Location: Cirencester
Top Things to do in Cirencester
Top Restaurants in Cirencester
What to do and see in Cirencester, England: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
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. Pick a Pot
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
A fun and low cost activity for all the family. Open Tuesday - Sunday. Also open on Monday's at peak times. Tel number 01285 650405. Find us in Blackjack St, Cirencester GL7 5UX, behind Jesse Smith the butcher's.
2. Cotswold Driving Experiences - Rally
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5.0 based on 316 reviews
Rally driving school offering fun rally experiences days out to petrol heads aged 10 years old and above. Ideal for stag/hen parties, birthday parties and corporate days out!
Reviewed By Bengass07
Great fun for two teenagers they loved it helpful friendly staff and amazing COVID-19 facilities Including always washing hands and always cleaning between people in the car highly recommend
3. Old Downs Pursuits
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5.0 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By FLM503 - South Molton, United Kingdom
My fiancé and I had a brilliant time shooting clays. I’d never shot before but that didn’t matter at all - by the end of the session I’d been made to feel confident and really enjoyed it. Great fun, teaching and guidance on point, very safe and overall just a bloody good experience.
4. Cotswold Driving Experiences - 4x4 Off Road
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Y3321DZsimonc
Visited as part of a varied group attending before a wedding that day. The event was professionally organised with good humour. Excellent pre-drive briefing with no information overload. Demonstration driving and tuition were both fantastic with enthusiasm. It’s a great and unusual experience so thoroughly recommended. I quite fancy the rally car experience too.
5. The Cotswold Range
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5.0 based on 1,012 reviews
Discover a new hobby this year and book yourself an Archery/ Air Rifle/Crossbow beginner lesson at The Cotswold Range. A purpose built, low-capacity venue allowing supervised shooting with our qualified instructors (Archery GB and NSRA). Unlike many ranges we have sheltered shooting huts which allows us to continue even in bad weather. All lessons are done with beginners in mind however if you have done these activities before we are sure you haven't done it our way. With a huge selection of games available and Hall of Fames to be conquered, let the fun competitions begin! Our reviews speak volumes!
Reviewed By Explorer368291
We had a great afternoon with friends doing the air rifles and archery, both were great fun and we found it very addictive trying to better our scores! The instructor was brilliant, both friendly and informative and made it such a fun experience for us all. Would definitely recommend!
6. Parish Church of St John Baptist
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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.
7. Corinium Museum
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4.5 based on 785 reviews
The Corinium Museum is located at the heart of Cirencester the 'Capital of the Cotswolds'. Its principal collection consists of the highly significant finds from the Roman town of Corinium. However the museum today is much more than that, taking the visitor on a journey through time and charting the development of the Cotswolds from its prehistoric landscape to the modern day. The light and modern galleries offer the visitor an exceptional interactive experience. The museum is renowned for its learning provision, with an education centre and temporary exhibition space that ensure a vibrant, changing programme of events and activities for everyone to enjoy.
Reviewed By 752spikec - Stamford, United Kingdom
An absolute must I you’re visiting the town A real in depth look at the history of Cirencester and lots of mosaic floors to see Many finds from burial sites including some high status jewellery Worth every penny
8. Cirencester Park
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4.5 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By 752spikec - Stamford, United Kingdom
There are bits of history to be seen but even if that’s not what you like this is a well laid out huge green area in the centre of town. Lovely lake, things for the kids to play on, a coffee van it’s got it all Stretch your legs and enjoy. Don’t forget the Norman arch
9. Cotswold Country Park & Beach
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3.0 based on 407 reviews
Located within the Cotswold Water Park, minutes from Cirencester, the Cotswold Country Park & Beach is a wonderful day out for all to enjoy. Wibit AquaVenture - The inflatable WaterPark - Jump, splash, slide and bounce on the greatest activity to hit the Cotswolds. Head to the soft sandy inland beach with lifeguarded lagoon all summer long. Enjoy lakeside walks, delicious food from Salads to fish & chips & stone baked pizzas to beachside burgers, cakes & ice creams or hire a BBQ pitch and enjoy a picnic. The lake offers fun for all from pedalos and rowing boats, electric Mini port boats. Paddle out on a kayak, SUP with single and tandems available. There are plenty of activities on-land too, from mini golf and adventure playgrounds to climbing walls and volley ball - The perfect day out for all, we offer great party packages and team building events too! Book online today and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Reviewed By 867annalisaj - Macclesfield, United Kingdom
We have been visiting the Cotswolds for years but this was our first visit to the Cotswolds country park and beach. We booked the Wibit Aquaventure for our 2 boys 11 and 14. I thought it was great value for money - we booked wetsuits as well which was worth doing as both boys were cold. They loved their time on the obstacle course and have already said they want to go back. Only downside was that they thought the changing rooms were smelly so they ended up coming outside to change. We had lunch in the cafe and though we had to wait a bit the pizzas were really good. We walked round the lake then our younger son decided to do the Head for Heights challenge. There were lots of other things to do such as boat hire and stand up paddle boarding. We will definitely visit again. Would have been even better if there was cycle hire available here as it would be nice to cycle round. Great to find somewhere that caters well for older children!
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