Chipping Campden
Chipping Campden
Chipping Campden has been described as the quintessential English village and the jewel of the Cotswolds. That term could be applied equally to many other beautiful Cotswold towns , Chipping Campden has a certain charm which together with the beautiful buildings and the fact that it is one of the best preserved make it a must see for visitors to the Cotswolds.
The town is important historically as it has a remarkable Market hall this was built by Sir Baptist Hicks who grew wealthy by lending money to king James I he spent his wealth on the town and as well as the famous hall he also constructed a row of alms-houses.
The church of St James is a fine wool church and nearby are the Wool-staplers hall the Town hall and Grevel house completing a picture that has not changed for centuries.
The hill above the town is also the venue for the Cotswolds Dover’s Olympicks an event sanctioned by King James I in 1612 and resurrected in 1963 this has such events as shin kicking and sack racing.
The artist and designer Landseer particularly liked Campden and T.S Elliot was a frequent visitor to nearby Burnt Norton.
Activities in Chipping Campden
Gardens
Kiftsgate Court Gardens - Three generations of woman gardeners
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