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Cirencester Independent Shops Individual Food Incredible History Cirencester Sits in the Very Heart of the Stunning Cotswold Region about Cirencester independent shops individual food incredible history Visit Shopping in Cirencester with its wonderful variety of quality Cirencester sits in the very heart of the stunning Cotswold region. The array of food on offer in Cirencester really is impressive. With Considered the ‘Capital of the Cotswolds’ it is a town steeped in shops is a delight. Enjoy exploring the courtyards with their literally dozens of cafes, restaurants, pubs and bars you’ll never Whilst in town why not discover the amazing history. From its origins as an important Roman city, to its rise as individual style, and the many historic streets radiating from the be short of somewhere to enjoy a good meal. Whether you enjoy archaeology of the Cotswolds at the award-winning a medieval market town, to the beautiful Georgian and Victorian town centre. Cirencester is renowned for its very special shops, a bistro dining experience or some simple home cooked pub food Cirencester Corinium Museum. Trace the story from prehistory buildings seen today, you can feel the town’s heritage everywhere individual boutiques, fascinating antique emporiums and craft you will find something to suit your taste. Dining in Cirencester to the 19th century with many treasures from Roman you go. But it’s not all about the past! Modern Cirencester is shops, as well as national chain stores. If you enjoy peaceful and can be a varied and global experience with English, Thai, French, Cirencester, known as Corinium, Roman Britain’s a vibrant and enjoyable destination with galleries, wonderful pleasant surroundings as you shop then venture off the main Italian, Chinese and many other cuisines on offer. second largest city. The museum is an inspiring and cafes, pubs and restaurants, live music venues, theatre, and a streets and make a point of visiting the Swan Yard and then interactive experience for everyone with a fantastic wealth of independent shops. Explore the town itself and take in meander through to the Old Post Office development. Other Numerous venues in Cirencester offer beautiful outdoor spaces programme of events throughout the year. the alleyways and courtyards, the beautiful church or one of our hidden gems include The Woolmarket situated off Dyer Street where you can relax and enjoy your gastronomic journey whilst stunning public parks. and Stable Yard accessed via the delightful Black Jack Street. taking in the delights of the beautiful town. Many of the town Visit Corinium Museum and pick up a “Whereat eateries source food and meats locally, so eating in Cirencester Trail”, a route guide to the Cirencester Amphitheatre Corinium Museum There really is something for everyone. The central location of the really is getting a taste of the Cotswolds. town is the perfect base for those wishing to explore the Cotswolds which is free to visit. In Roman times this impressively and is situated just 20 minutes from the M5 and M4. large oval would have accommodated 8,000 people. The tiered seating and walls are grassed over St John Baptist in the Market Place is one of the largest protecting one of the best preserved amphitheatres parish churches in England and has been a place of Pop into the Cirencester in Britain. Christian worship for well over a thousand years. It is Visitor Information Centre one of the great ‘wool’ churches of the Cotswolds built at the Corinium Museum Explore the Abbey Grounds and see the outline of from the prosperity of the wool trade. The church has where St Mary’s Abbey stood, and in the North one of the few pre-Reformation pulpits in the county for more information East corner, view the remains of the Norman Arch, dating from the 15th century. Amongst the many about the town alongside the Abbey’s former trout lake. You can also delights inside is a silver-gilt cup owned by Queen Market Place see a portion of the ancient Roman wall that would Anne Boleyn. Facing onto the Market Place and built have surrounded the town. above the church’s south porch is the Medieval Town walks around the town Hall, a historic building refurbished in 2010/11 and still markets in use today. Cirencester is a great place to explore on foot. Follow the brass Keiths Coffee Shop plaques of the Cirencester Civic Society town walk, discover the The beautifully renovated Cirencester Market Place in the From the first Saturday in May to first Saturday in Corinium Museum’s Roman and Medieval town trails. Or follow centre of town is home to the Charter Market every Monday October the Living Memory Historical Association, the Cirencester Hare Festival Way; a 2.5 hour route marked by and Friday, one of the oldest in the country. There is also a have a free display of “Wartime Life in the Cotswolds” large beautifully decorated hares. Starting at Watermoor and Farmers’ Market on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays and an Arts and at the Air Raid Shelter and their Home Front Exhibition ending at Thomas Street the route follows the River Churn and Craft Market on the 1st Saturday of every month. Cirencester’s on Sheep Street. connects the town’s green spaces and secret places. Cirencester is markets feature a wonderful array of stalls which include crafts, also the perfect place from which to discover surrounding areas luxury items, local produce, quirky keepsakes and much more. Capital of the Cotswolds such as Stratton or the Cotswold Waterpark and lies on the routes Look out for other special markets throughout the year. for both the Monarch’s Way and the Roman Way. The Corn Hall, which can be reached from the Market Place, is The Cirencester Civic Society offer guided walks at 3pm on Sun- home to some amazing markets which include a Home, Fashion days from April to October meeting at the St John Baptist Parish & Garden Bazaar from Monday to Thursday, an Antiques A B C D E F G H I ChurchJ in the MarketK Place. LFrom mid-JulyM to the end of August and Collectables Market on Fridays, the Original Craftsman’s guided walks are also offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays Market (1st and 3rd Saturdays) and the Cotswold Craft Market ● Pershore ● Upton 7a ● ● Ilmington ● Evesham ● Mickleton at 3pm. For more information, maps, trails and advice visit the (2nd and 4th Saturdays). To To Worcester To Stratford-upon-Avon Charter Market Norman Arch Cirencester Amphitheatre 1 Birmingham A44 Cirencester Visitor11 Information Centre. Airport ● Weston-Sub-Edge ● Shipston on Stour ● ● Ebrington ● ● Willersey Banbury RIVER 8 ● Chipping Campden A422 AVON ● Stretton-on-Fosse 1 ● Broadway ● Twyning ● Conderton A429 ● Ledbury ● Cherington ● Ashchurch ● Dumbleton ● Blockley ● Dorn ● Shuthonger for Tewkesbury M40 ● A44 Great Wolford A421 2 9 ● Snowshill 2 ● Ascott other● Tewkesburyareas to ● exploreToddington ● Moreton-in-Marsh 6 key things to see & do in galleries and theatres sports and leisure information and attractions nearby attractions ● Stanway & Wood Stanway A43 ● Woolstone ● ● Swerford ● M50 Corse Lawn ● Little Compton ● Staunton ● Deerhurst ● Ford ● Longborough ● Chastleton ● ● Farmcote Great Tew ● Tirley ● Winchcombe Cirencester 10 Cirencester is home to many wonderful galleries with frequent varied Cirencester offers plenty of opportunities to keep fit and enjoy Cirencester Visitor Information Centre Park St. The one stop Organic Farm Shop Multi award winning farm-shop and café, ● Bishops Cleeve ● Kineton ● Broadwell ● Upper Swell ● Cleeve Hill ● Oddington ● Chipping Norton 3 3 10 ● Postlip shop for help and information about Cirencester and the passionate about animal welfare, environment and future of 4 ● Hartpury ● Stow-on-the-Wold ● Enstone exhibitions taking place throughout the year. New Brewery Arts is the outdoors. Cotswold Leisure Centre on Tetbury Road provides ● Maugersbury ● Guiting Power A44 ● Rousham ● Down Hatherley Kingham ● Churchill Twigworth ● ● Prestbury ● Cotswolds including local attraction information, tickets for local food security Tel: 01285 640441 ● Staverton ● Naunton Station ● the place to come and explore the best of British craft and creativity. excellent modern facilities, from cross fit to a gentle swim in the pool. ● ● The Slaughters Bicester Sandhurst ● ● Bledington ● Cheltenham Spa ● events, accommodation bookings, transport information, coach www.theorganicfarmshop.co.uk 11 ● Charlton Kings Visit the world class family friendly Corinium Museum Two galleries show inspiring work by artists, makers, craftsmen and A40 ● Whittington ● Notgrove ● Bourton-on-the-Water ● Charlbury1 ● ● Tackley A41 Over ● The Rissingtons 9 Cotswolds Area of ● Charlbury Stationand Visitor Information Centre to learn about the town’s designers, and the onsite studios offer a rare opportunity to meet If you enjoy swimming, then be sure to visit our historic Open Air tickets, maps, guides, gifts and souvenirs Tel: 01285 654180 4 ● ● ● Gloucester Ullenwood Outstanding Natural Beauty Shipton-under-Wychwood Butts Farm Rare farm breeds, the place if you love animals, ● ● 11a A436 ● Compton Abdale fascinating Woodstock history. It is also a great chance to get makers and buy beautifully crafted work direct from independent Pool. Built in 1867, it is one of the oldest pools in Britain and is www.coriniummuseum.org/visitor-information-centre A34 ● Witcombe ● Withington ● Northleach ● Leafield To London award winning farm shop and tea room, fun for all the family ● The Barringtons information● Hanborough and advice on Cirencester and the Cotswolds artists. There is also a great shop and café on site and an exciting supplied with natural spring water. It is open from mid-May to the M5 ● Upton ● Cowley Station St Leonards A417 A40 Cirencester Local Information Dyer St. Local town, community ● Fossebridge Tel: 01285 862224 www.buttsfarmrarebreeds.co.uk ● Brookthorpe ● Cranham in general. 12 ● Chedworth ● Burford programme of events. start of September. ● Arlingham and volunteering information Tel: 01285 655646 5 ● Painswick ● A40 A429 A40 Witney ● ● Eynsham ● Shilton A40 www.cirencester.gov.uk/localinformationcentre Cotswold Water Park Inland beach, watersports, horse riding, ● Frampton-on-Severn ● Whiteshill ● Swinford ● Miserden ● Take in the stunning Church of St.
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