Location: Cirencester
Top Things to do in Cirencester
Top Restaurants in Cirencester
Things to do in Cirencester, England: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Cirencester (/ˈsaɪrənsɛstər/ ( listen), occasionally /ˈsɪstər/ ( listen); see below for more variations) is a market town in east Gloucestershire, England, 93 miles (150 km) west northwest of London. Cirencester lies on the River Churn, a tributary of the River Thames, and is the largest town in the Cotswold District. It is the home of the Royal Agricultural University, the oldest agricultural college in the English-speaking world, founded in 1840. The town's Corinium Museum is well known for its extensive Roman collection. The Roman name for the town was Corinium, which is thought to have been associated with the ancient British tribe of the Dobunni, having the same root word as the River Churn. The earliest known reference to the town was by Ptolemy in AD 150.
Restaurants in Cirencester
1. St Michael and St Martins Church
2. Alpaca Experience in the Cotswolds
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By angbna
It was lovely meeting Sue & the boys for our private hands-on experience with the alpacas. She even cooked us a very tasty apple crumble. A rewarding experience, which we highly recommend to all.
3. St Andrews Church
4. Parish Church of St John Baptist
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 564 reviews
Reviewed By LouiseH562 - Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
So glad we stepped in on our visit so much to see as well as a beautiful space it has very old remains of wall paintings, brasses, Anne Boleyn cup, two organs, rood screen, stained glass, vaulted ceilings.
5. Abbey Home Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By RoryAtkins - Tewkesbury, United Kingdom
We love this place and have been coming here for decades. Open gallery kitchen serving I think Tuesday to Sunday daytime only meals (at same time as the shop is open). Very warm and cosy relaxed chilled atmosphere. Wonderful salads and vegetarian options. Highly recommended.
6. All Saints' Church
7. Corn Hall & Arcade
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
The Corn Hall & Arcade is right on the Market Place. The Arcade is the home to MBB Brasserie and Deli and some great shops. This leads to the historic Corn Hall which opens every Monday to Thursday with the Indoor Market and every Friday for Antique & Collectibles Market and Crafts every Saturday. The fabulous DIVERSITEA CAFE is open inside the Corn Hall serving light lunches, delicious homemade cakes coffee and teas.
Reviewed By 752spikec - Stamford, United Kingdom
What a gem we bought lots of early Xmas presents at the Craft fair which has something for everyone and every pocket Loved the hand knitted socks from Opal Knitwear and the brooches from Flower Funky Our first visit and we will be back the traders were so helpful
8. Windmill Tump Long Barrow
9. Keble's Bridge
10. Rodmarton Manor
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 80 reviews
Privately owned Manor House and Gardens. Important and unique Cotswold Arts and Craft building and contents. Outstanding early 20th century garden.
Reviewed By Sarahgid_
We had a very pleasant afternoon visiting this garden. Open Wednesday and Saturday afternoons 2 - 5 pm. There is no need to book in advance and everything appears “normal”. No one way as there is so much space that one can easily socially distance. Toilets available at the entrance. A lovely Arts and Crafts garden with a series of rooms. Lots of staddle stones and stone troughs, focal points, yew hedging and lime tree walks. An interesting short talk on the house and garden before entering the garden and guide book available for £5. Owners are looking to open house again sometime in August. Best to check their website. We really enjoyed our time here with plenty to see. Big field to park in so plenty of room to picnic next to car.
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