About Northleach
Northleach was an important wool town in the 14th and 15th centuries, when its merchants built one of the finest parish churches in the country — the so-called 'Cathedral of the Cotswolds'. The town never grew much beyond that, and is today one of the most intact small market towns in the region.
The High Street curves north–south through the centre, lined by an 18th-century coaching inn, the original Cotswold market square, and a 1791 prison-courtroom that is now a small museum.
The Cotswold Guide Top Tips
- Park free in the Market Place — Northleach has the most generous free parking of any small Cotswold town.
- The Wheatsheaf Inn does some of the best pub food in the central Cotswolds; book at weekends.
Attractions in Northleach
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Where to eat & drink
The Wheatsheaf Inn
Reinvented coaching inn with rooms, a smart bar and a strong food reputation.
The Sherborne Arms
Traditional pub on the market square with proper Cotswold beers.
Getting there
By car
midway between Burford and Cheltenham on the A40 (35 minutes from Cheltenham, 25 from Burford). Free parking in the Market Place.
By bus
855 from Cirencester.
Best time to visit
Year-round; the church is open daily and is at its best in low winter sun. The town's farmers' market runs on the second Saturday of each month.
Find accommodation near Northleach
Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering cottages within easy reach of Northleach — browse availability for your dates on Booking.com.
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Within 10 miles, ordered by distance.
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Major footpaths that pass through
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