Castle Combe
United Kingdom
The village of Castle Combe, once voted the prettiest village in England, is a great example of a Cotswold village. Your guide will take you on a walking tour of this tiny village and will explain about the history of the Cotswolds and the village. At the end of the tour there will be a stop to enjoy a culinary experience which all visitors to England should try - the traditional English Cream Tea! (Scones with cream & jam and a pot of tea).
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Castle Combe
Welcome to Castle Combe, frequently and justifiably described as the prettiest village in England. You are standing at the edge of a settlement that appears to have completely defied the forward march of time. …
Listen in the app2The Market Square and Cross
We have now arrived at the very heart of the village, standing in the central Market Square. Before you stands the Market Cross, a stone structure resting upon four weathered columns beneath a tiled roof. …
Listen in the app3The Castle Inn and Archway
Standing in the Market Square, turn your attention to the building occupying the prime real estate adjacent to the Cross. This is the Castle Inn, a structure whose origins stretch all the way back to the twelfth century. …
Listen in the app4Saint Andrew's Church Exterior
Just east of the market cross, we approach the imposing and beautiful structure of Saint Andrew's Church. The building before you is the spiritual centerpiece of Castle Combe, and its architectural evolution perfectly mirrors the…
Listen in the app5Saint Andrew's Church Interior
Crossing the threshold into Saint Andrew's Church, the atmosphere immediately shifts. The ambient noise of the village is replaced by a profound, echoing stillness, and the sunlight is filtered through beautifully colored stained…
Listen in the app6The Historic Lane and Ellen's Cottage
Leaving the church behind, we now walk south along the main residential lane of the village. This street offers an unparalleled opportunity to study the vernacular architecture of the Cotswolds up close. …
Listen in the app7The Dower House
Continuing along the lane, you will soon notice a substantial, highly distinctive building on your left. This is the Dower House, easily identifiable by its four prominent, peaked gables facing the street. …
Listen in the app8Water Lane and The Bybrook Bridge
We have now reached the southern extremity of the village, descending to the point where Water Lane meets the bridge over the Bybrook River. Turn around and look back up the street you just walked down. …
Listen in the app9The Manor House and Italian Gardens
From the quiet banks of the river, we must retrace our steps slightly and diverge toward the grand estate that borders the village: The Manor House. Situated on three hundred and sixty acres of lush, rolling parkland, this…
Listen in the app10Closing
As our scholarly journey through Castle Combe comes to a close, it is fitting to return to the edge of the Bybrook River and take one final look at this extraordinary valley. We have traced the narrative of this community from…
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What is Castle Combe?
Castle Combe is a place in United Kingdom with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.4986, -2.2250 |
| Last updated |