Chipping Campden

Chipping Campden is a small market town within the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, in England. With rich, spectacular surrounds and historic buildings, Chipping Campden is the ideal place to enjoy a rural getaway.

The High Street is a notable sight, featuring terraced houses dating from between the 14th to the 17th Centuries. Other architectural attractions of the area include the grand early perpendicular wool church of St. James, that houses medieval altar frontals and an extravagant 17th Century monument to wealthy silk merchant Sir. Baptist Hicks.

Nearby you can enjoy two historic and well-regarded gardens, including the National Trust’s Hidcote Manor Garden and the Kiftsgate, a privately owned garden that is open to the public the majority of the year. The ancient Market Hall, built in 1627, is another fabulous building to view located within the town. Chipping Campden is very accommodating towards tourists with many guesthouses and bed and breakfasts.

Hidcote Manor Garden
Hedges here give the impression of little garden rooms, and within the rooms are lovely old roses and rare plants and trees. The gardens are set on 4 hectares and are located 4miles northeast of Chipping Campden. (01386 438 333)

St James Church
This 15th century church is one of the largest and best kept in the Cotswolds. Its easily found by its great tower, whilst inside you can view some good 17th century monuments.

Court Barn Museum
Tracing Chipping Campden’s history, this museum has displays antiques, costumes, coins and many other artefacts. Located in Church Street. (01386 841 951)

Campden Gallery
Art and sculpture work by local artists is displayed in this fine 300 year old Cotswold stone building. Located in High Street. (01386 841 555)

Cotswold Way
This is one of England’s most beautiful walks, it goes for over 100miles, from Chipping Campden to Bath, and the scenery is true English landscape.