Shopping

For antiques in Cirencester, try William H. Stokes, The Cloisters, 6-8 Dollar St. (tel. 01285/653907), which specializes in furniture, tapestries, and other items from the 16th and 17th centuries.

The arts complex known as the Brewery Arts, Brewery Court (tel. 01285/657181), has 15 independent workshops of area craftspeople ranging from jewelers and weavers to basket makers. Three galleries and a crafts shop recognized by the Crafts Council sell many of the artists' wares.