Midlands & Cotswolds with visitors from the USA

[AnonymouseCat]

I have relatives coming to stay from the USA in a few months time; a couple in their mid-30s who have never visited the UK before. I am starting to think about where I can take them. They live in a very beautiful part of the USA (Oregon) so not much is going to impress them in the way of scenery round here (Leicestershire)! However, they are very excited about soaking in some history and culture. Somewhere on their "must-see" list is the Cotswolds, which we'll do as a day trip. I'd love a few ideas of where in particular I could take them. The obvious things are afternoon tea in Bourton-on-the-Water or Broadway, a couple of National Trust properties and probably Kenilworth Castle. [EDIT - not all of those in one day, obviously!!]
Where else can I take them?

Leicestershire wise;
Great central railway
Richard the third - battlefield etc
Calke abbey - lovely walk around the perimeter , stop at the milk parlour brewery. The house itself is 'stuck in time'.
Ferrars centre for craft items plus nice cafe.
Brad gate park - lady Jane Grey
Beacon hill - again nice walking area with history.
Ashby de la zouch - small castle, again nice real ale bar on the high street and lots of little cafes. ( plus charity shops galore!)
Melbourne - few nice places and Jonny vegas glamping field.
There is actually quite a lot of history/ parks in Leicestershire.
It's not stunning countryside but mix it with the history and places to eat and it's fine.
It really depends what they are like - do they enjoy walking?
Peak District isn't that far away or the roaches in Staffordshire. - good walks along the tops.
If no children find a local pub that does a quiz - always good fun if not taken too seriously. ( I say that as we generally come last😂).
Stratford is also a good shout.
Oxford museum I seem to remember being interesting.
Loads to do.

Ladybower reservoir and Derwent Dam
Hire a canal boat for the day, I have done this done this in Warwickshire before
Take them for a decent cream tea
Take them on a steam railway

I would take them to see a big old castle. Might be a bit of a long drive to find a good one. North Wales has loads or Northumberland.

Americans are obsessed with seeing the Cotswolds but a lot of the towns are hideously busy and not really worth the effort. Lacock is nice for a wander.

😂😂I had family visit recently who wanted to go to Dishoom because their friends had been on a recent trip.
A pub with real ales (cellar temperature etc) is something you can't get in the US I believe, might be an idea.

Sudeley castle in Winchcombe is popular with tourists, it's one of the lesser known but has links to Henry VIII and one of his wives is buried there so it may tick some boxes.