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Out and About in the Cotswolds
The Old Mission Church makes an ideal base from which to explore the Cotswolds National Park, which at some 787 square miles is the largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (ANOB) in Britain. The area is rich in history and there are many fabulous places to visit, great restaurants, pubs and cafes and events throughout the year.
The List Here is our list of recommendations - Also see Our Blog for more in-depth reviews
Nearby pubs & gastropubs
Opening and food times vary, check websites for details
Ebrington Arms, Ebrington - 2 miles
Our nearest pub, excellent food.
www.theebringtonarms.co.uk - Review and walking route
The Bakers Arms, Broad Campden - 3 miles
Charming village pub in walking distance, recently refurbished, check their website for menus and opening times. www.bakersarmsbroadcampden.co.uk
- See walking route here
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Great Western Arms, Blockley - 3 miles
Now under new management and gaining a great reputation, lots on including live music and quiz nights.
https://www.facebook.com/GreatWesternArmsBlockley
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The Crown, Blockley - 3 miles
Returning to popularity after many years of poor management & building a reputation for excellent currys.
Horse and Groom​ - Bourton-on-the-Hill - 5 miles
Recently refurbished and under new management it's been getting rave reviews - according to Giles Coren 'The best pub in England'
Pubonthehill.com
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Howard Arms, Ilmington - 5 miles
Gastropub/hotel, open 7 days, excellent food.
The George Townhouse, Shipston - 4 miles www.thegeorgeshipston.co.uk
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The Kings Arms, Mickleton - 4 miles www.kingsarmsmickleton.co.uk
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Fuzzy Duck, Armscote - 8 miles
Gastropub with good reputation.
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Plough Inn, Stretton on Fosse - 3 miles
Simple pub in walking distance
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The Black Horse, Shipston - 4 miles
Traditional characterful thatched pub.
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The Fleece, Bretforton - 5 miles
Historic pub run by the National Trust, open 7 days, good food too.
https://thefleeceinn.co.uk. Read our Review
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Red Lion, Long Compton - 10 miles
Excellent dining pub.
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The Falkland Arms - Historic pub in a pretty village - 18 miles
www.falklandarms.co.uk
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Many others in Chipping Campden, Moreton, Shipston etc
Vineyard
Little Oak Vineyard, Chipping Campden - 1.5 miles
Does excellent wine tastings all year round www.littleoakvineyard.com
Fine Dining
The Royal Oak, Whatcote - Michelin Star - 8 miles
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Henne, Moreton in Marsh - Fine dining w. tasting menu - 3 miles
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Dormy House / The Fish Hotel - Farncombe Estate, Broadway
Several dining options including Mo chefs table - 4 miles
www.dormyhouse.co.uk/eat
and a Seafood restaurant at www.thefishhotel.co.uk
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Restaurant Oxheart - Fine dining w. tasting menu - 10 miles
Excellent reputation but is booked up months ahead.
https://oxheart.superbexperience.com
Wild Rabbit, Kingham - Part of Daylesfod Organic - 14 miles
Restaurants and Cafes
Vegetable Matters Farm Shop & Cafe - 1.5 miles
Farm Shop and Cafe
www.vegetable-matters.co.uk Review and walking route
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Blockley Cafe, Blockley - Licensed, Artisan Café - 3 miles
Open seven days a week, 363 days a year
www.blockleycafe.co.uk
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Michael’s, Chipping Campden - Greek - 3 miles
www.michaelsmediterranean.co.uk
Charingworth Manor - Restaurant / Afternoon Teas - 2 miles
Open 7 days a week.
El Café, Shipston - Tapas - 3 miles
www.elcafe.co.uk
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Siam Cottage, Moreton in Marsh - Thai - 3 miles
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Huxley’s Cafe, Chipping Campden - Cafe - 3 miles
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Deluigi’s, Chipping Campden - family-run Italian bistro - 3 miles www.daluigi.co.uk
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Bower House, Shipston on Stour - Modern British - 3 miles
http://bower.house
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The Old Butchers, Stow on the Wold - Classic - 3 miles
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Quince & Clover, Great Tew - Classy Café, lovely setting - 18 miles
https://quinceandclover.co.uk. Read our Review
Restaurants with takeaway or delivery
Raj Mahal, Moreton in Marsh - 3 miles
www.rajmahal.one - 01608 651015
The Maharaja, Chipping. Campden - 3 miles
www.thevolunteerinn.net - 01386 840688
ASK Italian & Pizza - Moreton in Marsh - 3 miles
www.askitalian.co.uk - 01608 651119
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Crystal Palace Chinese, Chipping Campden - 3 miles
Cash take away only - 01386 840388
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Local food shops and supermarkets
Vegetable & Meat Matters, Farm Shop and Cafe - 1.5 miles
Blockley Village Shop & Café - Blockley - 2 miles
Mor Bakery - Sourdough Bakery & Café, Chipping Campden (Fri, Sat, Sun 9-2) - 3 miles
Todenham Farm Shop & Café - Excellent local produce & café open Weds-Sun- 5 miles
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Fillet & Bone - Upmarket Deli, Chipping Campden - 3 miles
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Tokes - Deli, Chipping Campden - 3 miles
Local Supermarkets
Co-op, Aldi - Moreton in Marsh - 3 miles
Co-op, Tesco - Shipston on Stour - 3 miles
Co-op, One Stop - Chipping Campden - 3 miles
Walks
We're putting our favourite walks on Komoot so visitors can download them and then get turn by turn directions on the Komoot App which is free to use.
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Circular walk from the Church to the Bakers Arms, Broad Campden
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Circular walk from the Church to the Ebrington Arms
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Historic houses & gardens nearby (eg National Trust)
Batsford Arbouretum, Batsford - 4 miles
www.batsarb.co.uk
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Snowshill Manor, Snowshill (NT) - 5 miles www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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Hidcote Manor Gardens, Hidcote (NT) - 5 miles www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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Kiftsgate Court Gardens, Hidcote - 5 miles
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Upton House (NT) - 15 miles
Chastleton House (NT) - 9 miles
Compton Verne, Warwickshire - 15 miles www.comptonverney.org.uk
Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe - 12 miles
Sezincote House and Garden - 4 miles
Mill Dene Garden, Blockley - 3 miles
Charlecote House (NT) - 12 miles
Days out
GWSR Steam Railway, Broadway - 9 miles
Take a steam train to Cheltenham! www.gwsr.com
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Stratford upon Avon - 20 miles
Famous for Shakespeare connections and theatre
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Cotswold Farm Park - 8 miles
Adam’s Farm from TV
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British Motor Museum, Gaydon - 11 miles
Best in the UK - Read our Review
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Cheltenham - 20 miles
Regency spa town famous for its festivals, good shopping too
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Cirencester - 24 miles
The ‘Capital of the Cotswolds’ good shopping and roman remains
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Oxford - 28 miles
Famed for its colleges and has lots of everything
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Bath - 53 miles
Famous Spa town, lots to see, the new spa is worth a visit
Nearby towns and villages of interest
Chipping Campden - 3 miles
Historic Cotswold wool town, historic building & fine church
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Moreton-in-Marsh - 4 miles
Historic Cotswold market town
Broadway - Historic Cotswold town, with good shops & hotels
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Stow-on-the-Wold - 10 miles
Historic Cotswold market town, with good shops & hotels
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Blockley - 3 miles
Pretty Cotswold village with fine walks in the woods
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Stanton and Stanway - 12 miles
Pretty villages with lovely walks and views
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Winchcombe - 17 miles
Charming market town with Sudeley Castle nearby
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Lower Slaughter - 13 miles
Pretty village with streams
Snowshill - 9 miles
Pretty Cotswold village, Snowshill Manor is a fine NT property
Kingham - 14 miles
Peaceful and secluded village with good dining pubs
Mickleton - 5 miles
Pretty Cotswold village, good walks
Bibury - 26 miles
Pretty waterside village, famous for Arlington Row almes houses
Painswick - 31 miles
Pretty Cotswold village with fine church
Castle Combe - 52 miles
Famous for its idyllic cottages and riverside setting
Stroud - 29 miles
South Cotswold market town, good for arts and crafts, good market on Saturdays
Nailsworth - 34 miles
Market town, Great for foodies.
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Other places of interest
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Broadway Tower - 3 miles
Famous for views over the Cotswold Escarpment, good walks into Broadway, gift shop and Café - www.broadwaytower.co.uk
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Diddly Squat Farm Shop & Cafe - 15 miles
Jeremy Clarkson's farm shop and Café. Open Weds to Sun.
Daylesford Farmshop Café and Spa - 14 miles
Upmarket farmshop, café, lifestyle
www.daylesford.com
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Alain Rouveure Gallery and Café, Todenham - 4 miles
Specialising in Nepalese arts and crafts
Cotswold Distillery - 9 miles
Very popular distillery tours, shop, cafe and events
www.cotswoldsdistillery.com. Read our Review
Whichford Pottery - 9 miles
World-renowned family run pottery producing the highest quality hand made frostproof terracotta flowerpots, excellent cafe too.
www.whichfordpottery.com
Court Barn Museum and Shop - 3 miles
Chipping Campden's own museum of the Arts and Crafts movement and its legacy with excellent shop with work by local crafts people.
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Cotswold Water Park - 12 miles
Cotswold Wildlife Park - 23 miles
www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk
Birdland Park & Gardens, Stratford upon Avon - 14 miles
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Sporting facilities
Cheltenham Race Course - 25 miles
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Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre - 25 miles
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Cotswold Driving Experiences - 26 miles
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Prescott Hill Climb and Bugatti Trust Museum - 20 miles
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Cycle Hire
Cycles can be hired at Broadway Tower and Ty Cycles in Chipping Norton.
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Events Just some of the interesting annual events in the area
PaxFest - July
Biannual music festival held on Paxford village green. This year 19th July 2025
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Paxford Point to Point - Easter Monday
Fun family day out at a local race event with bars, food stalls, hospitality, dog show, hound displays, trade stands and children’s amusements.
www.northcotswoldhunt.co.uk/point-to-point
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Cheltenham Festivals - Spring to Autumn
These include Horse Racing, Jazz, Music and Literature Festivals.
See websites for dates www.cheltenhamfestivals.org and www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham-festival
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Cotswold Olimpiks and Scuttlebrook Wake - Spring
Centuries old fun and games on Dovers Hill www.olimpickgames.co.uk and in Chipping Campden
Blockley and Chipping Campden Open Gardens - Summer
A chance to wander around some glorious private Cotswold gardens and enjoy some tea and cake!
www.ngs.org.uk/blockley and www.chippingcampdenonline.org/chipping-campden-open-gardens
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Longborough Opera - Summer
Fabulous opera season in a beautiful setting, May to August www.lfo.org.uk
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Blenheim Palace - All year round
UNESCO world heritage site and one of the most important houses in the UK with Shows and festivals throughout the year.
www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on
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Malvern 3 Counties Showground - All year round
RHS Malvern Spring and Autumn shows among many others. www.threecounties.co.uk/events
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Prescott and Shelsey Walsh Hillclimbs - All year round
Two of the best motorracing venues in the Country are just a pleasant drive away with events throughout the year.
www.prescotthillclimb.co.uk and www.shelsleywalsh.com
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The Big Feastival (August bank holiday)
Situated on Alex James’ farm in the North Cotswolds, this three day foodie extravaganza also features a cracking musical line up.
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Moreton Show - First Saturday in September
A proper traditional farm show with Crafts, Food, Drink, Dog Shows, farm animals and machinery - www.moretonshow.co.uk