Local Information Centre

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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

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A Warm Welcome…..

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Welcome to the LIC — your gateway to discovering the very best of Cirencester and the Cotswolds. Since opening our doors in 2012, we’ve been dedicated to offering a welcoming hub where visitors and locals alike can find everything they need to explore, enjoy, and connect with our beautiful town.

From expert local knowledge to inspiring ideas for days out, our mission has always been to guide visitors through the rich heritage, landscapes, and hidden gems that make the Cotswolds so special.

Our gift shop is an experience in itself. Carefully curated and proudly sustainable, it celebrates the creativity and craftsmanship of our region. Every item tells a story — from Cirencester’s remarkable Roman past and Medieval wool trade to the timeless charm of the Cotswold countryside and the enduring influence of the Arts and Crafts movement.

Whether you’re here for a weekend escape, a cultural adventure, or simply browsing for something beautiful and local, we’re here to help you make the most of your visit.

Discover more. Explore deeper. Take a little piece of the Cotswolds home with 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. 

    Things to Do
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    What's On & Tickets

    Fancy dipping in to a local community fete or attending a Concert or theatre show?

    You can also call in for a copy of our monthly events listing and tickets for Cirencester events

    What's on listing
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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.

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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.

View Town Guide

Location & Opening Hours

 

Cirencester Local Information Centre (LIC)
Bingham House, 1 Dyer Street, Cirencester, GL7 2PP
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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……

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We welcome dogs into the LIC as long as they are well behaved and on a lead. We also have a 'dog friendly' guide to Cirencester. Drinking water can also be provided.

Please be aware, we may pet your dogs!! 

We are Dog Friendly

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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.

We are Sustainable

Gifts@LIC

Did you know we provide an outlet for local artisans to sell their items? Browse our online shop for inspiration.

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