Visiting Cirencester and the surrounding area? Our award-winning Local Information Centre (LIC) provides a complete destination experience to people travelling to and living in Cirencester.
The LIC is also the public face of the Town Council and a hub of local information.
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“Cirencester Local Information Centre is a mine of information and should be the first port of call for anyone visiting the town.”
Visitor Testimonial
A Warm Welcome…..
From planning and researching a trip to Cirencester via our website and social media, to receiving information and ideas from our friendly team in person we make sure visitors and locals alike get the best possible experience of Cirencester and the surrounding area, and that local businesses see plenty of lovely people through their doors at the same time.
The Local Information Centre has a wide range of information on places to visit, events, Town Council projects and services, community groups and volunteering. The LIC also sells a range of locally made items including: souvenirs; books; walks and maps; greetings cards by Cirencester based artists; and locally produced gifts.
If you have any special needs - access, dietary, family etc. - please do let the team know... again they are well versed on all the options available to you.
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Ideas & Inspiration
We pride ourselves in our excellent local knowledge, all our staff and volunteers live locally and go to great lengthy to keep their knowledge up to date and relevant. You can also visit our Things to Do Page.
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What's On
Fancy dipping in to a local community fete or attending a Concert or theatre show? View our What’s On listing.
We sell tickets and have the latest information about what’s on at our finger tips. You can also call in for a copy of our monthly events listing. If you are organising an event get in touch to see how we can help support and promote your event.
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Gifts & Souvenirs
Pick up a unique souvenir of Cirencester with our Craft@LIC initiative! We are have a wide range of locally sourced gifts and souvenirs as well as maps, walks and local books.
Town Guide
Your indispensable guide to Cirencester! The guide includes a familiarization walk taking you to all of the town’s places of interest and a useful map so you don’t get lost. The history of the town, local business and events are also included. Call into to pick up a free copy.
Location & Opening Hours
Cirencester Local Information Centre (LIC)
Bingham House, 1 Dyer Street, Cirencester, GL7 2PP
Tel: 01285 655646 info@cirencester.gov.uk
We are centrally located in Cirencester on the ground floor of Bingham House. Access Statement
Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4.30pm, Saturdays from 10am to 4pm (Seasonal).
Good to Know……
We are Dog Friendly
We allow dogs into the LIC as long as they are well behaved and on a lead. We also have a 'dog friendly' guide to Cirencester. Please be aware, we may pet your dogs!! Drinking water can also be provided.
We are Sustainable
We are very proud to have achieved a Green Tourism Silver award. Visitors can help to look after the environment in our lovely town by using public transport or traveling by bike, recycling waste in the correct bins, buying local and following the countryside codes. For more details please see our Sustainability Statement.
Gifts@LIC
Did you know we provide an outlet for local artisans to sell their items? Browse our online shop for inspiration.
