Is winchcombe worth visiting?
Winchcombe is the perfect escape from the hectic tourist hot spots. This calm, charming Cotswold town offers a shopping experience with tranquillity. Winchcombe offers great walks, a lot of history, an annual Walking Festival and guided and self-guided walks in picturesque countryside.
Is winchcombe a village or town?
Winchcombe Town The ancient Anglo Saxon town of Winchcombe is situated in a beautiful Cotswold valley mid-way between Broadway and Cheltenham (approx each 15 minutes away by car). The name Winchcombe means ‘valley with a bend’, and today the town still retains street which curve gracefully along the ‘combe’.
Was winchcombe the capital of Mercia?
The site was first settled when Cenwulf, King of Mercia, founded an abbey here in the 8th century. Winchcombe, which means ‘Valley-with-a-bend’, went on to become the capital of Mercia, an important Saxon town with the right to mint its own coins.
How old are the houses in Winchcombe?
Although the town wall has long vanished, Winchcombe retains much of its medieval layout, with a mixture of timber-framed and Cotswold limestone buildings along its High Street, some dating back to the 15th century. Winchcombe’s position on the Cotswold Way keeps it popular with walkers and history fans.
What is the best town to stay in the Cotswolds?
10 best places to stay in the Cotswolds
- Burford: best for afternoon tea.
- Bibury: best for view seekers.
- Gloucester: best for shopping.
- Chipping Norton: best for couples.
- Broadway: best for art lovers.
- Tewkesbury: best for history buffs.
- Cirencester: best for family fun.
- Stroud: best for foodies.
When did winchcombe become a town?
Winchcombe was still growing in importance and in 1007 it became the centre of its own county, Winchcombeshire, which lasted a mere ten years before being absorbed into Gloucestershire. Edward the Confessor was said to have granted the town a market.
What county is winchcombe in?
Gloucestershire
Winchcombe, village (parish), Tewkesbury borough, administrative and historic county of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated on the River Isbourne, near the western edge of the Cotswolds. Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, Eng.
Is there free parking in Winchcombe?
Parking. Abbey Terrace, GL54 5LL, close to the High Street has free, two-hour parking, with 2 disabled bays. There are 6 disabled bays on North Street, GL54 5PS.
What is the best time of year to visit the Cotswolds?
Spring and autumn months (March to May and September to November) are ideal times of year to visit the Cotswolds. Enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves on the trees or the spring flowers as you explore the villages and countryside.