Winchcombe
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Market town and civil parish in Gloucestershire, England
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 and buildings dating back to medieval times. In 2021 it was the primary strike site of the eponymous Winchcombe meteorite.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 4,538
- Coordinates
- 51.954, -1.964
- Timezone
- Europe/London
Overview of Winchcombe
Winchcombe is the kind of small settlement you find in England, United Kingdom. Its resident count stands at approximately 4,538. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around sports, culture and adventure and you will not run out of ideas. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Winchcombe
Sports in Winchcombe
(3)Winchcombe records Hiking, Hiking Trails and Walking Trails under sports. All of it is drawn from Winchcombe's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Winchcombe
(2)For culture, expect Castles and Monuments. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Winchcombe.
Adventure in Winchcombe
(1)For adventure, expect Treasure Hunts. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Winchcombe.
Best time to visit Winchcombe
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Winchcombe is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in England and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Winchcombe that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Winchcombe known for?
- Winchcombe, in England, United Kingdom, is best known for sports, culture and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 4,538 residents.
- What can you do in Winchcombe?
- Recorded activities in Winchcombe include Hiking, Hiking Trails, Walking Trails, Castles and Monuments. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Winchcombe?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Winchcombe located?
- Winchcombe is located in England, United Kingdom. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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