Guidebook for Kempsford
Food Scene
Brilliant restaurant serving modern british cuisine in an open plan kitchen-diner, just off the main Marketplace in Cirencester in the Corn Hall.
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MADE BY BOB
Brilliant restaurant serving modern british cuisine in an open plan kitchen-diner, just off the main Marketplace in Cirencester in the Corn Hall.
The Community shop and cafe at the top of the hill in Cold St. Aldwyns is a gem - great for a pit stop on a cycle ride or walk around this beautiful part of the Cotswolds.
Coln St. Aldwyns
The Community shop and cafe at the top of the hill in Cold St. Aldwyns is a gem - great for a pit stop on a cycle ride or walk around this beautiful part of the Cotswolds.
Characterful gastro pub in the tiny village of Kelmscott serving classy cuisine. Book ahead for evenings and Sunday lunch. Good lunch option if you are visiting Kelmscott Manor, the summer home of William Morris.
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Plough Inn
Characterful gastro pub in the tiny village of Kelmscott serving classy cuisine. Book ahead for evenings and Sunday lunch. Good lunch option if you are visiting Kelmscott Manor, the summer home of William Morris.
Shopping
The medieval stone cottages of Burford tumble down the hill to the river and provide many great retail opportunities including the Oxford Shirt Company for quality country clothing and many boutiques and antique shops. Lots of places for coffee and lunch. Free parking.
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Burford
The medieval stone cottages of Burford tumble down the hill to the river and provide many great retail opportunities including the Oxford Shirt Company for quality country clothing and many boutiques and antique shops. Lots of places for coffee and lunch. Free parking.
So much more than a garden centre, Burford Garden Company is a full retail experience with high quality clothing, interiors, original art and antiques as well as a great selection of plants and gardening paraphernalia. Restaurant is good but busy on weekends.
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Burford Garden Center
Shilton RoadSo much more than a garden centre, Burford Garden Company is a full retail experience with high quality clothing, interiors, original art and antiques as well as a great selection of plants and gardening paraphernalia. Restaurant is good but busy on weekends.
The organic foodie destination of the Cotswolds in recent years. People flock to the tiny village of Kingham to shop for organic produce, amazing cheese and sumptuous homewares before getting a table for lunch inside or outside. The food is amazing - wide range of organic salads, great for vegans but also a full menu for meat-eaters.
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Daylesford
The organic foodie destination of the Cotswolds in recent years. People flock to the tiny village of Kingham to shop for organic produce, amazing cheese and sumptuous homewares before getting a table for lunch inside or outside. The food is amazing - wide range of organic salads, great for vegans but also a full menu for meat-eaters.
Parks & Nature
Minster Lovell is a picturesque village in the Windrush valley - quintessential Cotswold scenery. Park in the village and walk up through the village to the abbey ruins. Lovely spot for a picnic and a walk, or grab a spot of lunch at the The Old Swan pub and hotel.
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Minster Lovell
Minster Lovell is a picturesque village in the Windrush valley - quintessential Cotswold scenery. Park in the village and walk up through the village to the abbey ruins. Lovely spot for a picnic and a walk, or grab a spot of lunch at the The Old Swan pub and hotel.
Lovely hilltop wood with circular walks and towering mature trees. National Trust site. Great views across Wiltshire from here.
Badbury
Lovely hilltop wood with circular walks and towering mature trees. National Trust site. Great views across Wiltshire from here.
Arts & Culture
18th century home to the Lords Faringdon. This is an unusual property for the National Trust as it is still the Faringdon home and they run the house for the NT. This gives the place a distinctive atmosphere with an impressive collection of art including some beautiful panels by the Pre-Raphaelites. Beautiful gardens with long borders and park walks with great vistas. Quirky opening hours but worth the visit.
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Buscot Park
18th century home to the Lords Faringdon. This is an unusual property for the National Trust as it is still the Faringdon home and they run the house for the NT. This gives the place a distinctive atmosphere with an impressive collection of art including some beautiful panels by the Pre-Raphaelites. Beautiful gardens with long borders and park walks with great vistas. Quirky opening hours but worth the visit.
Something of an English eccentricity, the Lodge was built in the 17th century as a grandstand for the guests of John 'Crump' Dutton to watch the various sporting events in the park. Lovely countryside for walks and picnics.
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Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate
Something of an English eccentricity, the Lodge was built in the 17th century as a grandstand for the guests of John 'Crump' Dutton to watch the various sporting events in the park. Lovely countryside for walks and picnics.
Amazing National Trust site. The mosaics of the huge roman villa found on the site are well worth a visit. Take the guided tour with one of the volunteers to learn more about how the Romans lived. The baths are particularly impressive. Lovely spot for a picnic or a bite to eat at the cafe. Also a great 1 hour walk through the woods and fields from the NT shop - just ask them for a map.
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Chedworth Roman Villa
Amazing National Trust site. The mosaics of the huge roman villa found on the site are well worth a visit. Take the guided tour with one of the volunteers to learn more about how the Romans lived. The baths are particularly impressive. Lovely spot for a picnic or a bite to eat at the cafe. Also a great 1 hour walk through the woods and fields from the NT shop - just ask them for a map.
Drinks & Nightlife
Recently refurbished and now with a comedy club, music venue and underground cinema showing classics.
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Kings Head Hotel
24 Market PlRecently refurbished and now with a comedy club, music venue and underground cinema showing classics.
The local pub serving Arkell's ales and good pub grub.
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The George, Kempsford
High StreetThe local pub serving Arkell's ales and good pub grub.
Sightseeing
Cirencester's history stretches back to Roman times when it was the 2nd largest settlement in Britain. The town has retained its charm with a busy marketplace, dominated by the parish church of St John the Baptist, parts of which date back to the 15th century. There are plenty of independent shops and cafes, a Friday outdoor market and a daily indoor market of antiques, crafts and collectibles in the Corn Hall. Visit the Corinium Museum to learn about the town's history and see artefacts.
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Cirencester
Cirencester's history stretches back to Roman times when it was the 2nd largest settlement in Britain. The town has retained its charm with a busy marketplace, dominated by the parish church of St John the Baptist, parts of which date back to the 15th century. There are plenty of independent shops and cafes, a Friday outdoor market and a daily indoor market of antiques, crafts and collectibles in the Corn Hall. Visit the Corinium Museum to learn about the town's history and see artefacts.
Lovely cotswold village on the banks of the Thames. Park on the south side of the river and enjoy walks through the fields and riverbanks. Boat hire available.
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Lechlade-on-Thames
Lovely cotswold village on the banks of the Thames. Park on the south side of the river and enjoy walks through the fields and riverbanks. Boat hire available.
One of the most visited villages of the Cotswolds due to its picture-postcard 17th weavers cottages and water meadow. Despite the Japanese coach tours, its a special spot to visit. Sit by the river or visit the Trout Farm and catch yourself a fish. Good place to park up and go for a walk before lunch at the Swan hotel.
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Bibury
One of the most visited villages of the Cotswolds due to its picture-postcard 17th weavers cottages and water meadow. Despite the Japanese coach tours, its a special spot to visit. Sit by the river or visit the Trout Farm and catch yourself a fish. Good place to park up and go for a walk before lunch at the Swan hotel.
Essentials
Fairford is our local town with a good range of grocery stores, chemist, butchers, post office, bookshop and coffee shops. Market day is Wednesdays.
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Fairford
Fairford is our local town with a good range of grocery stores, chemist, butchers, post office, bookshop and coffee shops. Market day is Wednesdays.