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Winchcombe

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Winchcombe

Winchcombe works well as a base: 15 minutes from Bishops Cleeve, 1km from Sudeley Castle.

Winchcombe is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 4,538, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Winchcombe sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Winchcombe to your route.

About Winchcombe

Winchcombe () is a market town and civil parish in the Borough of Tewkesbury in the county of Gloucestershire, England, situated 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Cheltenham. The population was recorded as 4,538 in the 2011 census and estimated at 5,347 in 2019. The town is located in the Cotswolds and has many features

Read more and buildings dating back to medieval times. In 2021 it was the primary strike site of the eponymous Winchcombe meteorite.

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Winchcombe offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Winchcombe located?

Winchcombe is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.9536 latitude, -1.9640 longitude.

What is the population of Winchcombe?

Winchcombe has a population of approximately 4,538 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
4,538
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.9536, -1.9640

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Winchcombe

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Sudeley Castle

A Tudor castle near Winchcombe, the only private home where a queen of England, Katherine Parr, lies buried.

1 km · about 5 min drive

racetrack

Prescott Speed Hill Climb

Famous Cotswolds hill climb owned by the Bugatti Owners' Club since 1937, twisting up through the grounds of Prescott House. Home of the celebrated La Vie en Bleu vintage festival.

5 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Snowshill

A timeless hilltop hamlet famed for its lavender fields and the eccentric manor of collector Charles Wade.

9 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Broadway Tower

A folly castle crowning the Cotswold escarpment at 1,024 feet, with views across 16 counties from the second-highest point.

12 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Bourton-on-the-Water

Picturesque Cotswolds village known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' for its elegant low bridges spanning the River Windrush.

16 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Stow-on-the-Wold

The highest Cotswold town, famed for its ancient market square and the yew-flanked north door of St Edward's Church.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Chipping Campden

A wool-trade gem with a curving High Street of golden terraces and the arched 17th-century Market Hall.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Bibury

Charming Cotswolds village famously described by William Morris as the most beautiful village in England, home to the iconic Arlington Row.

23 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Winchcombe

  • 48 kmSymonds Yat RockA famous viewpoint 504 feet above the River Wye, where peregrine falcons nest and the river performs a dramatic horseshoe bend.
  • 57 kmDevil's PulpitA narrow limestone pinnacle perched above the Wye Valley near Tintern Abbey, offering a dizzying view down through the forest canopy.
  • 72 kmClifton Suspension BridgeIsambard Kingdom Brunel's iconic 1864 suspension bridge soaring 75m above the Avon Gorge at Bristol, still carrying traffic and glowing with lights after dark.
  • 77 kmGospel PassThe highest road pass in Wales at 549m, a narrow single-track lane over the Black Mountains between Hay-on-Wye and Llanthony, with vast views across the Wye Valley from beneath Hay Bluff.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Winchcombe.

Bishops Cleeve

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 14,231

Charlton Kings

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9 km awayPop. 11,700

Cheltenham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 118,836

Broadway

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 km awayPop. 2,540

Bredon

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

13 km awayPop. 1,936

Tewkesbury

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

14 km awayPop. 20,360

Shurdington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

15 km awayPop. 1,798

Blockley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

15 km awayPop. 1,104

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