History

Dumbleton has more than a thousand years of history. You’ll find Norman features in the church, a classical building in the Old Rectory, the handsome Victorian Dumbleton Hall and many village houses of various dates.

There is a fine set of Victorian and later estate cottages – which is one reason why the village is now protected as a Conservation Area. Look for the mix of building materials in the village. Being next to the Cotswolds, Dumbleton has several honey-coloured stone buildings, but others are built in black-and-white half timbering and the rose red Dumbleton brick – while roofs are of thatch, stone, Welsh slate and tile.

There is a leaflet you can pick up in the shop which shows the many places of interest in Dumbleton.

For more details see: http://www.dumbletonvillage.co.uk/

The Hall

Dumbleton had an old hall, built in about 1695 for Sir Richard Cocks. The remains of his beautiful gardens can still be seen with the help of an interpretative panel in the park, opposite the shop and behind the church.

The new Dumbleton Hall is a short walk up the hill. It was begun in 1820 as the home for the Holland family and then lived in by Eyres Monsells. Among its guests were Mrs Gaskell, John Betjeman and Nazi leader Joachim von Ribbentrop (he was German ambassador in London from 1936-1938).

The hall is now a hotel, which specialises in wedding receptions. It is surrounded by a beautiful park, which you can walk through.

For more details see: www.dumbletonhall.co.uk

The Cricket Club

Cricket has been played in the village since 1882. The wooded hills provide a beautiful backdrop to what must be one of the most picturesque cricket grounds in the county. A pond with a small island lies immediately behind the pavilion – some celebrating cricketers have ended up in it!

The outfield is very flat and well kept. The pitch itself is a batsman’s wicket; easy paced and very true and with a bed of ashes below the square.

There is a big programme of matches each season, and cricket coaching for young people. Sit and watch a game for as long as you wish.

For more details see: www.dumbletoncc.co.uk.