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Sight Winchcombe, The Cotswolds

Sudeley Castle

A sight in Winchcombe, The Cotswolds, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Summer.

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Sudeley Castle in Winchcombe, The Cotswolds
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Why go

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

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in The Cotswolds, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Broadway Tower, 7.4 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Winchcombe
Price
$$
Time needed
2.5 hr
Best time
Summer

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Broadway Tower

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

    Sight · 7.4 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Stow-on-the-Wold

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

    Activity · 10.0 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    The Porch House

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

    Drinks · 10 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Chipping Campden

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

    Activity · 10 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Hidcote

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

    Outdoors · 13 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Daylesford Organic Farm

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

    Food · 13 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

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

More sights to see in The Cotswolds

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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 Sudeley Castle itself, we suggest: Summer.

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

Getting there

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Address
Winchcombe, Cheltenham GL54 5JD, UK
Coordinates
51.94738, -1.95611
Destination
The Cotswolds, United Kingdom
Website
sudeleycastle.co.uk

Sudeley Castle: quick answers

How much time do you need at Sudeley Castle?

Plan on about 2.5 hours at Sudeley Castle. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Sudeley Castle?

Our pick: Summer. Insider tip: Check opening dates; it closes in winter.

Where is Sudeley Castle?

Sudeley Castle is at Winchcombe, Cheltenham GL54 5JD, UK. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Sudeley Castle?

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

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