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Stories and guides about local food in the Cotswolds.

Markets

Cirencester Market: History on Every Stall

One of the oldest markets in the Cotswolds, Cirencester's Monday and Friday markets are a reliable source of local veg, artisan cheese and freshly baked bread — all a short drive from Tetbury.

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Where to shop

Daylesford Organic: More Than a Farm Shop

Daylesford has become a byword for Cotswold organic living, but beyond the beautiful shop there's a working farm, a cookery school and a genuine commitment to regenerative agriculture worth understanding.

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Where to shop

The Best Farm Shops Near Tetbury

Discover the finest farm shops within 30 miles of Tetbury, from the iconic Daylesford Organic to hidden gems in the Cotswold hills. We've visited them all so you don't have to.

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Where to shop

Why Buy Local? The Case for a 30-Mile Food Radius

Buying food grown within 30 miles of home isn't just good for the environment — it supports local farmers, strengthens communities, reduces food miles and, frankly, tastes considerably better.

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Markets

Stroud Farmers' Market: A Saturday Morning Ritual

If you visit just one farmers' market in the Cotswolds, make it Stroud. Here's our guide to making the most of Saturday mornings on Cornhill — and which stalls to head for first.

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Producers

Shipton Mill: A Flour Revolution on the Doorstep

Just three miles from Tetbury, Shipton Mill has been grinding flour on the same site for centuries. We visit the mill and talk to the bakers who swear by their organic stoneground flour.

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