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a Historic Market Town in the county of Gloucestershire

The Broad Walk in Cirencester Park, Cirencester, Gloucestershire

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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

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Hotels & Accommodation in Cirencester

	Fleece Hotel Market Place, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) Cirencester's only town centre 3-star hotel, ideal for the Cotswolds. Old beams, log fires, courtyard, car park. Stylish restaurant at sensible prices. Privately owned. Bedrooms include safe, iron, mo... More info and book online.. Price from £59.00
	Corinium Hotel 12 Gloucester Street, Cirencester, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) The Corinium Hotel is located in Cirencester, the capital of the Cotswolds. With a 16th century heart, 15 individual character bedrooms, a town location, garden and car parking. The Corinium Hotel h... More info and book online.. Price from £59.00
	White Lion 8 Gloucester Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) The White Lion is a family run 17th Century Coaching Inn. We are situated within a 5-minute walk of the centre of the Historic Town of Cirencester. The bar area has been refurbished, but still retai... More info and book online.. Price from £55.00
	Hotel Lespa Stratton Place, Gloucester Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England (0.9 miles, 1.5 km) Through the gates of Le Spa at Stratton Place. You are met by the elegant splendour of our 19th Century Edwardian Manor House. Fronted by beautifully landscaped gardens and woodlands, your first imp... More info and book online.. Price from £99.00
	Best Western Stratton House Hotel Gloucester Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England (1.0 miles, 1.6 km) The Best Western Stratton House Hotel combines traditional elegance and style with modern amenities. The hotel is located close to the centre of Cirencester, the recognised 'capital' of the Cotswolds.... More info and book online.. Price from £60.00

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Nearby 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)