Places To Visit

PLACES TO VISIT

Cirencester

Today Cirencester, capital of the Cotswolds is a lively market town, but it’s origins lie during the Roman times when it became the second most important town in Britain. The remains of the Roman occupation can be seen in the amphitheatre and defensive walls, situated in the Abbey grounds. The finds and an exceptional collection of mosaics can be viewed in the newly refurbished Corinium museum.

St John’s Hospital

During the Medieval period, Cirencester developed into a thriving market town based on the wool trade. Built on this prosperity is the striking St John the Baptist Parish church that dominates the market place. Traces of Cirencester’s history can also be seen in the Abbey Grounds, which contains the site of St Mary’s Abbey, and nearby is St John’s Hospital, founded during the 12th century by Henry II.

Cecily Hill entrance to
Cirencester Park

The Market Place

The Abbey Grounds

Cirencester has an exceptional variety of attractions and a wide range of traditional and specialist shops, craft centres and many restaurants.
Well worth a visit.

Bourton-on-the-Water

An extremely popular and attractive place to visit in the Cotswolds, situated alongside the river Wind Rush, Bourton on the water offers antique shopping, cafes and restaurants. Other attractions include Birdland the motor museum and the fascinating model village.

Bibury

Stated by William Morris as ‘the most beautiful village in England,’ Bibury epitomises a Cotswolds village. The famed Arlington Row consisting of a cluster of 14th century weaver’s cottages constructed in stunning Cotswold stone and the flowing river Coln completes this picturesque village.

Arlington Row

Arlington row overlooking Rack Isle water meadow owned by the National
Trust.

The river Coln

Also situated in Bibury is a Trout farm, craft centre and many shops cafes and restaurants.

Westonbirt Arboretum
Renowned Westonbirt Arboretum covers 600 acres of stunning woodlands offering 17 miles of fantastic walks thorough a fine collection of trees and fauna. Although famous for the autumn colours, Westonbirt is spectacular all year round with a varied programme of events available throughout the year.