THE MODEL VILLAGE
Welcome to The Model Village. We are the only Model Village in the UK that represents it's own home in 1/9th scale, and recognised in 2013 by English Heritage as qualifying for Grade II Listed status - giving the attraction protection from any changes as the village accurately reflects life as it was in the 1930's when it was first built.
Please note, when visiting The Model Village, there is no need to pre-book tickets, you can pay on arrival for entry in to our attraction. We only accept card payments.
Opening Times
British Summer Time - 10am - 5.30pm
Greenwich Meantime - 10am - 3.30pm
Closed - Christmas Day & Boxing Day
Prices
3 - 13yrs - £3.50
Adults - £4.50
Senior (Over 60) - £4
Get 10% off at The old new inn
If you’re visiting the Model Village, head to our bar and restaurant afterwards and get 10% off food!
Visit the Bourton On The Water Model Village today, or plan your extended trip and book a room in our hotel, The Old New Inn.
We also have our newly refurbished restaurant, serving hot and cold food throughout the day with a wide selection of drinks available. Entry to The Model Village qualifies for 10% off meals in the Tap Room
Get an idea of what it would have felt like to be Gulliver in Lilliput as you explore the only Grade II listed model village in the country. Created from local Cotswold stone by highly skilled craftsmen, it is a replica of the buildings that existed in Bourton-on-the-Water in the 1930s and shows how they are being used today (as banks, shops, meeting halls etc).
Delighting children and adults alike, the attention to detail in the Bourton-on-the-Water Model Village is truly admirable. From the carefully pruned-to-scale Alpine plants in the gardens, to the choirs singing in each of the village's two churches - even the tiny model of the Model Village itself - no detail is considered too small to be significant.
Make the Model Village your first stop on your visit to Bourton-on-the-Water and then spot the life-size versions of each of the buildings as you explore the village afterwards.
MAP OF THE MODEL VILLAGE
1: The Painted House
Has served as accommodation for The Old New Inn, an exhibition venue, a restaurant, and now a landmark house on the banks of the river Windrush.
2: Victoria Hall
In the early 1900’s this was where gentlemen of the village used to read their newspapers which were provided for their ‘undisturbed reading’.
3: The War Memorial
Situated at the heart of the village, this was one of the first parts of the Model Village to be completed in 1936.
4: St Lawrence’s Church
Historically a place of worship (situated slightly out of position in the Model Village) with its noticeable domed tower.
5: The Manor House
17th century Manor House (referred to as The ‘New’ Manor) is a Grade II listed property, one of 114 in the village. This has been fully restored by our team in 2018.
6: Station Road
A railway station was situated on Station Road until its closure in 1962. It used to serve on the line between Cheltenham and Moreton-in-Marsh.
7: The Old New Inn
Originally built on the edge of the moors in 1712, and named The New Inn. In 1936 the then landlord built the Model Village in his pub garden to attract tourists.
8: Miniature Landscape Exhibition
1/32 scale exhibition of model houses by the renowned miniaturist, John Constable. John has dedicated his life to recreating accurate models of buildings as well as inspiring many others with his take on miniature horticulture.
9: Exhibition of Miniatures
We have hosted this exhibition since the site on Bourton High Street closed down. Many craftsmen spent many hundreds of hours recreating scenes in miniature and it’s well worth a visit. (An additional entrance fee of £1 is required).
Fascinating
“Absolutely lovely miniature village! Staff were friendly and both children loved it! They liked that they could walk around the village like giants. Will definitely be recommending and will visit again :)”
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Reviewed by Foodie89
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0-3 - Free Entry
3 - 13yrs - £3.50
Adults - £4.50
Senior (Over 60) - £3Item description
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As the Model Village is a 1/9th scale replica, many of the paths are too narrow for wheelchairs, we therefore admit disabled visitors through our side gate. We do this free of charge, as it is only possible to view the village from the front. Unfortunately, mobility scooters and motorised wheelchairs cannot access the Model Village.
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British Summer Time - 10am - 5.45pm
Greenwich Meant time - 10am - 3.45pm
Closed - Christmas Day & Boxing Day
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We do not offer prebooked tickets for the Model Village. You can show up on the day and pay for entry when you arrive.
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Service dogs are allowed in the Model Village, however we regret no other animals are allowed in the Model Village.
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Smoking and Vaping are prohibited on the Model Village site.
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There are toilets and baby changing facilities available
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There is a small gift shop selling souvenirs.
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If we have snow, the Model Village has to close for health & safety reasons. In the event of snowy weather, please visit our Twitter feed or our Facebook page or telephone us to check if the Model Village is open.
The Model Village does not usually close for wet weather conditions, but we do ask that visitors take extra care when visiting in the rain, as some of the paths are uneven and can be slippery in wet/cold conditions.
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Due to the fragile nature of the small stones used to construct our village, there is a constant restoration and maintenance programme running throughout the year. This means that at any given time certain buildings may be under construction or off site to be restored.
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Unfortunately, due to narrow paths and steps, there is no room for pushchairs, car seats, walking frames, rollators or strollers to enter the Model Village.
There is a stroller parking area beside the entrance and small children tend to love walking around the buildings in the Model Village, as it makes them feel like giants!
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There is a separate £1 fee for the Exhibition of Miniatures. Only one group (6 Max) allowed in at a time, face masks must be worn just in this section of the attraction.