Tourist attractions Cirencester

This modern and well-designed museum retraces the history of the Cotswolds from their formation to the present day. Its Roman heritage is enriched by many objects discovered in the area, especially a rare series of mosaic paving .

Fairford is famous for its church, that was rebuilt in the late 15C. Sculptures, some grotesque and amusing, decorate the exterior. Inside, the enclosures, stalls and misericords of the choir are of an exceptional quality. The church's masterpiece, h..

This typical building, one of the "wool churches" of the Cotswolds, is both beautiful and fascinating. The high tower dates back to 1400-1420 and is supported by solid flying buttresses. Standing above the town, it is visible from miles aro..

Dominating the market place, this is a fine example of a "wool church". The majestic two-storey southern porch is decorated with medieval sculptures. A remarkable collection of bronzes that belonged to the wool merchants is on display ins..

Founded in the 7C, the abbey is linked to many famous people, such as Saint Aldhelm (639-709), one of its first abbots, the great historian William of Malmesbury (1095-1143), who was the librarian here, and Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679). The church..

The old town is dense and surrounded by parkland from two large estates: the abbey , which was totally destroyed during the Dissolution, whose gardens lead to the pretty Churn, and Cirencester Park , a fine French garden with Broad Avenue that le..

Arlington Mill is a restored mill and folklore museum at the centre of the village, in this magnificent region, the Costwolds. The pretty River Coln, its stone bridges, the weavers' cottages and the gables of Bibury on a background of woodland all ..

This large and superb Roman villa stands at the entrance to the little valley near the source. It is undoubtedly one of the most grandiose Roman monuments in the Cotswolds.