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Exploring Cotswold Markets: Food, Crafts, and Local Finds
Exploring Cotswold Markets: Food, Crafts, and Local Finds
No visit to the Cotswolds is complete without exploring its vibrant markets. Scattered across towns and villages, these markets are packed with character, flavour, and craftsmanship. Whether you're looking for local produce, artisan gifts, or a slice of community life, the Cotswold markets never disappoint.
Cirencester Market
Known as the capital of the Cotswolds, Cirencester hosts regular markets in its picturesque town square. From fresh bread and cheeses to handwoven textiles and pottery, this market blends traditional charm with high-quality local goods.
Stroud Farmers’ Market
Award-winning and fiercely independent, Stroud’s market is one of the best in the UK. Every Saturday, the streets come alive with food stalls offering everything from organic vegetables to gourmet street food, plus handmade soaps, crafts, and art.
Chipping Campden Market
Set beneath a beautiful 17th-century Market Hall, this market is small but atmospheric. It’s a great place to browse handmade jewellery, ceramics, and gifts from local makers.
Tetbury Market House
Held in a lovely historic building, Tetbury’s market focuses on antiques and collectibles — a treasure trove for vintage lovers and those with an eye for the unusual.
Moreton-in-Marsh Market
One of the largest weekly open-air street markets in the Cotswolds, Moreton-in-Marsh welcomes traders every Tuesday with a diverse mix of stalls, from flowers and plants to artisan cheese and hot food.
Stay at The Cotswolds Retreats at Cotswold Water Park
After a day of market-hopping, retreat to your lakeside haven at The Cotswolds Retreats. These self-catering lodges offer a peaceful, well-connected base for exploring the area’s best markets. Cook up your market finds in a fully equipped kitchen or simply unwind and enjoy the view.
Markets are the heartbeat of the Cotswolds — bursting with flavour, creativity, and local pride. Come for the food, stay for the atmosphere.