Cotswold
Properties and events in Cotswold
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Cirencester Friends Meeting House
Visit an historic Quaker Meeting House and burial ground/garden. Meet with Friends and learn about Quaker beliefs and history.
Cirencester Open Air Swimming Pool (2021)
Visit one of the oldest heated outdoor swimming pools in the UK. It has been in continuous use for 150 years. Much of the original mechanics can be seen; as can the well that provides the spring water for the pool.
Exploring Chipping Campden High Street
Chipping Campden's High Street is famous for its buildings. Displays in the public library will help visitors understand the history before they walk along the trail. Open enquiry session on Wednesday 11 September.
Hidcote
Join us at Hidcote to celebrate Heritage Open Days on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th September, and enjoy free entry to the garden. Join one of our introductory talks to find out all about Hidcote from one of our knowledgeable garden guides.
Royal Agricultural University
Founded in 1845, the Royal Agricultural University has been part of Cirencester for almost two centuries. The University’s main building includes a historic Dining Hall, a beautiful Quad and clocktower, a historic Tithe Barn (now the University bar!)
St. James Church - at the centre of the community
St. James Church will be open to visitors with short talks by guides to explain the history of the church and specific features of the building.
Tetbury Market House
An opportunity to view the interior of the historic Market House in the centre of Tetbury, including the normally closed to public Feofee meeting room.
The Air Raid Shelter and Hospital Cottages of the former Cirencester Memorial Hospital , Exhibition "Wartime Life in the Cotswolds"
The exhibition "Wartime Life in the Cotswolds" is housed on the site of the former Memorial Hospital. The medical and military exhibits are housed in the air raid shelter and civilian services and domestic life in the hospital cottages adjacent.
Visit the Old Courthouse and Cells
The courthouse is part of the Tetbury Police Museum. We tell the story of policing in Gloucestershire in relation to the history of the town. There are many fascinating objects from the early days of policing.
Weavers Hall
Tea and cake served at Quakers Meeting House by Civic Society members, followed by escorted tours of Grade II* listed building, Weavers Hall opposite, to view painting on one of the internal walls depicting the Royal Coat of Arms of James I in 1606.