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The ancient market town of Northleach stands at a crossroads on the Roman Fosse Way, in an area of outstanding beauty. 

Northleach grew to prosperity in the Middle Ages when it was celebrated throughout Europe as a major centre of the Cotswolds wool trade.

In the High Street the medieval property boundaries (or burgage plots) can still be traced from the town's foundation in the 13th century. 

The compact unspoilt town centre has changed little since 1500.  Some Tudor timber-framed buildings have survived, especially around the Market Place, but the town is predominately built of mellow Cotswolds stone. 

Its magnificent wool church of St Peter and St Paul is an example of Cotswolds Perpendicular.  Dating from the 15th century, the church boasts some of the best wool merchants brasses in England.

Northleach is noted for having a workhouse at one end of the town and a prison at the other.

The House of Correction, built in the 18th century, now houses the Cotswolds Heritage Centre illustrating rural life in the area.

At the centre of the town is Keith Harding's World of Mechanical Music, a museum featuring self-playing musical instruments and automata.

Close by at nearby Yanworth stands the Chedworth Roman Villa, one of the largest Romano-British villas in England.

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Northleach Tourist Attractions

 
Keith Harding's World of Mechanical Music , High Street, Northleach, GL54 3ET, at this museum visitors can see and hear many self-playing musical instruments and automata that were popular during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. All the instruments and automata are restored and kept in perfect condition in the world famous workshop on the premises.  Guides present the instruments and automata in the form of live entertainment in a period setting. Shop which features many musical boxes and automata.  Open: all year (except 25-26 Dec) 10:00-18:00 Tel: 01451 860181.  Admission Charge free admission to shop.
 
Chedworth Roman Villa, Yanworth, near Northleach, GL54 3L, 3 miles north-west of Fossebridge on A429 Cirecester - Northleach road, amongst woodland with views, this is one of the largest Romano-British villas in the country.  Over a mile of walls has survived and the villa includes two bath-houses, hypocausts, a latrine, a water shrine and 4th century mosaics. Discovered in 1864 itis now owned aby the National Trust.  Museum with artifacts and 15 minute audio/visual presentation.  Open: Tue-Sun : 2006: 26 Mar-28 Oct: 10:00-17:.00; 29 Oct- 12 Nov: 10:00-16:.00 Open Bank Holiday Mondays. Tel: 01242 890256 Admission Charge
 
Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate, Sherborne, GL54 3PP, 3 miles east of Northleach, approach from A40 only, with its deer course and park, Lodge Park is a survival of what is known as a 'grandstand'. In the grounds of the Sherborne Estate, Lodge Park was created in 1634.  During the 19th century the interior was altered and Lodge Park became a house.  In 1982 it was bequeathed to the National Trust. The Cotswolds estate has views down to the River Windrush and there are many walks around the estate, including restored and working water meadows.  Much of the village of Sherborne belongs to the National Trust. Open: Park all year; The Grandstand open 2006: 3 Jun-29 Aug and 01 Sept-29 Oct 11:00-16:00 (15:00 on Sat). Tel: 01451 844130 Admission Charge
 

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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:

Bourton-on-the-Water (5.05 miles) Stow-on-the-Wold (8.46 miles) Burford (8.64 miles) Cirencester (9.63 miles) Lechlade-on-Thames (11.26 miles) Cheltenham (11.29 miles) Moreton-in-Marsh (12.39 miles) Broadway (14.30 miles) Chipping Norton (14.67 miles) Witney (15.29 miles) Chipping Campden (15.45 miles)

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