Curious About Cirencester
11 Jun 2026 - 23 Oct 2026
Discover Cirencester with a Twist of Adventure!
Ready to explore Cirencester like never before? Whether you're a first-timer or a lifelong local, these two quirky, treasure-hunt-style heritage walks will have you spotting hidden gems and forgotten stories in every nook and cranny. It’s not just sightseeing—it’s a playful, sociable quest through time!
Curious About Cirencester is your ticket to fresh air, fun, and fascinating discoveries. Affordable and designed for all ages, these self-guided walks turn the town into your personal playground. Rain or shine, you’ll be on the lookout for clues, uncovering secret spots and surprising tales that even locals might have missed.
Perfect for families, friends, and curious minds of all kinds. Everyone gets a role—map reader, clue spotter, storyteller. All-weather friendly—just bundle up or bring a brolly. Budget-friendly fun with a 20% discount using code List20
Walk 1: Abbey Grounds to Market Place (1.5 miles / 2.4 km)
This walk starts in the wide open spaces of Abbey Grounds with a lake, bandstand and beautiful trees, then wends its way round the spectacular parish church with a tower you can climb up. Next, explore the busy Market Place and its plethora of up-scale shops, bars and eateries, before skirting the edge of the town centre to reveal much of its history, ending back at the heart - time to sample the delights you’ve discovered!
Walk 2: New Brewery Arts to Cirencester Park (1 mile / 1.6 km)
From the splendour of Corn Hall in the Market Place this walk takes you first along Black Jack Street with its mixture of high-class places to shop, eat and drink. Next pass a marvellous museum housing much of the town’s Roman past, before exploring fascinating streets in the old town. Finally make your way to the amazing Cirencester Park, with open space, stunning trees and miles and miles of wonderful walks.
Both walks are wheelchair/buggy accessible
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Whether you're 6 or 96, solo or in a group, Curious About walks are your passport to playful exploration. So grab your map, rally your crew, and let Cirencester surprise you!
Stay curious. Stay social. Stay exploring.
