Tetbury
Tetbury is a town steeped in history and can be found in one of the most beautiful parts of the Cotswolds, approximately 12 miles from Cirencester.Through the middle-ages Tetbury's market grew in reputation as a centre for the best in Cotswold wool & yarn
The wool sack race, which is still run annually, is believed to have been born during Tetbury's early trade in wool. The race is run up a 1 in 4 hill and has been given world record status.
Essentially a sleepy Cotswold town, Tetbury is perhaps closer to its origins that other Cotswold places and wonderful arcitecture can be found wherever you look.
Tetbury Accommodation
The Snooty Fox
Located in the heart of Tetbury, Gloucestershire, the Snooty Fox Hotel is surrounded by antique shops and historic country houses and within easy reach of Cirencester, Gloucester, Cheltenham and Bath. Many of the Cotswold's most attractive towns and villages are literally 'on the doorstep' and with a range of Short and Weekend Breaks available, guests are never short of things to see and do.
Telephone: +44 (0)1666 502436
The Close Hotel
The Close Hotel and restaurant holds the enviable reputation of being the finest 16th century town houses of the Cotswolds. Originally built in 1585 for John Steede, a local Yeoman, the house has had many owners including Sir Thomas Estcourt, a wealthy wool merchant of the period.
Since becoming a hotel in 1974, The Close Hotel has developed a reputation for excellence in hospitality by creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, combined with the efficiency demanded by today's business world.
There are 15 spacious rooms, each individually decorated and named in the same elegant yet comfortable style as the original house.
Telephone: +44 (0)1666 502272
Where to eat in Tetbury
The Priory Inn
The Priory Inn boasts Cotswold stone walls, bare floorboards, oak tables, bright contemporary canvases from The Thin Dog Gallery, Cirencester, a huge walk-around fireplace and free parking. Every Sunday evening we have live music.
Our mouth-watering food speaks for itself: simple, seasonal, modern/rustic dishes at affordable prices; fresh Cornish fish and gourmet pizzas from our wood-fired oven. We buy produce, ales and wine locally from passionate, talented people – read more on your table.
We welcome families - the right staff attitude, high-chairs, changing facilities, a toy box and kids menu.
Telephone : +44 (0)1666 502251
Tetbury Shopping
Ball & Claw Antique furniture sales - Long Street, Tetbury
Ball and Claw is an established high street antiques outlet in Tetbury.
Tetbury has for many years held a reputation for its antiques trade and is frequented by buyers and shoppers from around the world.
Tetbury News
Tetbury establishment wins award
24/1/2007
The Gumstool Inn at Tetbury has received the "good food at moderate prices award". The Michelin Guide to Great Britain and Ireland 2007 has been launched today. There are now 122 establishments with stars - more than ever before. Another local establishment, The Trouble House on the Cirencester Road near Tetbury, is the proud owner of a Michelin Star.
Man sought after indecent incidents in Cirencester and Tetbury
11th December 2006
Cirencester police have released an e-fit image of a male who exposed himself to a woman in Tetbury during November.
The offender exposed himself to his victim, a woman from Tetbury, as she walked her dog along Railway Walk at around 4.30pm on Friday November 17.
He is described as white, in his late teens, around 5ft 10ins tall with a slim build.
The description is similar to that of a male who exposed himself to a woman and two teenaged girls in two separate incidents in Cirencester on Friday December 1.
For more Cotswold news, see the Cotswold News page
Tetbury Attractions
Westonbirt Arboreturm - Near Tetbury
Westonbirt Arboretum near Tetbury in Gloucestershire is renowned worldwide both for its tree and shrub collection and beautifully landscaped grounds.
Today the collection at Westonbirt Arboretum contains around 18,000 trees and shrubs covering some 600 acres of Grade 1 Listed Landscape. In 2001 the arboretum was joined with its sister pinetum, Bedgebury in Kent, to form the National Arboreta.
Dogs are welcome at Westombirt Arboretum, but they are restricted to the Silk Wood area. The Old Arboretum area is a dog free zone.
Link: Westonbirt Arboretum
Tetbury Events
Events At The Priory Inn
The Priory Inn in Tetbury has a regular programme of events. Visit the Cotswold Events website for events in the Cotswolds.