Guidebook for Bourton-on-the Hill & Blockley
Food Scene
5 mins walk up the hill in Bourton on the Hill or a few mins drive from Blockley. Lovely beer garden with views of the surrounding countryside and pub that does food.
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Horse and Groom
5 mins walk up the hill in Bourton on the Hill or a few mins drive from Blockley. Lovely beer garden with views of the surrounding countryside and pub that does food.
Lygon Arms Hotel
High StreetUpmarket eatery
Our favourite place for coffee/ light lunch in Moreton In Marsh. very welcoming to children with a basket of toys.
Victoria Coffee House
16 High StOur favourite place for coffee/ light lunch in Moreton In Marsh. very welcoming to children with a basket of toys.
The Wild Rabbit
Upmarket restaurant in great surroundings.
Moreton in Marsh, Burford, Stow on the Wold - Local small chain of cafes that serves great afternoon tea, snacks and lunches.
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HUFFKINS
98 High StMoreton in Marsh, Burford, Stow on the Wold - Local small chain of cafes that serves great afternoon tea, snacks and lunches.
One of our favourite places for food in the Cotswolds. Serves great gastro pub food. On the way to or from Woodstock/ Oxford or on the drive back to London. Nice beer garden and atmospheric pub.
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The Killingworth Castle
Glympton RoadOne of our favourite places for food in the Cotswolds. Serves great gastro pub food. On the way to or from Woodstock/ Oxford or on the drive back to London. Nice beer garden and atmospheric pub.
The Ebrington Arms
May LaneGastro pub in the same chain as the Killingworth Castle
ASK Italian
High StreetOn the high street in Moreton, great for family gatherings.
The Big Feastival
The best festival in the Cotswolds!
Great place for a coffee or lunch. Nice farm shop with gifts and food products. Good place to sit outdoors and eat in the summer.
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The Cotswold Food Store & Cafe
Great place for a coffee or lunch. Nice farm shop with gifts and food products. Good place to sit outdoors and eat in the summer.
Highly recommended - cafe/ restaurant that does great coffee, lunches and book ahead for evening meals. Prides itself on high quality, local produce.
Blockley Café
Highly recommended - cafe/ restaurant that does great coffee, lunches and book ahead for evening meals. Prides itself on high quality, local produce.
Owned and run by the same people as Blockley Cafe. Recently opened in Moreton in Marsh.
No.1 Cotswolds
Owned and run by the same people as Blockley Cafe. Recently opened in Moreton in Marsh.
Historic pub with excellent food in the centre of
the village. Does very good food.
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The Kings Head Inn
The GreenHistoric pub with excellent food in the centre of
the village. Does very good food.
The Fox at Oddington
High StreetLovely pub with fantastic beer garden.
The Great Western Arms
Station RoadPub that has dining room in Blockley.
Mermaid Fish Bar
23 High StTakeaway fish and chips. Cash only.
Old Butchers
7 Park StWell regarded restaurant
Morris & Brown Cafe
Cafe at Broadway Tower
Raj Mahal Restaurant
High StreetSit in or takeaway Indian food in Moreton
Tucked just down an arcade off the high street, does good food and is also a great place to stop for an icecream.
Yellow Brick Cafe
Tucked just down an arcade off the high street, does good food and is also a great place to stop for an icecream.
Victor’s takeaway sandwich shop Chipping Campden GL55 6DZ. Great to pick up food before heading out on a picnic.
Buttys
High StreetVictor’s takeaway sandwich shop Chipping Campden GL55 6DZ. Great to pick up food before heading out on a picnic.
Small farm shop and café good for brunch and lunch
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The Cotswold Food Store & Cafe
Small farm shop and café good for brunch and lunch
Hunters Cakery
Good coffee and cake on the high street in Burford
(Currently closed due to a recent fire but check on re-opening).
Paxford, GL55 6XH.
Gastro pub that backs onto the recreational ground behind which has a small play area for children.
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The Churchill Arms
B4479(Currently closed due to a recent fire but check on re-opening).
Paxford, GL55 6XH.
Gastro pub that backs onto the recreational ground behind which has a small play area for children.
The Spice Room
3 Oxford StIndian restaurant and takeaway
Sightseeing
Definitive Cotswolds guide
https://issuu.com/cotswoldstourism/docs/cotswolds.theofficialguide2020
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Cotswolds
Definitive Cotswolds guide
https://issuu.com/cotswoldstourism/docs/cotswolds.theofficialguide2020
Bourton House Garden is a beautifully maintained 3 acre garden with small café and gift shop in walking distance to the cottage https://www.bourtonhouse.com/. Please check ahead of visiting as Bourton House is not open daily but the garden, house and barn are spectacular.
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Bourton House Garden
Bourton House Garden is a beautifully maintained 3 acre garden with small café and gift shop in walking distance to the cottage https://www.bourtonhouse.com/. Please check ahead of visiting as Bourton House is not open daily but the garden, house and barn are spectacular.
Batsford Arboretum open daily 10am-4pm and Falconry Centre open daily from 10:30am. The Arboretum is a lovely place for a stroll especially in Spring and Autumn. With children the bug trail map of the arboretum is excellent and there is a lovely “surprise prize” at the end for a small fee. There is also a good café which has recently been refurbished and garden centre which are free to enter.
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Batsford Arboretum
Batsford Arboretum open daily 10am-4pm and Falconry Centre open daily from 10:30am. The Arboretum is a lovely place for a stroll especially in Spring and Autumn. With children the bug trail map of the arboretum is excellent and there is a lovely “surprise prize” at the end for a small fee. There is also a good café which has recently been refurbished and garden centre which are free to enter.
Moreton in Marsh – Lovely traditional Cotswolds Town with a market on a Tuesday. Moreton has boutiques, cafes, delis etc and is the closest place for food shops. Stop for coffee or a light lunch at the Victoria Coffee House one of our favourite cafes in Moreton.
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Moreton in Marsh
Moreton in Marsh – Lovely traditional Cotswolds Town with a market on a Tuesday. Moreton has boutiques, cafes, delis etc and is the closest place for food shops. Stop for coffee or a light lunch at the Victoria Coffee House one of our favourite cafes in Moreton.
Bourton on the Water – range of attractions which is great for a visit but is very touristy in the summer. The streams are beautiful that run through the village so well worth a visit.
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Bourton on the Water
Bourton on the Water – range of attractions which is great for a visit but is very touristy in the summer. The streams are beautiful that run through the village so well worth a visit.
Chipping Norton
Cotswolds Town
Blockley
Lovely Cotswolds Village close to Bourton on the Hill
Upper Slaughter
Lovely Cotswolds village
During the summer when the lavender is flowering Cotswolds Lavender in Snowshills, a short drive from the cottage is well worth a visit to get some great photos.
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Lavande Cotswold
During the summer when the lavender is flowering Cotswolds Lavender in Snowshills, a short drive from the cottage is well worth a visit to get some great photos.
Start your day with a trip to The Model Village (open daily); A 1/9th replica of Bourton-On-The-Water made from Cotswold Stone. Wander around the model village and feel like a giant while also familiarising yourself with where the shops and cafes are.
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Le Village miniature
Start your day with a trip to The Model Village (open daily); A 1/9th replica of Bourton-On-The-Water made from Cotswold Stone. Wander around the model village and feel like a giant while also familiarising yourself with where the shops and cafes are.
Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection is home to a beautiful collection of vintage cars including BRUM! A museum which take you through seven galleries of cars, toys and even an F1 car! Open from mid February to early December, 7 days a week.
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Cotswold Motoring Museum
Sherborne StreetCotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection is home to a beautiful collection of vintage cars including BRUM! A museum which take you through seven galleries of cars, toys and even an F1 car! Open from mid February to early December, 7 days a week.
Birdland offers ‘A fascinating world of birds in the heart of the Cotswolds’. A great day out for all the family to see over 50 species of bird including the only group of king penguins in the UK
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Birdland
Birdland offers ‘A fascinating world of birds in the heart of the Cotswolds’. A great day out for all the family to see over 50 species of bird including the only group of king penguins in the UK
Blenheim Palace (not NT) was the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Located just 8 miles from Oxford, Blenheim Palace, is now home to the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and a World Heritage Site. It has over 2,000 acres of 'Capability' Brown landscaped parkland, a great lake and the beautiful formal gardens which in 2008 received the Historic Houses Association/Christies Garden of the Year Award. There is plenty to see on the inside with the collection of portraits, furniture, tapestries and porcelain in the state rooms as well as the Churchill exhibition. If you want to visit Blenheim’s house and gardens you need to pay for entry but you can enter the grounds for free. https://www.freeblenheim.com/free-entry-to-blenheim/. Blenheim is in the town of Woodstock which is worthwhile including in your visit to Blenheim. On your return to the cottage the Killingworth Castle Pub in the village of Wootton is well worth calling at for food.
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Palais de Blenheim
Blenheim Palace (not NT) was the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Located just 8 miles from Oxford, Blenheim Palace, is now home to the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and a World Heritage Site. It has over 2,000 acres of 'Capability' Brown landscaped parkland, a great lake and the beautiful formal gardens which in 2008 received the Historic Houses Association/Christies Garden of the Year Award. There is plenty to see on the inside with the collection of portraits, furniture, tapestries and porcelain in the state rooms as well as the Churchill exhibition. If you want to visit Blenheim’s house and gardens you need to pay for entry but you can enter the grounds for free. https://www.freeblenheim.com/free-entry-to-blenheim/. Blenheim is in the town of Woodstock which is worthwhile including in your visit to Blenheim. On your return to the cottage the Killingworth Castle Pub in the village of Wootton is well worth calling at for food.
Snowshill Manor and Garden (NT), a typical Cotswolds house bought by Charles Paget Wade, an architect, artist-craftsman, poet and extraordinary collector, as a home for his collection of treasures, ranging from tiny toys to splendid samurai armour. Has beautiful gardens with a lovely model village which children will love.
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Snowshill
Snowshill Manor and Garden (NT), a typical Cotswolds house bought by Charles Paget Wade, an architect, artist-craftsman, poet and extraordinary collector, as a home for his collection of treasures, ranging from tiny toys to splendid samurai armour. Has beautiful gardens with a lovely model village which children will love.
Hidcote House and Gardens (NT) - If you’re looking for stunning gardens in the Cotswolds then make a trip to Hidcote. More than just a garden, Hidcote offers an exciting calendar full of events with a cafe on site too. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hidcote
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Confiance nationale - Hidcote
Hidcote House and Gardens (NT) - If you’re looking for stunning gardens in the Cotswolds then make a trip to Hidcote. More than just a garden, Hidcote offers an exciting calendar full of events with a cafe on site too. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hidcote
Chedworth Roman Villa (NT) are the remains of one of the largest Romano-British villas in the country. The villa, which was built in phases from the 2nd until the 4th Century and was discovered in 1864, features several fine mosaics, two bathhouses, a water-shrine and latrine. The site museum also houses objects from the villa which have been discovered during the excavations.
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Chedworth Roman Villa
Chedworth Roman Villa (NT) are the remains of one of the largest Romano-British villas in the country. The villa, which was built in phases from the 2nd until the 4th Century and was discovered in 1864, features several fine mosaics, two bathhouses, a water-shrine and latrine. The site museum also houses objects from the villa which have been discovered during the excavations.
Sudeley Castle (not NT) has been home to many royals and is beautifully kept in the present day offering various exhibitions detailing tales of the castle through the ages. Nine beautifully sculpted award winning gardens surround Sudeley Castle. As much of an attraction as the castle itself, the gardens are a visual delight any time of year. There is also a coffee shop serving refreshments. There is an excellent children’s play area with a wooden fort.
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Château de Sudeley
Sudeley Castle (not NT) has been home to many royals and is beautifully kept in the present day offering various exhibitions detailing tales of the castle through the ages. Nine beautifully sculpted award winning gardens surround Sudeley Castle. As much of an attraction as the castle itself, the gardens are a visual delight any time of year. There is also a coffee shop serving refreshments. There is an excellent children’s play area with a wooden fort.
Stow on the Wold – Great Cotswolds town to visit with lots of shops, delis and eateries. A real foodies heaven! Car park at the bottom of the hill or along the street if you can find a space.
Stow-on-the-Wold Town Hall
Stow on the Wold – Great Cotswolds town to visit with lots of shops, delis and eateries. A real foodies heaven! Car park at the bottom of the hill or along the street if you can find a space.
Jacobean country house built between 1607 and 1612. Open Wednesday to Sunday in the afternoons during their opening seasons (make sure to check opening times).
Close to Daylesford Farm so would be good to combine in the same trip.
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Allemagne
Jacobean country house built between 1607 and 1612. Open Wednesday to Sunday in the afternoons during their opening seasons (make sure to check opening times).
Close to Daylesford Farm so would be good to combine in the same trip.
Children
Cotswold Farm Park is within a 15/20 min drive. Owned by Adam Henson from Country File this is one of our favourite places for children in the Cotswolds. The farm specialises in rare breeds and has mini tractor rides, soft play, animal experiences, bouncy pillows and an interactive Rare Breeds through History trail. The farm is on an exposed hillside and is mainly outdoors so would only recommend in fine weather.
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Cotswold Farm Park
Cotswold Farm Park is within a 15/20 min drive. Owned by Adam Henson from Country File this is one of our favourite places for children in the Cotswolds. The farm specialises in rare breeds and has mini tractor rides, soft play, animal experiences, bouncy pillows and an interactive Rare Breeds through History trail. The farm is on an exposed hillside and is mainly outdoors so would only recommend in fine weather.
Cotswold Wildlife Park is located 2 miles outside of Burford, set in 160 acres of landscape parkland and gardens. There is a wide choice of animals - large and small – as well as exhibits of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates from all around the world. Has great children’s play areas, good places for picnicking and a small train that runs around the grounds. Mostly outdoors so better in good weather.
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Parc animalier et jardins de Cotswold
Cotswold Wildlife Park is located 2 miles outside of Burford, set in 160 acres of landscape parkland and gardens. There is a wide choice of animals - large and small – as well as exhibits of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates from all around the world. Has great children’s play areas, good places for picnicking and a small train that runs around the grounds. Mostly outdoors so better in good weather.
Birdland – in Bourton on the Water. Mini zoo focusing on birds also with dinosaur trail for little ones.
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Birdland
Birdland – in Bourton on the Water. Mini zoo focusing on birds also with dinosaur trail for little ones.
Fosse Way Garden Centre, Moreton in Marsh – large garden centre with gift shop and café with a new soft play for younger children.
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Fosseway Garden Centre
Stow RoadFosse Way Garden Centre, Moreton in Marsh – large garden centre with gift shop and café with a new soft play for younger children.
Cotswold Clubhouse
Soft play centre in Bourton on the Water
Horse riding
Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre - Explore the Cotswolds on horseback with Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre. Rides are suitable for all levels and are an excellent way to view the wonderful scenery of Bourton and the surrounding areas. https://bourtonvaleequestrian.co.uk/ Tel: 01451 821101
Please note that we have not tried this place locally to be able to recommend
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Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre
Stow RoadBourton Vale Equestrian Centre - Explore the Cotswolds on horseback with Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre. Rides are suitable for all levels and are an excellent way to view the wonderful scenery of Bourton and the surrounding areas. https://bourtonvaleequestrian.co.uk/ Tel: 01451 821101
Please note that we have not tried this place locally to be able to recommend
Neighbourhoods
If you fancy travelling further afield then take a trip to the most northern point of the Cotswolds, Stratford-Upon-Avon. As the home and birthplace of William Shakespeare, Stratford is full of
Shakespeare related attractions. For information about the events taking place at these venues visit
this informative website which will give you everything you need to explore this wonderful Tudor
town. http://www.shakespeare.org.uk/visit-the-houses/whats-on.html. The Royal Shakespeare
Company Theatre shows various plays by Shakespeare and modern playwrights and offers the
perfect evening to end a busy day. http://www.rsc.org.uk/.
If you need a break from the literary history of Stratford then visit the spectacular Butterfly Farm
which includes the largest live insect display in the world. Marvel at the cocooned caterpillars as
they are preparing for their transformation into beautiful butterflies. For more information of prices
and opening times, visit their website www.butterflyfarm.co.uk
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Stratford-upon-Avon
If you fancy travelling further afield then take a trip to the most northern point of the Cotswolds, Stratford-Upon-Avon. As the home and birthplace of William Shakespeare, Stratford is full of
Shakespeare related attractions. For information about the events taking place at these venues visit
this informative website which will give you everything you need to explore this wonderful Tudor
town. http://www.shakespeare.org.uk/visit-the-houses/whats-on.html. The Royal Shakespeare
Company Theatre shows various plays by Shakespeare and modern playwrights and offers the
perfect evening to end a busy day. http://www.rsc.org.uk/.
If you need a break from the literary history of Stratford then visit the spectacular Butterfly Farm
which includes the largest live insect display in the world. Marvel at the cocooned caterpillars as
they are preparing for their transformation into beautiful butterflies. For more information of prices
and opening times, visit their website www.butterflyfarm.co.uk
The City of Bath is located on the southern edge of the Cotswolds and was in 1987 inscribed as a
World Heritage Site. Bath was first established as a spa by the Romans sometime in the AD 60s. The
famous Roman Baths are based around Britain's only natural hot springs and where the Romans
built a magnificent temple and bathing complex which still flows with mineral-rich thermal water.
They are open daily apart from 25 and 26 December but for more information and prices, visit
http://www.romanbaths.co.uk/
For the literary enthusiastic there is also the Jane Austen Centre, which is a shrine to the cities most
famous resident. http://www.janeausten.co.uk/
With the stunning architecture, the variety of theatres, museums, and other cultural and sporting
venues, Bath offers visitors plenty to do and see.
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Bath
The City of Bath is located on the southern edge of the Cotswolds and was in 1987 inscribed as a
World Heritage Site. Bath was first established as a spa by the Romans sometime in the AD 60s. The
famous Roman Baths are based around Britain's only natural hot springs and where the Romans
built a magnificent temple and bathing complex which still flows with mineral-rich thermal water.
They are open daily apart from 25 and 26 December but for more information and prices, visit
http://www.romanbaths.co.uk/
For the literary enthusiastic there is also the Jane Austen Centre, which is a shrine to the cities most
famous resident. http://www.janeausten.co.uk/
With the stunning architecture, the variety of theatres, museums, and other cultural and sporting
venues, Bath offers visitors plenty to do and see.
Oxford, The City of Dreaming Spires, is famous the world over for its University and place in history. For over 800 years, it has been a home to royalty and scholars, and since the 9th century an established town, although people are known to have lived in the area for thousands of years. Nowadays, the city is a bustling cosmopolitan town.
With its mix of ancient and modern, there is plenty to do. Whether its visiting one of the many historic buildings, colleges or museums, going out for a drink or a meal, taking in a show or shopping till you drop, Oxford has it all and oxfordcity.co.uk.
Oxford is a lovely town to visit – we would recommend getting a park and ride into the city as it is difficult to park within the city itself. The train from Moreton in Marsh stops at Oxford
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Oxford
Oxford, The City of Dreaming Spires, is famous the world over for its University and place in history. For over 800 years, it has been a home to royalty and scholars, and since the 9th century an established town, although people are known to have lived in the area for thousands of years. Nowadays, the city is a bustling cosmopolitan town.
With its mix of ancient and modern, there is plenty to do. Whether its visiting one of the many historic buildings, colleges or museums, going out for a drink or a meal, taking in a show or shopping till you drop, Oxford has it all and oxfordcity.co.uk.
Oxford is a lovely town to visit – we would recommend getting a park and ride into the city as it is difficult to park within the city itself. The train from Moreton in Marsh stops at Oxford
A wonderful mix of the traditional and the new, Cheltenham nestles against The Cotswolds as the perfect place to unwind and refresh your mind, body and soul. With unique festival vibes, an abundance of independent and much loved High Street shops, and incredible dining experiences from street food to Michelin starred fine dining. Cheltenham truly is a must-visit town.
Voted the Best Place to Live in the South West 2020 by The Sunday Times with its education, culture and connectivity highlighted.
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Cheltenham
A wonderful mix of the traditional and the new, Cheltenham nestles against The Cotswolds as the perfect place to unwind and refresh your mind, body and soul. With unique festival vibes, an abundance of independent and much loved High Street shops, and incredible dining experiences from street food to Michelin starred fine dining. Cheltenham truly is a must-visit town.
Voted the Best Place to Live in the South West 2020 by The Sunday Times with its education, culture and connectivity highlighted.
Cirencester (often referred to as the Capital of the Cotswolds) was the second largest town in Britain during Roman times.
Today the former Corinium Dobunnorum is home to more than 18,000 people and a service centre for the thousands more who live in surrounding villages. In later years it was a very prosperous medieval wool town.
Cirencester's market square is dominated by the cathedral-like Parish Church of St. John Baptist (one of the largest in England). The large south porch with its impressive fan vaulting was built about 1490.
The town contains many interesting buildings spanning several centuries.
St. John Baptist Church and Market SquareCirencester's Parish Church of St. John Baptist
in the Market Square
Cirencester's market town status was mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086. Traders still set up their stalls every Monday and Friday and since 1999 the town has had its own farmers' market. Crafts and antiques markets are also regular attractions.
The first Agricultural College in the English speaking world was founded by Henry 4th Earl Bathurst who became founding president of the Royal College of Agriculture in Cirencester. The college was established to train young farmers.
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Cirencester
Cirencester (often referred to as the Capital of the Cotswolds) was the second largest town in Britain during Roman times.
Today the former Corinium Dobunnorum is home to more than 18,000 people and a service centre for the thousands more who live in surrounding villages. In later years it was a very prosperous medieval wool town.
Cirencester's market square is dominated by the cathedral-like Parish Church of St. John Baptist (one of the largest in England). The large south porch with its impressive fan vaulting was built about 1490.
The town contains many interesting buildings spanning several centuries.
St. John Baptist Church and Market SquareCirencester's Parish Church of St. John Baptist
in the Market Square
Cirencester's market town status was mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086. Traders still set up their stalls every Monday and Friday and since 1999 the town has had its own farmers' market. Crafts and antiques markets are also regular attractions.
The first Agricultural College in the English speaking world was founded by Henry 4th Earl Bathurst who became founding president of the Royal College of Agriculture in Cirencester. The college was established to train young farmers.
Exercise and Fitness
Open air swimming pool/ lido in chipping norton.
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The Lido, Chipping Norton — Open-Air Swimming Pool
Fox CloseOpen air swimming pool/ lido in chipping norton.
https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/cotswold-leisure-chipping-campden/
Cotswold Leisure - Chipping Campden
Cidermill Lanehttps://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/cotswold-leisure-chipping-campden/
Blockley - pay as you go gym making it great for one off visits. First class is free if you download the app.
Freestyle360
Farm Draycott RdBlockley - pay as you go gym making it great for one off visits. First class is free if you download the app.