We had a lovely weekend in the Cotswolds solving a murder! It was part of a sight-seeing coach trip with our friends Sharon and Andy. After an early start and a lot of pick-ups our first stop was Bourton-on-the-Water, then on to Stow-on-the-Wold for a three course lunch.

Once at our hotel, we had just enough time to get our glad rags on before meeting in the bar for the murder mystery. It was obvious who the actors were, and they took control of the whole evening, orchestrating the investigation over dinner in between each course.

It began with a mock auction, during which some family jewels were stolen and then two murders followed between the main course and dessert! Each table had to decide who the thief and the murderer was and put their theory to the words of a song - then sing it!

It was a good laugh, but I would have liked it to be on a smaller scale and for everyone to play a role. I think I will have to try a dinner party murder mystery game and play from home.

On Sunday we were taken to Bath. We only had a couple of hours to spare so Dom and I decided to visit the Roman Baths. This was my favourite part of the whole weekend! The whole site was very well laid out around the excavated ruins and the audio tour was excellent. The climax was the Great Bath itself with 46°C water! I'd really recommend it. I'd definitely like to see more of Bath, it was a beautiful city.

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