Cirencester

‘Capital of the Cotswolds’

Historic sites, shops, pubs, restaurants, cafes, craft and more

 

The market town of Cirencester was Roman Britain’s second city.

There is a wealth of history to explore as well as shops, restaurant, pubs and craft to discover.

Cirencester is a short drive from Cornestone Cottage.

Shops

Familiar names and local unique shops

Some Cirencester Historical Sites

A wealth of history to discover and to explore.

Corinium Museum 

A wonderful place to explore the history of Cirencester and the surrounding area.

Distance: Cirencester centre.

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St John the Baptist Church 

One of the largest parish churches in England, set in the centre of Cirencester.

Distance: Cirencester centre.

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Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre
The amphitheatre lies a short distance outside the South West defences of the Roman town of Corinium Dobunnorum. Distance: Walking distance

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Cirencester Lock Up
The Cirencester Lock Up is located within the grounds of the Cotswold District Council offices. The lock-up has been restored and has now been opened …
Distance: Walking Distance

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Rodmarton Manor 

One of the last country houses to be built in the old traditional style when everything was done by hand.

Distance: 5.5 miles

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Chedworth Roman Villa
Chedworth Roman Villa, a National Trust property, and one of one of the largest Romano-British villas in the country.
Distance: 7.5 miles

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Minchampton Market House
A market house for wool that was built in 1698. The house has later connections with Sarah Siddons.
Distance: 9 miles

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Lodge Park & Sherborne Estate
Set in beautiful rolling Cotswolds countryside. Created by John ‘Crump’ Dutton in 17th Century. Now owned by the National Trust.
Distance: 10 miles

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Pubs & Restaurants

Historic and modern, fine dining to fast food

Craft & Art

The New Brewery Arts Centre is in the centre of Cirencester,
a great place to see, make and buy craft items