The Fleece Inn is a traditional pub in Bretforton, Worcestershire, known for its medieval farmhouse origins and long history as an inn. From Chipping Campden, plan your visit around its food-service hours and check the practical details for parking and access before setting out.
- Location: The Cross, Bretforton, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 7JE, opposite St Leonard’s Church.
- Food service: Monday to Saturday, 12:00–14:30 and 18:00–21:00; Sunday, 12:00–20:00.
- Parking: No on-site car park; village parking is available at The Cross.
- Access: Both pub entrances are step-free at ground level.
Where is The Fleece Inn, and what is it?
The Fleece Inn stands at The Cross in Bretforton, opposite St Leonard’s Church. The National Trust describes it as a half-timbered medieval farmhouse that originally sheltered a farmer and livestock.
The inn was built in the early 15th century by a farmer named Byrd. It stayed with the same family until 1977, when Lola Taplin bequeathed it to the National Trust. It was first licensed as an inn in 1848. A fire damaged the building in 2004, and the inn says it was carefully restored afterwards.
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What are the food, drink and historic setting like?
The Fleece serves drinks throughout the week, all day. Its history and pub traditions are part of the setting: the National Trust highlights witches’ circles and a pewter collection, which the inn says has been on open display for over 300 years. The National Trust also notes the pub’s reputation for traditional folk music, morris dancing and asparagus.
Reservable tables are available inside the pub and at undercover orchard tables. Additional picnic tables are set out in summer and are first-come, first-served. If you are choosing a table, keep in mind that the courtyard has uneven cobbles, while the orchard and beer garden have level grass.
How do you get to The Fleece Inn from Chipping Campden?
The inn is in Bretforton, east of Evesham on the B4035. The National Trust gives the distance as 4 miles from Evesham and identifies Evesham as the nearest train station, 2½ miles from the pub. Buses run from Evesham to Chipping Campden.
The inn has no on-site car park. Parking is available at The Cross, between the pub and the church; the National Trust notes that this is village parking, not National Trust parking. Drop-off in the courtyard is usually possible, subject to space. Check the route and transport arrangements that suit your journey from Chipping Campden before you leave.
What are the opening hours, booking options and access arrangements?
The pub is open all day, all week, for drinks. Food service runs Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 14:30 and from 18:00 to 21:00, and Sunday from 12:00 to 20:00. Check the official site before you go.
You can reserve tables through the inn’s online booking page. Groups of more than 7 cannot book online and should contact the inn. For step-free access, both entrances are at ground level; two of the three rooms and the bar are wheelchair accessible. The inn advises asking to avoid the Dugout, which is down two steps.
The covered Woodshed and Horseboxes seating each have two steps up. The ground-floor accessible unisex toilet has flat access and grab rails, while the ladies’ toilets are upstairs and reached by stairs.
FAQs
Can you book a table at The Fleece Inn?
Yes. The inn offers online reservations for tables inside the pub and at undercover orchard tables. Groups of more than 7 need to contact the inn rather than book online.
Is there parking at The Fleece Inn?
There is no on-site car park. Parking is available at The Cross between the pub and the church.
Does The Fleece Inn have step-free access?
Both pub entrances are step-free at ground level, and the bar and two of the three rooms are wheelchair accessible. Some seating areas have steps, and the inn recommends asking to avoid the Dugout if you need level access.