The most expensive property up for grabs is Broadway Tower, while at the other end of the scale is Malmesbury Abbey, filling the space usually occupied by Old Kent Road. In total more than 30 Cotswold landmarks feature in the new edition of the game, including the Cotswold Journal, which occupies one of the Chance card places on the board.

The infamous ‘boot’ has been a classic part of monopoly since the game’s debut , modelled after the practical work shoe of the 1930’s . Landmarks considered as likely to feature include The Model Village in Bourton-on-the-Water, the much-trodden Cotswold Way and Cirencester Amphitheatre, which could be ‘Old Kent Road’ due to its age. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Representatives from many of the properties featured in the game attended the launch event on Wednesday, including editor of the Cotswold Journal, Stephanie Preece.The game is a true journey around the most picturesque sites that the UK has to offer, from the Cotswold Way to Broadway Tower… you can own them all! It's a beautiful place steeped in history and we hope that this will mean many more people ‘Pass GO’ through the area. Where players can enjoy some of the most picturesque sites the UK has to offer, from The Cotswold Way to Broadway Tower: you can own them all! The range of ‘Cotswold’ hiking boots and wellingtons is set to join other famous Cotswold landmarks in the area including Broadway Tower, Sudeley Castle and Tewkesbury Abbey.

Cllr Joe Harris, Leader of Cotswold District Council, says, ‘We’re thrilled the Cotswolds will be the next area of the UK to be immortalised in the form of its very own Monopoly. A tractor and sheep in place of the racing car and dog are hardly going to see players whizzing around the board. Start your journey with a trip to the Model Village, followed by a breath-taking walk up Cleeve Hill, the highest point of the Cotswold hill range. some of the most picturesque sites the UK has to offer, from The Cotswold Way to Broadway From a trip to the Model Village at Bourton-on-the-Water, followed by a breathtaking walk up Cleeve Hill, the highest point of the Cotswold hill range.The new game features famous Cotswolds landmarks – like Sudeley Castle and Broadway Tower – replacing the likes of Mayfair and Oxford Street on the multi-coloured Monopoly property sites. Or if you fancy a more relaxed stroll, don’t forget to stop off on the garden colour set and explore the grounds of the Batsford and Westonbirt Arboretums, as well as the 18th-century Painswick Rococo Garden. Shane Samarawikrema, General Manager at Sudeley Castle and Gardens, says: “We are delighted to have landed in the top exclusive set on the new board.

Ella Gibbs of Winning Moves said: “ A huge congratulations to Cotswold Shoes for getting to feature so prominently in the game. With the Cotswolds getting its very own version of Monopoly, three local charities have the chance to be featured on the Community Chest spaces on the board. The factors that were taken into consideration as regards to this 20-way contest were: Regional Pride; Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty with eye-catching landmarks; Sense of Family and Community.Our very own Emma was invited to the exclusive launch where the much anticipated big reveal unveiled the brand new version of the game, which we just know you are going to love! Cllr Joe Harris, Leader of Cotswold District Council, said: “We’re thrilled the Cotswolds will be the next area of the UK to be immortalised in the form of its very own MONOPOLY. From today, the public is being invited to suggest landmarks and customised cards to be featured in the board game. warns Ella Gibbs, Custom Games Executive at Winning Moves UK, who are producing the game under licensing from Hasbro. It was announced last year that a Cotswolds version of Monopoly was being created and the public was invited to send in suggestions for places and charities to feature.

Winning Moves UK, who produced the game under license from Hasbro, say the Cotswold edition is going to be popular. She reports on the region’s thriving business economy from start-ups, family businesses and multi-million-pound corporations, to the professionals that support their growth and the institutions that educate the next generation of business leaders.Other squares feature Sudeley Castle, Tewkesbury Abbey and Westonbirt Arboretum, with more than 30 landmarks included. We recently attended a very special launch, with a very special place of honour- and we can’t wait to tell you all about it. other areas of ‘Outstanding Beauty’ across the UK, from Snowdonia to The Norfolk Broads, and the Peak District to the New Forest. This could be the slowest Monopoly game ever anywhere in the world” says Ella Gibbs, Custom Games Executive at Winning Moves UK, who are producing the game under licensing from Hasbro.