The remains of the ancient Roman town of Corinium lie underneath our feet as we walk around Cirencester. Join us to discuss the Roman archaeology of the town and key discoveries that point to this being one of the most vibrant and wealthy towns in Roman Britain. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a raincoat! Meet at the museum.

Monks, Merchants & Mud! The fleeces of the Cotswold sheep were some of most sought after in all Medieval Europe. The proceeds made fortunes, built a parish church, underwrote a hospital, and supported markets, inns and shops. From sacred splendours to squalid streets, join us on this walking tour to experience Medieval Cirencester.

Walk lasts just over an hour. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a raincoat! Meet at the museum.

Join us for a Corinium Afternoon. One of our knowledgeable team will give a talk taking the Museum’s collection as its starting point. From Prehistory to Romans, Anglo Saxons to Medieval Cirencester, or perhaps inspired by something surprising found in our reserve collections, we hope to share the fascinating histories of the Cotswolds to brighten up even the gloomiest Thursday afternoon.

Ian Thomas will lead a walk around the town bringing to life the ‘storming of Cirencester’ in 1643. See where events unfolded and consider the significance of Cirencester in the English Civil War. The walk will explore the town centre, the Abbey Grounds and Cirencester Park. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a raincoat!

Join us for a tour of Cirencester with the Museum’s photographic collection as a guide.  We will take you on a short walk around the town to see the changing face of the high street and its surrounds. The church and hotels may stay the same but businesses come and go. we will encourage you to stand where photographers of the past once stood to see Cirencester then and now.

Walk lasts just over an hour. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a rain coat! Meet at the museum.

Cirencester has always had the spirit to tackle perceived injustice and stand up to the Abbot/Lord of the Manor and the reigning King, even when the odds were stacked against them. This town tour takes you on a tale of Cirencester’s troubles with the Abbey and the Monarchy. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a raincoat! Meet at the museum.

Corinium Museum, in collaboration with Cotswold Heritage Walks, is excited to offer a series of historic walking tours. The event will be led by archaeologist, Dr Alison Grierson-Brookes, former Head of Collections at Corinium Museum, who has begun a new venture combining her two great passions archaeology and walking!

Head out with Alison to explore what lies beneath your feet revealing the ancient town of Roman Corinium, parts of the wall and impressive amphitheatre. After a short break for refreshments, Alison will lead a tour of Corinium Museum to discover the treasures revealed on the walk. With each step you will connect with the historic landscape and gain a unique insight as you walk and talk along the way. With 20 years’ experience researching and curating the collection you will be in expert hands as Alison shares her passion and unique knowledge of Roman Corinium.

This half-day event will comprise of a two-hour leisurely walking tour of the town and amphitheatre, entry to the Museum with refreshments, followed by a guided tour of the award-winning Roman galleries.

Wear good footwear as mostly flat but some uneven terrain. Walk experience lasts approx. 2 hours, museum visit lasts approx. 1 hour.