Winchcombe Town Centre
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Hungry?
Fine dining in a medieval half-timbered building. Excellent for a treat after a long day.
Thirsty?
Outdoor drinking water tap at the recreation ground on Abbey Terrace.
Need a break?
Small, friendly campsite on the edge of town. Hot showers, basic facilities, and lovely views.
Need supplies?
Well-stocked village shop with fresh bread, snacks, drinks, and basic camping supplies.
Winchcombe: Capital of Mercia
In Saxon times, Winchcombe was the capital of its own shire and home to a great abbey. Today, traces of this ancient importance survive in its street plan. Winchcombe was once the capital of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Winchcombeshire, with a powerful Benedictine abbey founded in 798 AD. The abbey was demolished during the Dissolution of the Monasteries u...
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