Dover's Hill
A natural amphitheatre on a spur of the Cotswolds, with views over the Vale of Evesham
Dover's Hill
Facilities and access
Dover's Hill
Overview
A natural amphitheatre on a spur of the Cotswolds, with views over the Vale of Evesham
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.
- Telephone
- +441452814213
- heartofthecotswolds@nationaltrust.org.uk
Dover's Hill
How to get here
- Address
- Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
- By cycle
- Near to National Cycle Network Regional Route 48
- On foot
- Cotswold Way begins about 1 mile (1.6km) away in Chipping Campden
- By train
- Moreton in the Marsh, 5 miles (8km)
- By road
- 1 mile (1.6km) north-west of Chipping Campden on the B4035 between Evesham and Shipston-on-Stour
- Parking: Car park (National Trust)
- By bus
- Johnsons Coaches 21/22, Statford Upon Avon to Moreton In Marsh via Chipping Campden
Dover's Hill
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Dover's Hill
Opening times
Wednesday 28 June
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Thursday 29 June
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Friday 30 June
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Saturday 1 July
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Sunday 2 July
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Monday 3 July
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 4 July
- Countryside Dawn to dusk