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About Castle Combe
Once called the prettiest village in England, which along with a starring role in the 1966 film Dr Doolittle where the town was dressed up as a seaport, Castle Combe is still one of the prettiest villages to visit in England. As recently as 2001 it was awarded the title of 'Most Picturesque Village' by British Heritage Magazine's 2001 Traveller's Choice Awards. Situated on the southern edge of the Cotswolds in a valley, Castle Combe found its wealth in the wool trade with the villages picturesque river 'ByBrook' powering the mills. Visitors to the village park at the top of the hill and wonder down into the village where they can enjoy walking round this lovely setting. Most buildings are made of the typical Cotswold limestone with its manor being built of the stone from the Norman castle that sat above the village.
In its center is the 14th century Market Cross with old water pump beside it. The best view is said to be from by the old weavers cottage across the bridge.
The village has its own museum, a small museum containing local artifacts, old photos and maps and a look at the history of the village and surrounding area, well worth a visit.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Castle Combe
| Castle Combe Motor Racing Circuit | (0.9 miles, 1.4 km) | Pictures |
| Dyrham Park | (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Lacock Abbey | (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Westonbirt Arboretum | (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Malmesbury Abbey | (8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Abbey House Gardens | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Beckford's Tower & Museum | (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Bowood House & Gardens | (9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Buildings of Bath Museum | (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Bath Assembly Rooms | (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Bath Museum of Costume | (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Bath Abbey | (9.7 miles, 15.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Jane Austen Centre | (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Bath Pump Rooms | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Roman Baths | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
All attractions in Castle CombeAll attractions in WiltshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Castle Combe
Chippenham in the county of Wiltshire (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction SE)
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Reybridge in the county of Wiltshire (7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction SE)
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Lacock in the county of Wiltshire (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction SE)
Gatherings of graceful medieval houses line the streets of Lacock
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Malmesbury in the county of Wiltshire (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction NE)
The town stakes its claim to be the oldest borough in England on the fact that it was granted a charter in the year 924 by King Edward
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Bath in the county of Somerset (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction SW)
Bath is an elegant city famous for its fascinating history, its beautiful Georgian architecture and its Roman remains.
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Bradford-on-Avon in the county of Wiltshire (10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction S)
Beautiful old town with a rich mixture of mellow Bath stone properties to be seen along ancient winding streets.
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Wotton under Edge in the county of Gloucestershire (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction NW)
This charming Cotswold village boasts a finely restored 14th-15th century church which retains some good brasses and an old Organ...
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Crudwell in the county of Wiltshire (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction NE)
Visitors will find this a restful place, there is a serene atmosphere, pleasant properties in lovely country lanes, and a nice friendly village inn.
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Trowbridge in the county of Wiltshire (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction S)
Trowbridge is a historic town crammed with attractive stone buildings. It originated as a settlement along the Biss and flourished from the wool and weaving trades and from these periods there remain many magnificent merchant houses.
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Nailsworth in the county of Gloucestershire (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction N)
Nailsworth is a handsome town that has a history stretching back to beyond Roman times.
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Dursley in the county of Gloucestershire (13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction NW)
Dursley is an ancient place, set in lush greenery to the edge of the Cotswolds in the midst of the beautiful Vale of Berkley, close to the River Severn.
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Bristol in the county of Somerset (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction W)
Bristol Zoo is not this great city's only claim to fame
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Ewen in the county of Gloucestershire (16.0 miles, 25.7 km, direction NE)
Leafy lanes, tree lined roads and thatched country cottages form the character of this delightful hamlet through which an infant river Thames courses on its way through the lovely Cotswolds.
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Beckhampton in the county of Wiltshire (16.2 miles, 26.1 km, direction E)
This delightful hamlet lies in one of the richest natural history area's in England, containing the burial places of people from pre-history and almost unknown centuries.
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Broad Hinton in the county of Wiltshire (16.4 miles, 26.3 km, direction E)
Broad Hinton is found in the spacious countryside a few miles south-west of Swindon, close to the Ridgeway Path.
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All towns in WiltshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| M4 Junction 17 | (4.6 miles, 7.5 km, direction E) |
| Chippenham Station | (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction SE) |
| M4 Junction 18 (Tormarton Interchange) | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction W) |
| Melksham Station | (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction SE) |
| Bristol International Airport | (22.6 miles, 36.3 km, direction W) |
| Cardiff International Airport | (49.1 miles, 79.0 km, direction W) |
| Castle Combe to London | (90.5 miles, 145.6 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Castle Combe
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Castle Combe center |
| The Castle Inn Hotel | (0.2 miles, 0.4 km) |
| The Manor House Hotel And Golf Club | (0.4 miles, 0.6 km) |
| Lucknam Park Hotel | (3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction SW) |
| Stanton Manor Hotel & Restaurant | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction E) |
| Rudloe Hall Hotel | (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction S) |
| Cross Hands Hotel | (5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction NW) |
| Bodkin House Hotel | (6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction NW) |
| Bell House Hotel & Restaurant | (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction E) |
| The Kings Arms | (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction N) |
| Hinton Grange Hotel | (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction W) |
| All hotels in Castle Combe |
