Castles · West Midlands
Chipping Campden
In or near Ebrington.
Chipping Campden — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Broadway · 6.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Chipping Campden is a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Chipping Campden is a picturesque market town located in the Cotswolds, known for its stunning architecture and historical significance. Visitors can explore the charming High Street, which features elegant terraced houses made from Cotswold limestone, and enjoy the town's conservation area.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chipping Campden is a market town located in the West Midlands, known for its historical architecture. It features a variety of buildings from the 14th to the 17th centuries, showcasing the Cotswold style. The town is a notable example of a traditional English market town, reflecting its rich heritage.
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Background
History
The name Chipping derives from Old English cēping, meaning 'market' or 'market-place'; the same element is found in other towns such as Chipping Norton, Chipping Sodbury and Chipping (now High) Wycombe. One of the oldest buildings in the town is the Grade I listed Market Hall, built by Sir Baptist Hicks in 1627 and is still in use. The building was intended as a shelter for merchants and farmers selling their wares, with the arched side walls open to allow light and customers to enter. The grand early perpendicular Cotswold wool church, Church of St James, with its medieval altar frontals (c. 1500), cope (c. 1400) and 17th century monuments, includes a monument to silk merchant Sir Baptist…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0520, -1.7790
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Chipping Campden
- Postcode
- GL55 6HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Broadway — 6.4 km
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Chipping Campden (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chipping Campden?
- Chipping Campden is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL55 6HB), in the parish of Chipping Campden.
- What is Chipping Campden?
- Chipping Campden — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chipping Campden?
- The nearest railway station is Broadway, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL55 6HB.
- Is Chipping Campden a protected site?
- Yes — Chipping Campden is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Chipping Campden charge admission?
- Chipping Campden typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Chipping Campden?
- The nearest railway station is Broadway, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL55 6HB.