Visit Cirencester - Local Information Centre

02/11/2026

New Wentworth puzzles have just arrived — packed with magical Christmas designs and seasonal favourites. The perfect gift for anyone who loves cosy winter puzzling!

01/11/2026

Every month we are featuring one of our fantastic local businesses!

This month it's the turn of Tandem Cake Shed!

They are an independent, honesty-box cake shed serving Stratton and the wider Cirencester community.

They’re passionate about creating top-quality cakes with a twist on the traditional cake shed offering. Their goal is simple: delicious, indulgent cakes that are something to look forward to.

They take pride in everything they bake, they use local flour from The Organic Farm Shop and Shipton Mill, and they've got a longer term aim to support as many local and Gloucestershire-based suppliers as possible.

They’re also delighted to have been shortlisted for the UK Small Business Awards in the Best Home-Based Business category!

But they’re about more than just cake. their community book swap has already received lots of great feedback and they’re also exploring more ways to give back and support the local community.

They are open Fridays and Saturdays 8am–8pm at 3 Elphick Road, Stratton, Cirencester and accept payment by cash and card.

29/10/2026

Coming up on the 7 November 🎶
Call in for your tickets 🎫

Gala concert in aid of the South Western Ambulance Charity - under 16s go free. One of the world's finest Celtic Harpists, the award winning City of Bath Male Choir and the Cirencester Male Voice Choir. November 7 at 7.30pm at St John Baptist, Cirencester. Tickets available at Bingham House and online at www.cirencestermvc.co.uk

29/10/2026

This weekend sees the return of the Cirencester Half Marathon…. 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Please support the event and the runners this Sunday.

Details of the route can be found here: https://www.plotaroute.com/mobile/route/3386250

A message from the organisers…..

CIRENCESTER HALF MARATHON 2026 – COMMUNITY NOTICE & ROAD CLOSURES

Sunday 1st November 2026 | 9:00 AM

This Sunday, Cirencester will welcome 2,000 runners from across the UK for the Cirencester Half Marathon, along with hundreds of family members, friends and supporters.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful people of Cirencester for their continued support of this growing event.

It’s fantastic to see Cirencester establishing itself as a destination for major sporting events, bringing visitors into our historic town, supporting local businesses and providing opportunities for local charities and community groups.

LET’S SHOW EVERYONE WHAT CIRENCESTER HAS TO OFFER!

For many of our runners, this will be their first visit to Cirencester and the beautiful Cotswolds.

We would absolutely love to see residents come out on Sunday morning, line the streets, cheer on the runners and help create an unforgettable atmosphere.

Whether you’re cheering from your doorstep, supporting along the route or enjoying a coffee in town, every bit of encouragement makes a difference!

ROAD CLOSURES – SUNDAY 1ST NOVEMBER

Temporary road closures will be in place at the following times. Roads will reopen on a rolling basis as soon as it is safe to do so.

The following roads will be affected:

Market Place: 5:00 AM–1:00 PM

Dyer Street: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

Victoria Road: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

King Street: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

Watermoor Road: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

Querns Lane: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

Sheep Street: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

Castle Street: 8:00 AM–1:00 PM

Park Lane: 8:00 AM–1:00 PM

Park Street: 8:00 AM–1:00 PM

Thomas Street: 8:00 AM–10:30 AM

Gloucester Street: 8:00 AM–10:30 AM

Gloucester Road: 8:00 AM–10:30 AM

Overley Road: 8:00 AM–1:00 PM

Longhill Road: 8:00 AM–1:00 PM

Crabtree Lane: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM

Jack Barrow Road: 8:00 AM–1:00 PM

Cecily Hill: 8:00 AM–1:00 PM

Silver Street: 8:00 AM–1:00 PM

Road closures will be managed by Sunbelt Rentals, working alongside our fantastic team of volunteers.

Every effort will be made to minimise disruption, and roads will reopen as soon as the final runners have safely passed and our traffic management team confirms it is safe to do so.

NEED ACCESS OR ASSISTANCE?
We fully appreciate that road closures can cause inconvenience, particularly for residents and local businesses.

If you require assistance or access during the event, please speak to the nearest traffic management operative or event marshal, who will be happy to assist wherever it is safe to do so.

We kindly encourage residents who need to travel on Sunday morning to plan ahead where possible.

A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY!

Events like this simply wouldn’t be possible without the patience, understanding and support of local residents, businesses, community groups and volunteers.

With 2,000 runners and their supporters visiting this weekend, we have a fantastic opportunity to showcase our beautiful town, our independent businesses and everything that makes Cirencester and the Cotswolds so special.

Let’s give them a proper Cirencester welcome!

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing as many of you as possible cheering along the route on Sunday!

The Cirencester Half Marathon Team

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24/10/2026

What's on in November around Cirencester. It's the perfect time for crisp walks, glowing shop windows, and local events that make the season feel special 🍁🕯️

18/10/2026

🚨 Over 600 people have already had their say. Have you?

We're now halfway through our Town Council Survey and the response so far has been fantastic.

If you haven't completed the survey yet, there's still time to share your thoughts and help influence future priorities for Cirencester.

✅ Complete it online: https://tinyurl.com/mtr426ws

✅ Or visit the Visit Cirencester - Local Information Centre at Bingham House.

Don't miss your opportunity to be heard.

16/10/2026

Tomorrow in the Bingham Gallery. Free drop in drawing event for all the family ✍️

15/10/2026

🎙️ Tune in this afternoon!

Our Senior Projects Officer, Gemma Stevens, will be joining BBC Radio Wiltshire at 3:45pm today to talk about the upcoming River Churn Volunteering Morning in the Abbey Grounds, Cirencester.

Find out how you can get involved in helping care for one of Cirencester's most important natural spaces and make a positive difference to our local environment.

📻 Listen live at 3:45pm on BBC Wiltshire

10/10/2026

🎄✨ Christmas has arrived in store! We're delighted to be stocking the wonderful Cards for Good Causes range, featuring beautiful charity Christmas cards, festive wrapping paper, gift bags, gift tags, advent calendars and so much more.

Find the perfect finishing touches for your Christmas gifts while supporting a wide range of charities this festive season. ❤️🎁

10/10/2026

Looking for Halloween plans? 🎃👻 We've rounded up some fang-tastic events happening locally this season. Gather your little monsters, put on your costumes, and enjoy all the spooky fun our community has to offer! 🦇🍬