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Activity Chipping Campden, The Cotswolds

Chipping Campden

An activity in Chipping Campden, The Cotswolds, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Chipping Campden in Chipping Campden, The Cotswolds
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Why go

Wool town with a curving high street and a 1627 Market Hall; start of the Cotswold Way.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in The Cotswolds, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Hidcote, 2.8 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Culture
Neighborhood
Chipping Campden
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in The Cotswolds, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Hidcote

    Arts and Crafts garden of hedged outdoor rooms, at its best in early summer.

    Outdoors · 2.8 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Broadway Tower

    Folly tower on a hilltop above Broadway with views across up to 16 counties.

    Sight · 3.0 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Stow-on-the-Wold

    Hilltop market town with antique shops and a church door framed by two yew trees.

    Activity · 8.7 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    The Porch House

    Inn in Stow that claims to be England's oldest, with beams and open fires.

    Drinks · 8.8 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Daylesford Organic Farm

    Organic farm shop, café and bakery in converted barns near Kingham.

    Food · 10 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Sudeley Castle

    Castle and gardens where Katherine Parr, Henry VIII's last queen, is buried.

    Sight · 10 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Chipping Campden is a stop on our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in The Cotswolds

Chipping Campden is our only activity pick in The Cotswolds; here is what else we recommend there. See the full The Cotswolds guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in The Cotswolds run from 42°F in January to 70°F in July; October is usually the wettest month. For Chipping Campden itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for The Cotswolds from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full The Cotswolds weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Chipping Campden, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
High St, Chipping Campden GL55 6AJ, UK
Coordinates
52.05069, -1.78070
Destination
The Cotswolds, United Kingdom

Chipping Campden: quick answers

How much time do you need at Chipping Campden?

Plan on about 2 hours at Chipping Campden. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Chipping Campden?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Walk 1 mile up to Dover's Hill for the view.

Is Chipping Campden free?

Yes, we list Chipping Campden as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Chipping Campden?

Chipping Campden is at High St, Chipping Campden GL55 6AJ, UK. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Chipping Campden?

Chipping Campden appears on London, the Cotswolds & Bath, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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