Cotswolds Tailormade Travel Guide
Sightseeing
Cirencester is a market town in Gloucestershire. It lies on the River Churn, a tributary of the river Thames, and is the largest town in the Cotswolds.
This historic Roman town is just minutes from the beautiful countryside and is surrounded by pretty villages. Only five minutes' drive out of town is the stunning Cotswold Water Park.
When visiting the Cotswolds, you can take a step back in time and explore everything that is quintessentially English. Where better to start than Cirencester? It is , after all the capital of the Cotswolds.
Cirencester’s houses are made of yellow stone are pocketed around forests and farmland.
Farmers' markets, public houses, tea rooms, Victorian mansions, canals, rivers, parks – it’s all here.
This charming market town has plenty to keep you occupied. You could have a lazy brunch at one of the town's many cafes, or coffee shops. Why not check out the local's hospitality at one of the pubs.
Weekly Charter Markets and Farmers Market are held in the character market square, and there are also some cute little boutiques selling home decor, books, antiques, and more.
Cecily Hill is by far one of the prettiest streets, famous for the Barracks built in 1857 and placed at the top of the hill. You can stroll up the street which is full of lush hedgerows and quaint houses with eau-de-nil doors and hanging baskets full of colourful blossoms and cute cottages.
Cecily Hill is also on the gateway to Cirencester Park. The picturesque Cirencester park is perfect for walks for all abilities. You can have a quick stroll on a round route or walk for miles to one of the local village pubs that neighbours this estate. It's beautiful any time of the year. Autumn brings the leaves to turn an Amber colour and start falling off the branches in the wind. The top of the hills provides an excellent view of the forest, and the woodlands offer a welcome shade from the heat of Summer.
Cirencester Abbey was built in 1117, the church is an impressive fixture that can be seen all over town. The outside of the abbey is stunning and compliments the town beautifully. Even more stunning is inside where you can see their exquisite stained-glass windows and intricate architecture.
In the summer months usually May to September, you can swim at Cirencester Outdoor Pool.
The pool is fed by natural spring water, and heated to an average temperature of 27°C. Together with a children's paddling pool and sunbathing patio, the pool offers you a wonderful swimming experience in a fantastic location, with the Cecily castle acting as a backdrop.
The open-air swimming pool was built around 1869 by the Bathurst family and presented to the people of the town. Over the past couple of decades, the pool has been managed by volunteers. This legendary pool is one of the oldest in the country and was built during the winter of 1869 by local businessmen who launched a limited company offering shares for sale at £5 each.
The Corinium Museum's principal collection consists of highly significant finds from the Romans, and today is much more than that, taking you on a journey through time and charting the development of the Cotswolds from its prehistoric landscape to the modern day.
The Brewery Arts gallery, in the towns centre, shows inspiring work by artists, makers, craftsmen and designers, and our studios offer a rare opportunity to meet makers and buy beautifully crafted work direct from independent artists.
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Cirencester Park
Cirencester is a market town in Gloucestershire. It lies on the River Churn, a tributary of the river Thames, and is the largest town in the Cotswolds.
This historic Roman town is just minutes from the beautiful countryside and is surrounded by pretty villages. Only five minutes' drive out of town is the stunning Cotswold Water Park.
When visiting the Cotswolds, you can take a step back in time and explore everything that is quintessentially English. Where better to start than Cirencester? It is , after all the capital of the Cotswolds.
Cirencester’s houses are made of yellow stone are pocketed around forests and farmland.
Farmers' markets, public houses, tea rooms, Victorian mansions, canals, rivers, parks – it’s all here.
This charming market town has plenty to keep you occupied. You could have a lazy brunch at one of the town's many cafes, or coffee shops. Why not check out the local's hospitality at one of the pubs.
Weekly Charter Markets and Farmers Market are held in the character market square, and there are also some cute little boutiques selling home decor, books, antiques, and more.
Cecily Hill is by far one of the prettiest streets, famous for the Barracks built in 1857 and placed at the top of the hill. You can stroll up the street which is full of lush hedgerows and quaint houses with eau-de-nil doors and hanging baskets full of colourful blossoms and cute cottages.
Cecily Hill is also on the gateway to Cirencester Park. The picturesque Cirencester park is perfect for walks for all abilities. You can have a quick stroll on a round route or walk for miles to one of the local village pubs that neighbours this estate. It's beautiful any time of the year. Autumn brings the leaves to turn an Amber colour and start falling off the branches in the wind. The top of the hills provides an excellent view of the forest, and the woodlands offer a welcome shade from the heat of Summer.
Cirencester Abbey was built in 1117, the church is an impressive fixture that can be seen all over town. The outside of the abbey is stunning and compliments the town beautifully. Even more stunning is inside where you can see their exquisite stained-glass windows and intricate architecture.
In the summer months usually May to September, you can swim at Cirencester Outdoor Pool.
The pool is fed by natural spring water, and heated to an average temperature of 27°C. Together with a children's paddling pool and sunbathing patio, the pool offers you a wonderful swimming experience in a fantastic location, with the Cecily castle acting as a backdrop.
The open-air swimming pool was built around 1869 by the Bathurst family and presented to the people of the town. Over the past couple of decades, the pool has been managed by volunteers. This legendary pool is one of the oldest in the country and was built during the winter of 1869 by local businessmen who launched a limited company offering shares for sale at £5 each.
The Corinium Museum's principal collection consists of highly significant finds from the Romans, and today is much more than that, taking you on a journey through time and charting the development of the Cotswolds from its prehistoric landscape to the modern day.
The Brewery Arts gallery, in the towns centre, shows inspiring work by artists, makers, craftsmen and designers, and our studios offer a rare opportunity to meet makers and buy beautifully crafted work direct from independent artists.
Bibury was once declared the most beautiful village in England, the village welcomes thousands of
visitors from all over the world each year. It is still very worth a visit and combines nicely with
either an outbound or on-return day from a visit to the North Cotswolds villages.
The river Coln flows through Bibury sandwiched between the main village street and an expanse of
boggy water meadow known as Rack Isle. With Arlington Row as a backdrop, it makes one of the
most picturesque scenes you will find in the Cotswolds. The cottages of Arlington Row are often
referred to as the most photographed and beautiful cottages in the country. Originally built in 1380
as a monastic wool store, the building was then converted into a row of weavers' cottages in the
17th century.
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Ferma de păstrăvi Bibury
Bibury was once declared the most beautiful village in England, the village welcomes thousands of
visitors from all over the world each year. It is still very worth a visit and combines nicely with
either an outbound or on-return day from a visit to the North Cotswolds villages.
The river Coln flows through Bibury sandwiched between the main village street and an expanse of
boggy water meadow known as Rack Isle. With Arlington Row as a backdrop, it makes one of the
most picturesque scenes you will find in the Cotswolds. The cottages of Arlington Row are often
referred to as the most photographed and beautiful cottages in the country. Originally built in 1380
as a monastic wool store, the building was then converted into a row of weavers' cottages in the
17th century.
Castle Combe is like a fairy-tale medieval village that's cut off from the rest of the world. There
are no TV wires or dishes, barely any cars in sight, and every house was built a few centuries ago.
So, you must experience it for yourself.
Castle Combe
Castle Combe is like a fairy-tale medieval village that's cut off from the rest of the world. There
are no TV wires or dishes, barely any cars in sight, and every house was built a few centuries ago.
So, you must experience it for yourself.
Lacock village walk takes you around the beautiful medieval village and explores some of the offthe-beaten-track paths within easy reach of the village centre. Picturesque
cottages, a bridge over the Ford for playing Pooh sticks, and views of the traditional English
countryside are just some of the highlights along the way. Here yo will have lunch at The Sign of the Angel Public House.
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Abatia Lacock
Lacock village walk takes you around the beautiful medieval village and explores some of the offthe-beaten-track paths within easy reach of the village centre. Picturesque
cottages, a bridge over the Ford for playing Pooh sticks, and views of the traditional English
countryside are just some of the highlights along the way. Here yo will have lunch at The Sign of the Angel Public House.
Chipping Campden was one of the most important of the Cotswold Wool Towns, it had many of England's richest merchants living here, notably one William Grevel is known as "the flower of all England's wool merchants".
Whilst the Campden Trust was originally set up to oversee the protection of Campden's qualities, the baton was passed to The Campden Society in 1970 to secure the protection of the architectural and historic quality of Campden. Today, the streets are lined with honey-coloured limestone buildings, built from locally quarried Cotswold stone. In the centre of the main street running through Chipping Campden stands the Market Hall with its splendid arches, built in 1627.
Chipping Campden
Chipping Campden was one of the most important of the Cotswold Wool Towns, it had many of England's richest merchants living here, notably one William Grevel is known as "the flower of all England's wool merchants".
Whilst the Campden Trust was originally set up to oversee the protection of Campden's qualities, the baton was passed to The Campden Society in 1970 to secure the protection of the architectural and historic quality of Campden. Today, the streets are lined with honey-coloured limestone buildings, built from locally quarried Cotswold stone. In the centre of the main street running through Chipping Campden stands the Market Hall with its splendid arches, built in 1627.
The City of Bath was founded in the 1st century AD by the Romans who used the natural hot springs as a thermal spa. It became an important centre for the wool industry in the Middle Ages but in the 18th century under the reigns of George l, ll and III it developed into an elegant spa city, famed in literature and art. Today, Bath serves as a stage for a packed calendar of events throughout the year, giving you even more reasons to visit this alluring city. There is a lot for culture vultures to enjoy with a number of art galleries and museums to explore. For those wanting
to enjoy the fresh air, there is the beautiful skyline walk, or maybe you would like to take a romantic punt down the river to one of the pubs for a lovely lunch. Whatever you like to do with your time, Bath never disappoints.
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Bath Spa Station
The City of Bath was founded in the 1st century AD by the Romans who used the natural hot springs as a thermal spa. It became an important centre for the wool industry in the Middle Ages but in the 18th century under the reigns of George l, ll and III it developed into an elegant spa city, famed in literature and art. Today, Bath serves as a stage for a packed calendar of events throughout the year, giving you even more reasons to visit this alluring city. There is a lot for culture vultures to enjoy with a number of art galleries and museums to explore. For those wanting
to enjoy the fresh air, there is the beautiful skyline walk, or maybe you would like to take a romantic punt down the river to one of the pubs for a lovely lunch. Whatever you like to do with your time, Bath never disappoints.
Water sports
South Cerney is a beautiful village approximately 4 miles drive from Cirencester. It has many lakes offer water sports .
The South Cerney Outdoor ( Lake 12) is one of the bigger lakes offering water sports . There is no open water swimming offered here , meaning that you have access to the whole lake .
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South Cerney Outdoor
12 Spine Rd EThe South Cerney Outdoor ( Lake 12) is one of the bigger lakes offering water sports . There is no open water swimming offered here , meaning that you have access to the whole lake .