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Cirencester - A guide to the "Capital of the Cotswolds"

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Cirencester is a charming town with a population of around 18,000 people set in the English Cotswolds. The actual population of the Cirencester Parish was recorded as 18,324 (8,920 males and 9,404 females) in 7,866 households in the 2001 Census.

The town was once one of the most important places in Roman Britain, second only to London.

Cirencester remains an important regional attraction and claims the title "The Capital of the Cotswolds".

Cirencester's location, near Bibury, Burford, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold etc., makes it an ideal base for visitors wishing to tour the Cotswolds. The popularity of Cirencester as a tourist destination is perhaps one of the reasons why the town has so many good quality hotels like The Fleece and bed & breakfast establishments such as The Ivy House, The Leauses and The Old Brewhouse. In fact, if you are looking for accommodation in Cirencester you may well be spoilt for choice!

Its diverse range of shops means that Cirencester is a popular shopping destination too. With its mix of chain stores and local shops it really does have something for everyone.

Places To Stay

• The Old Brewhouse
• The Old Bungalow
• The Leauses
• Talbot Inn