In the Gloucestershire Cotswolds sits Chipping Campden, one of the most visually stunning tourist destinations in the United Kingdom. Campden is ideal for either a full vacation or a short break, with the family or individually, with friends or family, there is something to suit everyone and the easy road access allows for easy accessibility. The location in central, North Cotswolds also means it would be the perfect destination for a touring holiday around the surrounding area.
Attractions to enjoy in Chipping Campden include those of historical, natural and modern means. The Batsford Arboretum and Wild Garden is a park and woodland covering fifty-five acres with a collection of over 1500 shrubs. The stunning scenery and amazing walks really brings a sense of all over calm and tranquillity whilst you take in the sights, sounds and smells of Britain through the seasons. Also nearby is the Painswick Rococo Garden, a unique example of an 18th Century garden from the brief Rococo period, which combines contemporary buildings, ponds, vista and more to make a breathtaking example of natural beauty. Hidden in the Cotswold Valley, the flamboyant design combines formality and informality and creates an almost mystical quality at any point during the seasons.
Another amazing sight to behold in Chipping Campden is Broadway Tower, an Ancient Monument standing as one of England's highest viewpoints. Broadway Tower is the second highest viewpoint in the Cotswold ridge and offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding area. Broadway Tower is a perfect example of an 18th Century Gothic Folly and as it was erected in 1799 it serves as an amazing piece of history.
Chipping Campden also hosts a surprisingly large number of establishments catering to all of your culinary tastes. A large number of these restaurants offer locally sourced produce as well as having received esteemed awards. Chipping Campden also offers you a range of pubs and inns. Events such as music festivals and arts fairs also run all year round, so you're guaranteed to experience entertainment, culture, knowledge and beauty, all in the comfort of one location and the excellent transport links allow you to freely explore the surrounding areas.
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