CHIPPING CAMPDEN NEWS
The Howse that was so fayre
The Howse that was so fayre - Discovering Old Campden House and Gardens, new information from archaeology and research will be available in a book to be launched in Sept 2018. There will be an open weekend on Sat 15th and Sun 16th Sept between 11am and 4pm when the...
read moreGordon Russell Museum – Broadway
The Gordon Russell Museum - Broadway The museum celebrates the life and work of renowned furniture designer Sir Gordon Russell and his company. Schooled in the Arts and Crafts tradition of the Cotswolds, Gordon Russell believed that the hand crafted tradition of...
read moreNew Amateur Photo competition in Campden
Campden Information Centre and The Bantam Tea rooms reveal details of a new amateur photo competition in Campden We are holding a photographic competition this Summer and would like you to enter your shots of Chipping Campden in the following categories: Unusual...
read moreCampden Town F.C. Under 11’s new players wanted
Players Wanted for Campden Town FC under 11's Ambassador League - Evesham Newly registered Chipping Campden Town Under 11* Football Team will be running ‘open’ training sessions in August at Cotswold Leisure, Chipping Campden School. The first of three sessions will...
read moreMoreton in Marsh show
Moreton in Marsh show, the Countryside in a day....farming,food and family fun. One of the country’s biggest one-day agricultural shows has something for everyone to see, do, taste and buy. That’s its appeal and what organisers pride themselves on providing. There are...
read moreOpen Gardens weekend in Campden
Open Gardens weekend, Campden.This is an annual event held over a weekend every June for the last 35 years and has proved extremely popular with visitors and locals alike. it is also an opportunity to show case our beautiful town. There always around 30 gardens, large...
read moreChipping Campden’s High St. bucks the trend
Chipping Campden's High Street bucks the trend. It has seen a number of new additions to its High Street in the last year, which the chairman of Campden Business Forum, Nick West, claims is in sharp contrast to many places in the country. He said: "Wherever you turn...
read moreScuttlebrook Wake is only a week away
Scuttlebrook Wake is reliant on the community of Chipping Campden to show the spirit of Campden and therefore we would urge everyone in the community to get involved whether that be the fancy dress parade, window competition, watching events in the Square or visiting...
read moreRoadworks affecting Chipping Campden & District
There are more roadworks planned in our area between now and the end of May, the one that will create the most holdups will that on Aston Road. Please see the map for more information. Main events effecting Campden as follows:- Aston Road, Chipping Campden between...
read moreBreaking News B4035 Road closure
The B4035 from the Gloucestershire County Boundary to Clay Lane, Chipping Campden will be closed from today, 25th April, until the 2nd May (not including weekends). During the closure times of 0730 to 1730 a gateman will be in place at either end of the closure to...
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Dover’s Games Cancelled for 2017
Robert Dover's Games cancelled this year. It is with reluctance and much regret that the decision has been taken to cancel this year’s planned Robert Dover’s Cotswold Olimpick Games which was due to take place on Friday 2nd June 2017. This is not a decision that has...
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Campden Local Businesses Propel School Team to Silverstone
A team of three local students from Chipping Campden Academy and The Cotswold School recently took part in the ‘F1 in Schools Technology Challenge’ South West Regional Finals. Thanks to the support in the form of sponsorship from many Campden businesses, the team came...
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Chipping Campden’s Neighbourhood Development Plan Published
Chipping Campden's neighbourhood development plan published. This plan is part of the Goverment's approach to planning set out in the "Localism Act" which came into force in April 2012. The plan identifies the opportunities and the issues facing the Town and Parish,...
read moreCampden’s new butchers shop Fillet and Bone
Campden's new butchers shop Fillet and Bone opens today in L.Smith's old premises in the High St .Midlands entrepreneurs Chris Gates and Pat Willins bought the old L Smith Family Butchers when it closed in the autumn of 2016. Renowned restaurateur Barry Hancox, who...
read moreThe Bulletin is Back at Campden Online
The Bulletins back online at www.campdenonline.org We are pleased to announce that marvellous local paper the Campden Bulletin is back online at www.campdenonline.org We have now added the latest editions following the revamp of the site. This worthy journal of life...
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13 Amazing Facts About Chipping Campden
Did you know That......... 1) The gardens at Burnt Norton House, just outside Campden, provided the inspiration for T. S. Eliot’s “Burnt Norton" one of the "Four Quartets", written after a casual and chance visit there in 1934. Apparently Eliot thought the place...
read moreChipping Campden church tower is county’s best
The church tower of St James in Chipping Campden has been named as one of the 50 best medieval church towers or spires in England. The Tower features in a new book by architect, Julian Flannery, which is the result of five years research.When he visited the church...
read moreLocal Business Man sponsors Sth African boys Football Team
Local Business Man, Mike Honour of Mike Honour Lattice Windows, has put himself in the frame for a sponsorship of a boy’s football team in South Africa. He said, “The Cotswolds are such a lovely place to live. I feel very privileged to have lived and worked here for...
read morePrincess Royal visits Chipping Campden
Staff at Robert Welch, our own internationally renowned design studio were delighted to welcome a royal visitor to their Cotswold HQ here in Chipping Campden. They were visited by the Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, on the 20th Jan as part of the celebrations to...
read moreChipping Campden is in demand
Chipping Campden is included in the list of most in-demand areas of the UK according to research findings released through Trip Advisor, this is because the demand for holiday lets outstrips the supply.Holiday rental website www.holidayLettings.co.uk booking activity...
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Visit Chipping Campden in 2017
Make your year memorable with a visit to Chipping Campden and experience: The Chipping Campden High Street, described by noted Historian GM Trevelyan as “ the most beautiful village street now left in the island”. Campden contains the 2nd highest density of listed...
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Campden Online Re-Launches
The official website for Chipping Campden has been re-launced today right on time for Christmas. The site features a fully responsive design and brand new layout. The site will continue to grow to further support visitors and residents of the town. If you would...
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Christmas Post is Back
Christmas post this year for Campden and Ebrington will happen under the Tourist Information Centre. Cards will be taken in at the TIC as usual from 1st of December until 4pm on 10th December. The price per card is still only 20p. The cards will be delivered by...
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Fireworks Raise £3,000 for Schools
SPECTATORS flocked to watch bursts of sparkling colour fill the night sky above on bonfire night. St James’ and Ebrington Primary School arranged a dazzling display which took place at Chipping Campden Recreation Ground on Saturday. Along with the pyrotechnics, there...
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Vase Stolen
A DISTINCTIVE vase was stolen from an antiques store in Chipping Campden last week. A £600 valued multi-coloured vase with a rainforest pattern was stolen from Stuart House Antiques. The shopkeeper was dealing with another customer when a women entered the High...
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