I visited the UK's best market town packed with independent shops – and I have one word for it Thursday, May 21, 2026 cirencester cotswolds gloucestershire market independent shopping history tourism craft community Among the rolling hills and honey-coloured cottages of the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire’s charming market towns each offer a slice of English countryside magic. Towns like Bibury, with its iconic Arlington Row cottages, … Read More
Cirencester: The UK’s Best Market Town Brimming with Independent Shops Thursday, May 21, 2026 cirencester cotswolds market independent gloucestershire history shopping tourism bakery culture The Cotswolds, with its rolling hills, cobblestone streets, and honey-coloured cottages, is home to some of England’s most picturesque towns. Among gems like Bibury’s iconic Arlington Row, Bourton-on-the-Water’s quaint stone … Read More
‘I Simply Adore It Here’ – Dame Joanna Lumley Praises Stroud’s New Vintage Market Saturday, April 25, 2026 joannalumley stroud vintage homeofvintage fivevalleys cotswolds shopping redevelopment fashion iconic Dame Joanna Lumley, famously known for her role in ‘Absolutely Fabulous,’ made her inaugural visit to Stroud this week to unveil the brand-new Home of Vintage market at the Five Valleys Shopping Centre. The … Read More
'I simply adore it here' - Dame Joanna Lumley showers praise on Stroud during vintage market opening Saturday, April 25, 2026 joannalumley vintage stroud fashion cotswolds marketplace shopping culture artisans retro Dame Joanna Lumley paid her first-ever visit to Stroud this week to officially open the Home of Vintage marketplace at the Five Valleys Shopping Centre—and the iconic actress couldn’t have been more enchanted by the charming … Read More
In Pictures: Dame Joanna Lumley Opens New Vintage Shopping Market in Stroud Thursday, April 23, 2026 damejoannalumley stroud vintage market shopping retro antiques community event local Dame Joanna Lumley recently visited Stroud to officially open a charming new vintage shopping market that promises to bring a fresh buzz to the town. Known for her vibrant personality and love of unique finds, Lumley … Read More
Iconic Actress Joanna Lumley to Officially Open Stroud’s Revitalised Five Valleys Shopping Centre Wednesday, April 15, 2026 joannalumley stroud fivevalleys redevelopment vintage shopping independent community retail leisure Stroud’s beloved Five Valleys Shopping Centre is set to reopen next week following an extensive £31 million redevelopment, with iconic actress and presenter Dame Joanna Lumley scheduled to officiate the grand opening. Since … Read More