Location: Stow-on-the-Wold
Top Things to do in Stow-on-the-Wold
Top 8 Gift & Specialty Shops in Stow-on-the-Wold, England
Stow-on-the-Wold is a small market town and civil parish in Gloucestershire, England. It is situated on top of an 800 ft (244 m) hill, at the convergence of a number of major roads through the Cotswolds, including the Fosse Way (A429). The town was founded as a planned market place by Norman lords to take advantage of trade on the converging roads. Fairs have been held by royal charter since 1330 and an annual horse fair is still held on the edge of the town.
Restaurants in Stow-on-the-Wold
1. Jaffe & Neale Bookshop and Cafe Stow
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Sarahgid_
How lovely to see such a good independent bookshop. So many interesting titles. Bought a few books but could have staggered out with so many more. Very pleasant staff. And a coffee shop to boot! Wonderful children’s section. Shame mine are too old now to appreciate them.
2. The Baobab Tree
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By GAlsager - Alsager, United Kingdom
A really nice shop which we always pop into when we visit Stow. Some nice pieces spread across the 2 floors so worth a visit to take a look around.
3. The Borzoi Bookshop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
We are a small, long established, independent bookshop with a large selection of books for gifts, local history, childrens, cookery, and the latest titles in hardback and paperback. We also have a selection of greetings cards, calendars and diaries. Our staff are happy to recommend books and help you find that tricky present. Brock,the friendly shop dog, has his own following!
Reviewed By AHeger - Asheville, United States
We visited Borzoi while on honeymoon and enjoyed the quaint environment, great selection, and warm staff. Indie bookstores have a special place in our hearts and this was one is well worth a visit if you're ever in the area. We were able to find a few Christmas gifts, some books for ourselves, a great topographic map of he area, and some lovely cards by a local artist. Ended up spending close to an hour in Borzoi browsing the travel, nature, cooking, fiction, and children's books sections. We hope to visit again whenever our travels bring us back to the Cotswolds.
4. Roly's Fudge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
We make crumbly fudge from all natural ingredients on the slab in the shop...while you watch! We buy in butter, milk and sugar to create our award winning fudge; the smell fills Stow Square - just follow your nose! You can taste a piece of warm fudge from the slab or ask us for a taste of any of the 16 flavours available all year round. We also sell Sidoli's ice cream - proper ice cream made with double cream. Roly's Fudge Sauce also available on your ice creams or to buy to enjoy at home.
Reviewed By fork_handles - Luton, United Kingdom
Visited on a wet bank holiday Monday afternoon - the fudge was a great pickup from the rain and an enjoyable treat on our first few days away since COVID. Whisky and ginger, rum ans raisin, sea salt and vanilla, all very tasty! Certainly recommended!
5. Powder Cashmere
6. Cotswold Sweet Company
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
Cotswold Chocolate, Cotswold Fudge and confections are still handmade by our small company, for many years we have been serving Stow on the Wold and the Cotswolds with our range of traditional sweets and gifts for all occaisons.
Reviewed By L4099OGrachelh
Decided to take a trip out to the beautiful town of Stow on the Wold and found this little treasure depicting everything s sweet shop should be. Though smalll it is packed with shelves of goodies to make your mouth water but not only that hand made chocolates that I was told by the owner are made from scratch and are individually dipped and decorated almost to good to eat but eat we did ,my favourite being the salted caramel truffle. We did buy some of the chocolate pigs and mice to give away but unfortunately these were consumed on the journey home. The customer service as good as the good sold this shop is a must if you visit here
7. Scotts of Stow
Scotts of Stow was established in Stow-on-the-Wold in 1991 in a small white-fronted shop in the main square opposite Stow Cross. The simple aim was to provide "Elegance and value from Kitchen to Table". This it where it all started. Scotts of Stow now supplies everything for kitchen, home and garden, has 2 shops in Stow and is an international brand with millions of customers and over 200 staff.
8. The Cotswold Chocolate Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By AlexRicour - Stow-on-the-Wold, United Kingdom
I bought for my husband’s birthday, a slab of milk chocolate with white chocolate hearts. It was a gamble as his favorite is Lindt. Well he just said it’s the best chocolate he’s ever had!!! Yeah success. We live in Stow and often buy for our friends as we need to support local. Now I need to try and keep my husband away Or he might be a daily visitor!!!!
