Flight
We are so excited to welcome you to England for our wedding in the Cotswolds! Whether you’re making a quick trip or turning it into a full European adventure, here’s everything you need to know to make travel easy and stress-free. The easiest airport to fly into is London Heathrow (LHR). It’s the largest airport in the UK and offers the most direct flight options from the U.S. Most major U.S. cities offer non-stop flights to Heathrow. If you’re thinking about spending a couple of days in London before heading to the countryside, we highly recommend it! From Heathrow, the Piccadilly Line on the London Underground takes you straight into the city, or you can grab the Heathrow Express for a direct route to Paddington Station. Once you’re in the city, the London Underground is a fast and easy way to explore iconic neighborhoods like Westminster, Soho, Notting Hill and Camden. We recommend downloading the "Citymapper" app to help you visit all the main attractions and to navigate around the city.
Train
Once you've explored the sights of London, it's time to head to the beautiful English countryside! Trains run frequently and are scenic, comfortable, and hassle-free. You can purchase tickets in advance via Trainline.com or directly at the station. We’ll provide specific train recommendations and local taxi contacts closer to the date if needed. The Cotswolds is about 1 hour 30 minutes from London by train. Kingham (village), Bledington (village) and Moreton-in-Marsh (town) are located in the heart of the Cotswolds and are easily accessible by train. For most guests, the easiest route to Kingham or Moreton-in-Marsh is: Depart from London Paddington Station Arrive at Moreton-in-Marsh or Kingham Station (depending on your accommodation) Walk into the village/town from the station to your local accommodation - 20 minute walk Taxis from the station can also be organized - 5 minute drive
Train
Cheltenham is a larger town in the Cotswolds, located 30 minutes from the wedding venue. The journey to Cheltenham from London Paddington is approximately 2 hours. The easiest route is: Depart from London Paddington There are some direct trains and others requiring a quick transfer (often at Swindon or Bristol Parkway) Arrive at Cheltenham Spa Station Taxi from the station to your accommodation and/or the venue
Train
If you are heading straight to Birtsmorton Court from London by train, the journey is a total of 2 hours and 20 minutes. The easiest route is: Depart from London Paddington Station Arrive at Great Malvern Station Taxi 20 minutes from Great Malvern Station to Birtsmorton Court Or taxi 20 minutes from Great Malvern Station to Tewkesbury (location of hotel accommodation)
Rental Car
Just a quick note for those planning to travel to the Cotswolds before the wedding: please be aware that Uber services are not available in the area. While Uber is accessible in London, it does not operate in the Cotswolds. We recommend using rental cars or taxis as the most convenient transportation options during your stay! As for the day of the wedding, shuttles will pick up guests from the Hilton Puckrup Hotel to Birtsmorton Court. At the end of the evening at midnight, the shuttles will return to the venue to take guests back to the hotel. If transportation is needed prior to midnight on the evening of the wedding, please contact the Hilton Puckrup Hotel for local taxi services.