Another of Winchcombes grand buildings is St. Peters Church, which is adorned with gargoyles and grotesques.
Winchcombe has a proud history of rambunctiousness.
Too competitive, in fact, and with zero duties being paid to the crown.
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This, of course, displeased Charles II, who consequently banned British tobacco.
How did the people of Winchcombe respond?
By continuing to grow tobacco and fighting off soldiers sent to burn the crops.
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Theres more traditional fare to be experienced in Winchcombes old pubs.
A favorite of mine is the 15th-centuryLion Inn, thanks in part to its large open fireplace.
You may even come away with an original piece, perhaps painted by the owner/artist Guy Warner himself.
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“There are several galleries and shops selling local handmade crafts here,” Guy toldTravel + Leisure.
Just about all the shops youll find here are independently owned by people living in Winchcombe.
Archway Barn, Footlights, and Barnbury are stocked with fashion, furniture, and a cornucopia of curios.
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On Feb. 28, 2021, ameteorite struck a Winchcombe driveway.
Compared to this, the neolithic burial ground atBelas Knapseems like the recent past.
On a clear day, you may even be able to spot the hills ofWalesin the far distance.
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No wonder this town is known as the “walking capital of the Cotswolds.”
Just beyond Winchcombe are the ruins ofHailes Abbey, founded in 1246 and once a center of monastic life.
In theCotswolds, honey-colored stone buildings are nestled in valleys that are a patchwork of fields and forest.
Everywhere you go, youll find quintessentially English scenes.
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There are many more subtle subjects for your camera, too.
Or, the steam trains puffing out of Winchcombe station on their way to Broadway or Cheltenham.
Or, the stable doors of old coaching inns.
Just dont expect to join a coach trip with hundreds of other tourists.
