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About Cirencester
Originally known in Roman times as Corinium Dobunorum, the town of Cirencester in those far off day's was the second largest town in England and the focus of several major highways. The town prospered in Roman times and much of this period in Cirencesters illustrious history is recreated in the Corinium Museum. When the Romans withdrew the town fell into decline.
At a later date wool became a major source of industry to the town bringing with it greater prosperity and it is the rich wool merchants we must thank for many of the fine buildings in, and around the town. Wool money paid for Cirencester's fine Church of St.John the Baptist. This church is one of the largest of it's kind in the country, from the top of the tower there are marvellous views across the town to Cirencester Park, seat of the Earl of Bathurst. In the wonderful grounds that surround this great house, is a folly which interestingly, was designed by Alexander Pope, the famous 18th-century poet.
Cirencester is a lively town to visit, there is much to see and do including the Roman Amphitheatre at nearby Chesterton.The lovely Gardens of Barnsley House at Barnsley, are also well worth visiting.
Cirencester hosts a regular weekly Antique market and also has it's own antique auction house. The town has a wide variety of pleasant shops, inns and public house's
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Cirencester
| Chedworth Roman Villa | (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Lodge Park | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Abbey House Gardens | (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Crickley Hill Country Park | (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Malmesbury Abbey | (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Painswick Rococo Gardens | (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Westonbirt Arboretum | (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Holst Birthplace Museum | (13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Robinswood Hill Country Park | (13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Cotswold Wildlife Park | (14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Pittville Pump Room | (14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Birdland | (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Bourton on the Water Model Village | (14.6 miles, 23.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Tolsey Museum | (15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Burford Church | (15.5 miles, 25.0 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
All attractions in CirencesterAll attractions in GloucestershireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Cirencester
Ewen in the county of Gloucestershire (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction SW)
Leafy lanes, tree lined roads and thatched country cottages form the character of this delightful hamlet through which an infant river Thames courses on its way through the lovely Cotswolds.
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Duntisbourne Abbots in the county of Gloucestershire (4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction NW)
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Ablington in the county of Gloucestershire (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction NE)
Graceful, picture-postcard Cotswold village where little seems to have changed for centuries. The River Coln snakes through Ablington, it's silvery, reed strewn waters reflecting glorious silky stone houses which have stood in this lovely landscape for centuries.
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Bibury in the county of Gloucestershire (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction NE)
William Morris, the 19th-century artist and poet thought Bibury to be the most beautiful village in England.
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Crudwell in the county of Wiltshire (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SW)
Visitors will find this a restful place, there is a serene atmosphere, pleasant properties in lovely country lanes, and a nice friendly village inn.
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Cricklade in the county of Wiltshire (7.4 miles, 11.8 km, direction SE)
Lying in the northern reaches of Wiltshire, the historic town of Cricklade has many visual delights.
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Bisley in the county of Gloucestershire (7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction W)
The village of Bisley is all charm. It has an excellent collection of very fine buildings as well as some interesting local folklore.
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Coln St Aldwyns in the county of Gloucestershire (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction E)
This village in the fertile Coln Valley has the prestige of being one of the 10 most desirable villages in England.
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Fairford in the county of Gloucestershire (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction E)
Fairford was granted a market charter in the year 1135 but it is believed that village has its origins way back in the Bronze Age. Its beautiful church is world famous for having the most complete set of Medieval stained glass windows of any parish church in the United Kingdom
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Quenington in the county of Gloucestershire (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction E)
The beautiful village of Quenington can be found on the banks of the gently flowing River Colne as it winds its way through unspoilt countryside towards Bibury.
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Eastcombe in the county of Gloucestershire (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction W)
Eastcombe is a beautiful hilltop village nestling in the heart of the Cotswolds.
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Castle Eaton in the county of Wiltshire (8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction SE)
Just as fish abound in the water along this stretch of the Thames, so too, do pretty Cotswold stone cottages and delightful country houses.
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Birdlip in the county of Gloucestershire (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NW)
The winding drive up the steeply rising hill to the ancient village of Birdlip provides magnificent views all around
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Nailsworth in the county of Gloucestershire (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction W)
Nailsworth is a handsome town that has a history stretching back to beyond Roman times.
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Malmesbury in the county of Wiltshire (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction SW)
The town stakes its claim to be the oldest borough in England on the fact that it was granted a charter in the year 924 by King Edward
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All towns in GloucestershireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Kemble Station | (3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction SW) |
| Stroud Station | (10.7 miles, 17.3 km, direction W) |
| M4 Junction 16 | (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction S) |
| M5 Junction 11A | (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction NW) |
| Bristol International Airport | (39.7 miles, 63.8 km, direction SW) |
| Birmingham International Airport | (51.8 miles, 83.3 km, direction N) |
| Cirencester to London | (80.6 miles, 129.7 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Cirencester
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Cirencester center |
| White Lion | (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) |
| Corinium Hotel | (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) |
| Hotel Lespa | (0.9 miles, 1.5 km) |
| Best Western Stratton House Hotel | (1.0 miles, 1.6 km) |
| The Crown Inn | (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction W) |
| Swan Classic Bibury | (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction NE) |
| Bibury Court | (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction NE) |
| Cricklade Hotel | (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction SE) |
| The Rectory Hotel | (7.4 miles, 11.8 km, direction SW) |
| The Royal Oak Inn, Tetbury | (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction SW) |
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