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The Butter Cross at Castle Combe📷 Ethan Doyle White, CC BY-SA 4.0

Castle Combe

Castle Combe, United Kingdom

History

A stone village of weavers’ cottages around a market cross and a packhorse bridge. Cars are not welcome in the street: use the car park at the top and walk down.

Nearest town
Castle Combe, United Kingdom
Category
History & culture
GPS
51.4935, -2.2295

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

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Campsites nearby

  • The Blackberries Camping ParkCampsite
    12 km from Castle Combe
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Southfield Farm Caravan SiteMotorhome stopover
    14 km from Castle Combe
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Knights Folly FarmCampsite
    18 km from Castle Combe
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip
  • The StablesCampsite
    18 km from Castle Combe
    TentsCaravansDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • The Three MagpiesCampsite
    19 km from Castle Combe · 14 pitches
    TentsCaravansShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Stowford Manor Farm CampingCampsite
    20 km from Castle Combe
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Castle Combe?

Castle Combe is in Castle Combe, United Kingdom, at GPS 51.4935, -2.2295. It is about 15 km from Bath.

Can you camp near Castle Combe?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Plough Lane Caravan Site, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 41 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Castle Combe?

Castle Combe is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Cotswold villages: Bath to Chipping Campden.

What is there to see near Castle Combe?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lacock (12 km), Roman Baths (15 km), Arlington Row (40 km) and Cheddar Gorge (44 km).

When is the best time to visit Castle Combe?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)