App-guided, self-drive audio tours curated to take you on a...

Journey Beyond The Ordinary

How Local Compass Works...

You Drive, We'll Do The Rest

Immersive Tour Experience

Enjoy all the benefits of an expensive private tour: historic facts, authentic stories and local insights; all narrated by the voice of a local guide.

Discover the best places in the Cotswolds

Turn-by-turn navigation guides you to popular sights and hidden gems. On arrival, our interactive tour map helps you explore on foot with categorised places of interest.

Explore at your own pace

Avoid the constraints of a group tour and explore the Cotswolds at your own pace. Spend time visiting the places that interest you, and avoid the ones that don't.

Choose from a growing selection of self-drive audio tours of the Cotswolds, starting at only £9.99

Audio Tours of The Cotswolds

Let our stories shape your adventure

What is Local Compass?

Local Compass is the latest and greatest way to explore the beautiful Cotswolds. Our innovative mobile app offers a growing range of app-guided, self-drive audio tours, allowing you to discover charming villages, historic landmarks and hidden gems at your own pace.

Enjoy fascinating facts and captivating stories as your drive through beautiful English countryside, then take advantage of the many local recommendations and exclusive discounts we offer as you wander through the most idyllic towns and villages in the region.

Local Compass is easy to use and works using the latest GPS technology, helping you navigate the roads and pathways in the stunning Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Download the app today and let Local Compass take you on a journey beyond the ordinary.

To view our growing range of self-drive audio tours, simply download Local Compass from your app store and check out the Explore section

Don't just take our word for it...

"This app has everything you need for a self guided tour. It’s easy to use and packs plenty of places to see in around the Cotswolds as well as giving you the opportunity to find somewhere to enjoy lunch and recharge. Highly recommend this as a family day out or a day trip to anyone travelling around the uk"

"We used Local Compass to guide us around the Cotswolds on a full day tour and loved every moment! We were guided to the most magical places in the region by the voice of a local who’s commentary is informative, insightful and entertaining. Highly recommend the Quintessential Cotswolds audio tour and the Local Compass app in the general!"

"Fabulous experience on the Cotswold with kids audio tour. Our son was engaged and energised throughout the tour. Thank you Local Compass for a wonderful day."

"This app made travelling the Cotswolds so fun and easy. Turn by turn directions to access each of the charming Cotswolds towns, in addition to awesome facts about the area. It was like having a private VIP tour at a fraction of the cost. Loved all of the photo opps and secret spots."

"Used the app to tour around the Cotswolds with our family. Had a rental car so we wanted to drive around and tour the villages and towns. This app made it very easy to have an itinerary and learn about what we were seeing as we drove. Our daughter loved the trivia questions that the guide asked along the way. Great tips on place to visit and where to park!"

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