Winchcombe to Broadway

Winchcombe is an ancient Saxon borough that thrived as a medieval wool town. As you pass the Church of St. Peter's on your left, look out for the grotesque gargoyles lining the parapets.

A detour to Sudeley Castle can be taken by turning right down Vineyard Street, just after the church and the old alms houses. Sudeley Castle is the former home of Catherine Parr - the last wife of Henry VIII.

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Town Hall Clock - Winchcombe
If this detour is not taken you will continue through the town - look out for the town clock on the front of the town hall and the seven - holed stocks.

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Seven-Holed Stocks - Winchcombe
Gargoyle - Winchcombe Church Opposite the town hall the Old George Inn can be seen - a 16th century half timbered building - now apartments but was once an Inn for Pilgrims.

Continue out of Winchcombe along the B4632 to Broadway passing the ruins of Hailes Abbey just outside Winchcombe. 		The Old George Inn - Winchcombe

The Abbey was founded in 1246 and destroyed by Henry VIII during the 16th century. The remains of the Cistercian Abbey are open to visitors.

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Part of the Hailes Abbey ruins

Further down the road on your right you will pass the old steam trains of the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire railways. Enjoy a ride on the preserved railway line on weekends and bank holidays. The train goes from Toddington, through Winchcombe and on to Gotherington where it turns around and returns to Toddington.

Train at Toddington Station

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The journey continues over the roundabout and passes the village of Stanway where you can see the Jacobean Gate House at the entrance to Stanway House.

Continue along this winding country road and you will reach the village of Broadway.
Winchcombe Station