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7 Chipping Campden
Gloucestershire; GL55 6JE
This uncommercialized Cotswold village was one of the centres for the
Arts and Crafts movement that flourished in the Cotswolds at the turn
of the 20th century. It still has a vibrant craft movement as well as the
Court Barn Museum, devoted to art and design. The village is also
the start of the Cotswold Way, a 160-km (100-mile) walking trail to Bath,
and ideal for cyclists, who can explore the countryside on rented bikes.
Above Campden House with St James’ Church,
Chipping Campden Below Flower baskets A three-hour walking tour with early 20th-century stained-glass
outside the Eight Bells, Chipping Campden Start your walk from the High Street at windows, designed by local artist
the car park next to the old Market Hall Paul Woodroffe. Follow signs for the
VISITING CHIPPING CAMPDEN 1, dating from 1627. Walk through the Cotswold Way down West End Terrace
archway to the left of the Noel Arms and Hoo Lane, which becomes a foot-
Tourist Information
The Old Police Station, High Street, Hotel, and on to George Lane, turning path to Kingcombe Lane. Turn left here
GL55 6HB; 01386 841 206; left into Badgers Field. Pass through a then after about 100 paces, right onto
www.chippingcampdenonline.org kissing gate (designed to contain another path, also signed Cotswold
Cotswold Country Cycles livestock) into a field. The path cuts Way. This leads to The Common, an
Longlands Farm Cottage, across the field and over a stream with area of parkland with a path to Dover’s
GL55 6LJ; 01386 438 706; views of 17th-century Campden Hill 8, where there are benches for
www.cotswoldcountrycycles.com House 2, burnt down in the Civil War. just soaking up the views. The hill is
The path ends at Station Road, turn the venue of the “Olympick Games” –
WHERE TO STAY
left for a good look at St James’ Church originating in the 17th century, and
CHIPPING CAMPDEN 3. Dating from the 16th century, it involving sports such as wrestling
Eight Bells moderate is one of the finest Cotswold “wool and shin-kicking. Brass bands, Morris
Originally built in the 14th century for churches”. Note the sumptuous dancers and a torchlight procession
the stonemasons at work on St James memorials and Jacobean pulpit add to the fun, on the Friday after
Church, this inn has comfortable
rooms and an excellent restaurant. and lectern. Nearby is the Court Barn Spring Bank Holiday.
Church Street, GL55 6JG; 01386 840 371; Museum 4 (closed Mon), dedicated From Dover’s Hill, turn left onto the
www.eightbellsinn.co.uk to local art, design and crafts. Walk road, cross Kingcombe Lane and head
down Church Street, past a pretty down Dyers Lane. Follow Dyers Lane,
BROADWAY row of Almshouses 5 on the right, then bear left onto Park Road, which
The Broadway Hotel moderate built in 1612. Turn left into the High leads back to Chipping Campden’s
Timber beams and creaking floors add
character to this traditional hotel. Enjoy Street, and back to the Market Hall. High Street.
the friendly staff and big breakfasts. Continue along the High Street, Dover’s Hill lies on the waymarked
The Green, WR12 7AA; 01386 852 401; taking a detour down Sheep Street on Cotswold Way and is a great place for
www.cotswold-inns-hotels.co.uk the left, to visit the Old Silk Mill 6, a walk, so pick up route maps from
The Lygon Arms expensive once home to C R Ashbee’s Guild the tourist office. Cyclists can hire bikes
Stay here to enjoy luxury and old-world of Handicrafts and still dedicated to from Cotswold Country Cycles (see left).
charm. Try the first-class leisure facilities
and then dine in the Great Hall. craft products. ª Take the B4035 towards Shipston-
High Street, WR12 7DU; 01386 852 255; Return to the High Street and turn on-Stour and turn left to Ebrington.
www.lygonarmshotel.co.uk right at the Catholic St Catherine’s After the level crossing, turn left and
Church 7, a Gothic Revival building follow signs for Hidcote Manor Gardens.

K I N G C O M B E L AN E Court Barn STATION RD
Dover’s Hill
Museum
Almshouses
Market C H U R C H S T St James’
Church
Hall
BACK E N DS HIGH STREET Campden
H O O L A N E
House
St Catherine’s
D Y E R S L A N E
Church BADGERS
P A R K R O A D Old SHEEP ST
0 metres 500 GEORGE LANE FIELD
Silk Mill
0 yards 500
Where to Stay: inexpensive, under £80; moderate, £80–£150; expensive, over £150
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