Towns & Villages

Cirencester: Through the looking glass

January 27th 2012

As Tracy Spiers revisits Cirencester, she is reminded what a wonderful and surprising place it is Photography by Victoria Jones.

Keen as mustard

Rating: 2

November 16th 2011

Tracy Spiers visits the market town famous for its mustard and medieval festival as it gears up for a magical Christmas.

Magical Montpellier

Rating: 2

November 16th 2011

This very chic part of Cheltenham has a village atmosphere and is a great place to visit all year round. But at Christmas, well, it’s pure magic! Words by Tracy Spiers, photography by Victoria Jones

Bath: Christmas shopping in the Golden City

Rating: 3

November 16th 2011

Nicky Hancock helps you tick off your present list in Bath

Time travelling in Winchcombe

November 9th 2011

Winchcombe may appear to be small and sleepy, but don’t be deceived; there’s more to this Cotswold town than meets the eye. Words by Tracy Spiers

Chipping Norton: Charmingly Chippy

Rating: 3

October 23rd 2011

With its independent shops, eateries, architecture and fascinating history, Chipping Norton pretty much has it all. Emily Carlisle gives us the lowdown on ‘Chippy’. Photography by Chris Fairweather

Bath Road: The Notting Hill of Cheltenham

Rating: 3

September 5th 2011

For Lizzie Smith it was love at first sight when she ventured onto Bath Road in Cheltenham. Illustration by Shelly Perkins.

Cotswold Towns: Tetbury

Rating: 3

September 1st 2011

Come to Tetbury in September and enjoy a wealth of tasty and exciting food and drink from The Cotswolds, says Kathryn J Limoi

Witney

Rating: 3

May 26th 2011

The home of the famous Witney blanket is a treasure trove of antique finds, artistic treasures and rather special teddy-bears! Words by Tracy Spiers

Cotswold Towns: Shipston-on-Stour

Rating: 2

May 5th 2011

A damson-tinted woollen hunting coat is the inspiration behind Shipston-on-Stour’s unique festival this month, as Tracy Spiers discovers.

Phil Spencer urges the nation to become ‘Karcher Clean’!

Rating: 3

April 8th 2011

Kärcher has joined forces with property expert, Phil Spencer, to launch ‘Kärcher CleanBritain’ – a campaign to encourage us to clean up our streets and meeting places for what’s set to be an exciting time for the nation...

City Inn Rebrands as Mint Hotel in Advance of Opening Two New Hotels

Rating: 2

December 21st 2010

City Inn has rebranded as Mint Hotel in advance of opening two new hotels in prime locations in London and Amsterdam nearly doubling the number of rooms. Mint Hotel will open a second London property of 583 rooms at the Tower of London...

Painswick is open for business

Rating: 3

June 6th 2010

You can't drive through Painswick because of gas main work, but you can drive to it - and help support local businesses. Watch our video.

Tetbury Woolsack Races

Rating: 2

May 9th 2010

A new literary festival, events to celebrate food and music and, of course, the famous Woolsack Races – all factors in Tetbury becoming a very user-friendly town. Words by Katie Jarvis; pictures by Annna Lythgoe and Shaun Thompson