Chipping Campden Old Time Marketplace

Market shelter in village center

Different reasons are given for the naming of the Cotswolds region in England. One reason says the area was named for Codwald, a man from the 12th century who owned high forest land. Another explanation says "cots" are shelters built specifically for sheep and "wolds" denotes the gently rolling hills of the area.

Some villages, like Chipping Campden and Chipping Norton, get their name from the word "cheapen," which is the medieval word for "market." The market in Chipping Campden, located in the heart of the village, was built in the 12th century. Chipping Campden is also the perfect village for sampling scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam. During the winter, be sure to locate a tea shop with a burning fire and grab the closest table!