Welcome to the Official website for

Winchcombe Town Council

We hope that you find the site both helpful and informative.

Winchcombe Town today has a population of about 5,000, and nestles in a steep sided valley in the heart of the Cotswolds, close to Cleeve Hill. It has a very long history, having been established about 1,000 years ago, and in the Middle Ages was in the centre of an important wool producing area. This history has left a rich legacy, and there is much to see and enjoy in the area.

The magnificent surrounding countryside is of national importance, being an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Special Landscape Area. This, and the attractiveness of the Town itself, has made Winchcombe a very desirable place to live, and a tourist attraction in its own right. Being close to the beautiful Sudeley Castle, with its colourful history and magnificent grounds, further enhances this natural attraction.

Winchcombe has a busy shopping centre catering for every-day needs, as well as specialist shops offering high quality merchandise. There are several good hostelries serving fine wines and beers with mouth-watering pub food, as well as top quality Michelin-rated restaurants. Local B&Bs provide welcome rest for the weary traveller.

The people of Winchcombe are friendly and warm-hearted, and you will find a very warm welcome should you decide to visit.

Winchcombe Town Council contact details:

Clerk:

• Mrs Terry Willett,
• Winchcombe Town Council,
• Abbey Fields Community Centre,
  Back Lane,
  Winchcombe,
  Cheltenham,
  Gloucestershire. GL54 5QH.
• Telephone: 01242-604087
• E-mail: info@winchcombetc.plus.com