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This small Gloucestershire village is known above all for Arlington Row, a terrace of stone cottages that line the main street and have become one of the most recognisable sights in the Cotswolds.
The buildings started life as a wool store in the late 14th century before being converted into weavers' houses during the 17th century when textile production was booming in the area. The Grade I listed terrace is now owned by the National Trust and remains largely residential, though its architectural importance means it attracts photographers from across the region.
Walking through Arlington gives you a real sense of how these communities operated during their trading peak. The River Coln flows nearby, contributing to the village atmosphere. What you'll experience here is a working, lived-in place rather than something set up primarily for visitors, so you'll share the space with residents and other people exploring the area.
Arlington sits just down the road from Bibury, a slightly larger village where you can find tea rooms, shops, and the Bibury Trout Farm. The location works well as part of a wider Cotswolds itinerary, combining it with visits to nearby Cirencester or Bourton-on-the-Water. If you're keen on photography, visiting early morning or late afternoon tends to mean fewer people in your shots.
