About Stanway
Stanway is barely a village — a cluster of estate cottages, a 12th-century church, a cricket pavilion designed by J.M. Barrie, and the gates of Stanway House itself. The house and its grounds have belonged to the same family since 1530.
The astonishing thing is the water. A restored 18th-century canal feeds a single jet that climbs 300 feet straight up — gravity-fed, no pump — making it the tallest fountain in Britain and the tallest gravity-fed fountain in the world.
The Cotswold Guide Top Tips
- Time your visit for 2.45pm to see the fountain play; it runs for about half an hour.
- Combine with Stanton (1 mile) and Snowshill (3 miles) for a tiny-villages afternoon.
Attractions in Stanway
Where to eat & drink
Stanway Tea Room
In the old kitchen courtyard; cakes baked in the manor kitchen, simple sandwiches and proper tea.
Getting there
By car
just off the B4077 between Stow and Tewkesbury, 3 miles north-east of Winchcombe. Park at the house. No public transport.
Best time to visit
The house and fountain are open Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, June through August, plus a handful of bank holidays. The fountain plays at 2.45pm and 4pm. Outside opening days the church and cricket pitch are still worth the detour.
Upcoming events in Stanway
Find accommodation near Stanway
Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering cottages within easy reach of Stanway — browse availability for your dates on Booking.com.
Find accommodation near Stanway →Attractions near Stanway
Within 10 miles, ordered by distance.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Continue reading
Blockley
A working village with twelve silk mills
Read entry →