there is a model of the model, and inside that, another, smaller one.
Next to it is an exhibition of dollhouses and miniature scenes. The visit is short and appeals to children, and the entrance is a few steps from the village's main bridge.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
20 to 40 minutes.
Best time
At any opening time; in the morning the garden is quieter. Dry days are better, because the visit is outdoors.
How to get there
It is located behind the pub Old New Inn, on the High Street in the centre of Bourton-on-the-Water, a 2-minute walk from the bridges over the river Windrush.
Tip
Look for the model of the model, in a corner of the garden, and compare the miniature with the real street just outside the exit.
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Frequently asked questions about The Model Village
What is the Model Village de Bourton?
A stone model of the village itself at a 1:9 scale, built in the 1930s in the garden of the pub Old New Inn.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. The visit is short, outdoors, and children enjoy looking for the details and the model within the model.
How long does the visit take?
From 20 to 40 minutes.