Corinium MuseumSouth Cerney CrossSapperton HillCotswold LakesAshton Keynes CastleElmlea Meadows
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Cirencester

Cirencester is a town in Gloucestershire district, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom of about 17,153 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit: 32 forts & heritage, 26 churches and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Corinium Museum, Cirencester Castle and South Cerney Cross.

51.7193° N, 1.9714° WPop. 17,153

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Within 30 km41 places
Within 50 km108
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Corinium Museum, museum near Cirencester
Must-see

Corinium Museum

Museum · 1 km

Cirencester Castle, heritage site near Cirencester
Must-see

Cirencester Castle

Heritage site · 1 km

South Cerney Cross, heritage site near Cirencester
Must-see

South Cerney Cross

Heritage site · 7 km

Places near Cirencester by type

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One day from Cirencester

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:21 pm

54 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Cirencester
  2. South Cerney Crossheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Elmlea Meadowsnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Cotswold Lakesnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Sapperton Hillhill · 1 hrs
  6. Miserden War Memorialmonument · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Cirencester
Today’s loopCirencesterStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cirencester?

Corinium Museum (museum, about 1 km), Cirencester Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), South Cerney Cross (heritage site, about 7 km), Sapperton Hill (hill, about 8 km), Cotswold Lakes (nature spot, about 10 km), Ashton Keynes Castle (heritage site, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cirencester?

108 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Cirencester?

Cirencester Castle, about 1 km by road; South Cerney Cross (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Cirencester?

Saint Michael, about 16 km by road; St Saviour's Church (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cirencester?

Start in Cirencester, visit South Cerney Cross, then Elmlea Meadows, then Cotswold Lakes, then Sapperton Hill, then Miserden War Memorial, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.