Chipping Campden

Chipping Campden is a small town in the far north of Gloucestershire. A classic Cotswold town, the relaxed and friendly town is made picturesque by its historic architecture made with honey colored Cotswold stone, a charming 15th-century church, a historic Market Hall that is almost 400 years old, and a decent selection of easily accessible pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels that make it a worthy stop on a trip through the countryside.

Understand
A classic Cotswold town, the relaxed and friendly town is made picturesque by its historic architecture made with honey colored Cotswold stone, a charming 15th-century church, a historic Market Hall that is almost 400 years old, and a decent selection of easily accessible pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels that make it a worthy stop on a trip through the countryside. Chiping Campden was built on the backs of the sheep that are still raised in the area, meaning that the town, like so many in the Cotswolds, was built with wealthy wool money. The town proudly supports the tradition of walking the English countryside. In fact, Chipping Campden is the starting point for the Cotswold Way, a 100-mile (160-km) walk from Chipping Campden to Bath. Chipping Campden hosts the Olimpick Games, a celebration of sports held on the first Friday after the Spring Bank Holiday.

Climate
Chipping Campden experiences classic English weather - rainy weeks during the spring, warm pleasant summers, stunning changes of the leaves in the fall, and snowy days in the winter.

Get in
Chipping Campden is located in a rural area of the county, meaning car is the most efficient mode of transportation to Chipping Campden. However, with patience and planning, visitors can arrive by train, coach and on foot.

London airports
While often hectic and traffic-filled, Heathrow Airport in London is the closest airport to Chipping Campden.

By rail

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The National Rail serves Moreton-in-Marsh, which is away from Chipping Campden.

Moreton-in-Marsh has Great Western trains from London Paddington via Oxford, Hereford via Great Malvern and Worcester.

By foot
Walking around Chipping Campden is the most common mode of getting around. The majority of sightseeing, dining and shopping are located in the city centre, which is extremely friendly to walkers.

By car
On a busy weekend, driving can be rather hectic in Chipping Campden due to limited parking. However, the city centre has a car park right in the center.

By bike
The rolling hills of the Cotswolds make for great biking country.

See
The majority of Chipping Campden's landmarks are located in the heart of the city, however, beautiful gardens dot the landscape nearby, which are well worth the long walk or brief car ride to see.



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 * Public bathrooms are located on High Street and Sheep Street.
 * Public bathrooms are located on High Street and Sheep Street.
 * Public bathrooms are located on High Street and Sheep Street.

Go next

 * Broadway
 * Moreton-in-Marsh
 * Winchcombe
 * Stratford-upon-Avon
 * Banbury