Old Campden House

Sir Baptist Hicks, a prosperous London merchant, built this Jacobean manor in the early 1600s as a display of wealth and status. What survives today—the elegant gatehouses, stable blocks, and garden walls—gives you a real sense of the house's original grandeur and the skill of the craftspeople who built it.

The ruins carry the imprint of the English Civil War. In 1645, Royalist forces deliberately set fire to the main house to prevent it falling into Parliamentarian hands, leaving it partially destroyed. Walking among the remaining structures, you can start to picture what this place once was, understand its original scale, and appreciate the craftsmanship invested in its design.

It's an evocative spot that rewards a quiet wander, and works particularly well as part of a longer walk from Chipping Campden itself. The market town is just nearby with plenty of shops, cafes, and pubs where you can grab something to eat or drink. If you're exploring more widely, Broadway and Moreton-in-Marsh are both within easy reach and offer their own attractions if you want to extend your time in the area.