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The Cotswold gateway where J.K. Rowling's world began — Chipping Sodbury's beautiful wide medieval market street, the Cotswold Way, and the connection to the creator of Harry Potter make it one of Gloucestershire's most charming and surprisingly significant small towns

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Known for

The wide medieval market street, the Cotswold Way gateway, the connection to J.K. Rowling (born nearby in Yate), and a small Gloucestershire market town of great charm on the edge of the Cotswolds

A little history

Chipping Sodbury was a planned medieval market town — its unusually wide main street was designed to accommodate market stalls. The Cotswold Way long-distance path passes through the town. J.K. Rowling was born in nearby Yate and spent her childhood in the area.

📍 Local tip

The wide Broad Street market is charming — one of Gloucestershire's finest small market streets. The Cotswold Way from Chipping Sodbury for walking. The town has excellent independent shops. Old Sodbury church for the views.

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Food & drink in Chipping Sodbury

The town has good independent cafes and restaurants. The market for local Gloucestershire produce. The Cotswolds food scene is strong throughout.

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Chipping Sodbury serves a local Gloucestershire catchment. The town centre has good independent retail. The Cotswold Way brings walking tourists.

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