Nailsworth Independent Shopping Streets
THE INSIDERNailsworth Independent Shopping StreetsNailsworth's compact centre is a good place to browse independent food shops, galleries, outdoor-gear stores and small makers rather than chain retail. What to expect Follow Fountain Street and the lanes around the town, stopping for coffee or a bakery lunch. It is easy to pair with the Mills walk; allow […]
Cirencester Markets
THE INSIDERCirencester MarketsCirencester's regular markets animate the Market Place with produce, antiques, crafts and seasonal stalls. What to expect Market days are a good time to combine local shopping with the Corinium Museum and Black Jack Street. Bring cash for smaller traders, arrive before lunch for the widest choice and expect a livelier atmosphere than […]
Burford High Street & Independent Shops
THE INSIDERBurford High Street & Independent ShopsBurford's steep High Street is lined with honey-coloured stone, independent shops, galleries and old coaching inns descending towards the River Windrush. What to expect Start at the Tolsey, walk downhill slowly and look into the side lanes for antiques, books and local food. The return climb is short but […]
Burford Garden Company
THE INSIDERBurford Garden CompanyBurford Garden Company is a proper destination rather than a quick garden-centre stop: an independent, family-owned 15-acre site with plants, gardenalia, homeware, gifts, seasonal displays, a food hall and the Glasshouse Café just outside Burford. Why go The plant nursery is the reason to make the trip, with a broad mix of […]
The Gallery at The Guild
THE INSIDERThe Gallery at The GuildAn artist-run gallery and shop in the Old Silk Mill, with changing exhibitions, cards and gifts by member makers. What to expect Opening hours and exhibitions can change, so check the operator’s own information before making this the fixed point of your day. Practical notes These places are working venues, […]
Daylesford Organic
THE INSIDERDaylesford OrganicA destination farm shop and lifestyle stop near Kingham, combining food, homewares, gardens and places to eat. What to expect Opening hours and exhibitions can change, so check the operator’s own information before making this the fixed point of your day. Practical notes These places are working venues, historic sites or open countryside […]
Cotswold Perfumery
THE INSIDERCotswold PerfumeryCotswold Perfumery is a useful stop when you want to bring home something more personal than a standard village souvenir. This family business has made fragrances since 1966 and has a shop on Victoria Street in Bourton-on-the-Water. What to come for The range includes perfumes, flower waters and home fragrance. Make this a […]
New Brewery Arts
THE INSIDERNew Brewery ArtsWhy we like it New Brewery Arts gives Cirencester something the prettier villages often lack: a genuinely creative indoor stop that is not just another shop or tearoom. The organisation champions contemporary British craft through exhibitions, maker studios, courses and a well-curated shop. Exhibitions are free, so it works equally well for […]
Stow Market Square Antique Shops
THE INSIDERStow Market Square Antique ShopsWhy we like it Stow-on-the-Wold is one of the better Cotswold towns for browsing rather than rushing from landmark to landmark. The Market Square and surrounding streets are packed with antiques, interiors, galleries, gifts and independent shops, so it works especially well on a slower day when the weather is […]
The Brewery Quarter
THE INSIDERThe Brewery QuarterThe Brewery Quarter is the practical answer to a very particular Cheltenham question: what do you do when a group wants food, drinks and entertainment without trekking across town between each stop? This central leisure quarter puts restaurants, bars, cinema and activities together in one place. Why go It is especially useful […]