Things To Do In Chipping Campden

In the medieval period, Chipping Campden was an important wool trading town. Wool merchants would gather in the town to buy and sell wool, and the High Street was the center of this trade. The town’s wealth grew during this time, and many of the beautiful limestone buildings that line the High Street were built during this period.

Make sure to check out the Market Hall, a stunning 17th-century building in the middle of the street. Notice how smooth the cobbled stone floor is, which has been worn down over the years by foot traffic.

The Silk Mill is listed as Grade II by Historic England, as it retains many original features and is regarded as a nationally significant industrial building from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Certainly worth a visit, its historic atmosphere is experienced as soon as you enter.

The Chipping Campden History Society have a wealth of documents, artefacts, photographs and recorded memories of the town and local villages, which can help you dig deeper into the towns history and attractions.

Chipping Campden countryside is stunning and offer some great routes ranging from easy strolls to more challenging hikes. The town is the beginning and the end of the Cotswold Way, you could walk part of it by taking the 4.1 mile circular walk to Drover’s Hill. Whether you are interested in history, culture, or nature, there’s something for everyone in this charming Cotswolds town.