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Dover's Hill
A natural amphitheatre on a spur of the Cotswolds, with views over the Vale of Evesham
Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
Important notice
Higher than usual winds are forecast on Sunday 22nd December. Our property remains open but we encourage our visitors to take care in our woodland spaces.
Opening times for 21 December 2024
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Parking at Dover’s Hill is pay-by-app via JustPark. Signal in the car park is limited, so payment can be completed before, during or after your visit if required. Parking charges at Dover’s Hill are £1 for an hour, £3 for half a day and £4 for a day – parking is free for National Trust members. For info, follow the instructions on the signs in the car park.
Dogs allowed
Dogs must be on leads due to grazing livestock.
Level access and hard track from car park to view point. Sloping and uneven ground - steep in places. Assistance dogs welcome
Level access/terrain
Level access through pedestrian gate on hard track from car park to viewpoint.
Steps/uneven terrain
Turning north from the view point the going is level, mildly undulating grass, giving expansive views over the Vale of Evesham. Below this top area the ground becomes steeper and more undulating.
By road
1 mile (1.6km) north-west of Chipping Campden on the B4035 between Evesham and Shipston-on-Stour
Parking: Small car park (National Trust)
On foot
Cotswold Way begins about 1 mile (1.6km) away in Chipping Campden
By train
Moreton in the Marsh, 5 miles (8km).
By bus
Nearest bus stop is at Chipping Campden, 1 mile away. Travel from Stratford-Upon-Avon or Moreton-In-Marsh, with Stagecoach bus
By bicycle
Near to National Cycle Network Regional Route 48
Planning your visit
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Visiting Dover's Hill with your dog
Dover's Hill is a one pawprint rated place. Discover views of the surrounding countryside and long walks for dogs and owners, no matter what the season. Find out more to help you enjoy your visit.
Highlights
Dover's Hill
A natural amphitheatre on a spur of the Cotswolds with views over the Vale of Evesham.
Things to see and do
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Things to do at Dover's Hill
Take in the expansive views from the top of Dover's Hill, spot birds and see Roman remains, all within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Spotlight events
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The Cotswold Olimpicks at Dover’s Hill
The raucous Robert Dover's Cotswold Olimpicks games are a popular annual fixture at Dover's Hill. Find out what to expect on the day and where to head for further information.
Eating
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Eco-friendly coffee in the Cotswold countryside
Off Road Bean serves Fair Trade coffee from its self-contained Land Rover, using only compostable cups and lids. Find out more about this eco-friendly vendor.
Upcoming events
Sorry, there are no upcoming events at this place
About Dover's Hill
Dover's Hill was the site of the original English Olympic Games, which began here 400 years ago in 1612. The tradition continues with the annual Cotswold Olimpicks - a fun-packed day for all ages.
Of course, there's much more to this historical amphitheatre than just fun and games. This mixture of grassland and woodland includes the site of a Roman vineyard and is also home to a variety of birds, insects and wild flowers.
Our work
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Our work harvesting larch in Lynches Wood
Find out how and why we have had to tackle the issue of larch trees in Lynches Wood which were planted over half a century ago, and why many of them had to be cut down
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