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You'll find this craft centre housed in a characterful stone building positioned just off the Fosse Way between Cirencester and Bourton-on-the-Water.
The structure has all the hallmarks of the area's agricultural past, likely once serving as a working farm or part of a country estate, and has been thoughtfully converted to provide studio and workshop space for local makers.
What makes it worth visiting is how hands-on the experience feels. You can walk through the various studios, watch craftspeople actually at work, and have real conversations with the people who've made the things you're looking at. If something catches your eye, you might commission a piece specially made, or simply browse the handmade goods knowing exactly who created what you're considering. It's the kind of place that rewards a slower pace of visiting, which fits the Cotswolds rhythm well.
There's genuine appeal in being able to support local talent directly and see contemporary work being produced in the region. Whether you're after a distinctive gift, a souvenir with a real story, or just want to see what's happening creatively in the area, it's worth a short detour. The location works particularly well if you're travelling between Cirencester and Northleach, or using it as a natural stopping point while exploring more widely.
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