Cirencester Attractions
Cirencester (pop. 16,100), an ancient city at the meeting place of five Roman roads, makes a good starting point for tours through some interesting parts of the Cotswolds.
The Abbey Grounds in Cirencester feature a lake, greenery and trees providing a place for quiet and contemplation.
The Abbey Grounds in Cirencester feature a lake, greenery and trees providing a place for quiet and contemplation.
Barnsley House
Barnsley House, a 17th century gabled house, is home to an exceptional variety of garden styles.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Cirencester Park
Cirencester Park, home of Earl Bathurst, has beautiful grounds, with a 5mi long avenue of chestnut trees. Not far away is another mansion, Barnsley House, dating from 1657, the beautiful garden of which is well worth a visit.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 12:30 |
| Close |
Corinium Museum
Much Roman material, the fruits of excavation, can be seen in the excellent Corinium Museum.
Special exhibits include a reconstructed Roman dining room, kitchen and craftsmen's workshop.
Special exhibits include a reconstructed Roman dining room, kitchen and craftsmen's workshop.
Corinium Museum
Park Street
Cirencester GL7 2BX
England
Park Street
Cirencester GL7 2BX
England
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Rodmarton - Windmill Tump Long Barrow
Windmill Tump Long Barrow is a Neolithic long barrow with two porthole entrances.
St John the Baptist Church
In medieval times Cirencester was the largest wool market in England, a fact reflected in its having one of the richest and finest parish churches in the country, St John the Baptist, with an imposing tower (ca. 1400). Particularly notable is the beautifully carved three storied south porch; there is also fine fan vaulting in St Catherine's Chapel and some good stained glass.
Talland School of Equitation
The school is located on a 165-acre Cotswold Farm, complete with cross-country courses, dressage and jumping arenas and a covered school.
Facilities
On-site accomodations
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
