The delightful town of Lechlade-on-Thames lies on the River Thames and is 3 miles to the east. Lechlade has a thriving town centre with a good selection of shops, including many antique-dealers, and an array of wonderful places to eat and drink. Cirencester, known as the Capital of the Cotswolds, is only 15 miles to the west and is a lovely market town with a fascinating history. In Roman times, Cirencester, known as ‘Corinium Dobunnorum’, was the second largest town only to London. The town became a very prosperous wool town in the medieval period, which is the basis for the charming town with ancient honey coloured stone buildings in picturesque narrow streets. The Market Place is the heart of the town and is home to a Charter Market (every Monday and Friday) and a Farmers’ Market (every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month). The wonderful variety of quality independent shops makes shopping in Cirencester a delight. Enjoy exploring the courtyards with their individual style, and the many historic streets radiating from the town centre. Cirencester is renowned for its specialist shops, individual boutiques, fascinating antique emporiums and craft shops as well as national chain stores. If that wasn’t enough, the area is well renowned for not only having some of the most beautiful villages and countryside, but also some of the most fantastic pubs and restaurants the area has to offer. Cirencester Park – Earl Bathurst’s 3,000 acre estate was designed by Alexander Pope. Open daily, the public are free to wander in the extensive 19th century parkland accessed from the entrance gates on Cecily Hill. Whether you fancy a lavish three course meal, afternoon tea, traditional pub food or a quiet drink with friends you need to look no further. Cirencester has a wide variety of eating establishments. The area is renowned for having a number of fantastic schools, both private and state, all being within easy driving distance. Road communications are excellent to the A417/A419 and A40 which in turn provides access in all directions, via the M4, M5 and M40. Rail links are also good, with regular trains from Charlbury, Swindon and Oxford.