Stroud - The oldest Market Town in the Cotswolds

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The Cotswolds - Stroud

Stroud claims the title of the oldest market town in the Cotswolds having recently celebrated its 700th birthday. Stroud started life as a hamlet.

As with other towns in the Cotswolds, Stroud growth during mediaeval times centered around the wool trade. Stroud is also well known for its breweries, boat building, quarrying of local limestone, iron founding and carpet weaving.

The name Stroud derives from "Strode".

Stroud Events

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Stroud Accommodation

Full Stroud hotel, Stroud bed and breakfast and Stroud self catering holiday accommodation can be found on the Stroud accommodation page

Cotswolds towns and villages

Bibury		Home to the famous and picturesque Arlington Row
Bourton on the Water		Bourton on the Water is sometimes known as "The Venice of the Cotswolds"
Broadway		One of the most beautiful villages in the Cotswolds, and probably England
Burford		Burford is a beautiful town on the river Windrush
Chipping Campden		An historic town with impressive buildings such as one of the finest wool churches
Chipping Norton		The highest town in Oxfordshire and sometimes known as "The Gateway To The Cotswolds"
Cirencester		One of the oldest and most beautiful market towns in the country
Fairford		Gloucestershire town, probably most famous for being the home of RAF Fairford
Lechlade		Lechlade is a small market town on the southern borders of the Cotswolds
Moreton in Marsh		Moreton-in-Marsh is in the heart of the Cotswolds, located at the head of the beautiful Evenlode valley
Nailsworth		Situated about 4 miles from Stroud, Nailsworth is a charming town with winding streets and a plentiful supply of nooks and crannies to explore
Northleach		A charming, under-developed Cotswold village
South Cerney		One of the largest villages in the Cotswolds
Stow-on-the-Wold		Stands along the old Roman Fosse Way on a 700 foot high hill
Stroud		The oldest market town in Gloucestershire
Tetbury		A centre for antique shops and home to The Market House built in 1655
Westonbirt		Home to the world famous Westonbirt Arboretum
Witney		Famous for Witney blankets
Woodstock		Home to Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill

Stroud Blog

Police and Community Meeting - Stroud
Residents of Stroud and Surround Areas Invited to Police and Community Meeting The next Police and Community Consultative Meeting for the Stroud Inspector Neighbourhood Area (INA) is being h... [more]
Posted : 02/04/2008 14:44:09

Parking Charges Change
Parking charges in Stroud District Council operated car parks are set to change from 1st April. Some will be slightly increased, but others will stay the same or even be reduced. Following a study of... [more]
Posted : 28/02/2008 12:01:54

Cotswolds-based CTDM - Press Release
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Posted : 20/11/2007 17:34:07

Appeal After £11,000 Worth Of Fireworks Stolen
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Posted : 22/10/2007 11:55:23

Police Team Up With Local Youth Project
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Posted : 25/09/2007 18:40:10

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