The Chipping Norton Market comes to town on a Wednesday, and on the third Saturday of every month, there is a farmers' market from 8.30am-1.30pm showcasing local produce from the area.
It's the biggest open-air market in the Cotswolds and is a popular day trip for coach parties, with over 200 stalls along the High Street selling food and drink, clothes, homewares and collectables.
The Stroud Shambles Market is held every Friday and Saturday throughout the year and offers a delightful selection of vintage items, antiques, collectables and locally-made arts and crafts.
The Market opens on Saturday at midday and the celebrations continue throughout the afternoon until 5pm. The market inside the Town Hall continues on Sunday).
Small Bustling English Market Town | Chipping Norton "Chippy" - English Countryside
Does Bourton on the Water have a market?
The popular village of Bourton-on-the-Water, known as the Venice of the Cotswolds, hosts a popular farmers' market on the fourth Sunday of every month, with shoppers treated to a huge variety of quirky stalls selling everything your fridge and stomach could desire.
Historical market towns such as Cirencester, Tetbury, Stroud and Tewkesbury offer excellent local shopping with thriving markets bursting with local produce.
Rebecca Brooks, Jeremy Clarkson and Matthew Freud all call it their home. And you also have a long list of actors living in and around the area: Patrick Stewart, Rory Bremmer and the exceptionally talented actor Ben Kingsley live nearby.
Renowned for its antique shops and diverse shopping offer, including a regular market, the lively town centre is always bustling with shoppers and visitors.
Bakewell farmers market is generally held on the last Saturday of every month, this popular and multi award winning Farmers' Market is now regularly attracting more than 5,000 visitors and is so popular that many of the 70 stall holders are selling out before closing time – and there is a waiting list of more than 50 ...
Arlington Row has attracted thousands of tourists to the Cotswolds over the years, making it one of most photographed landmarks in the region. It currently has a 4.5 out of five star rating on Tripadvisor, from 902 reviews.
For many years, Arlington Row has been one of Cotswolds most popular tourist attractions. At the peak of summer, the tiny street attracts over 3000 visitors per day. But what makes the row so famous? Well, it really is just the beautiful surroundings.
It's called Supply and Demand. There are more people with serious money wanting to buy houses in that part of the country than there are suitable houses, so it pushes the price up. That's just what happens. Not just with houses, but with anything that is both scarce and desirable.
Perched on the highest point in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, Chipping Norton, affectionately known as 'Chippy' by locals, was once a centre for the Cotswold wool trade and was given a Royal charter by King John in 1205. The medieval Guildhall and St Mary's Church reflect the prosperity brought by the wool trade.
Chippy's tallest building is surprisingly hard to spot because it lies in the valley west of the town. Bliss Mill is a massive tweed mill built in 1872. Apparently architect George Woodhouse was attempting a 'French chateau' style but the towering chimney and dome looks more like a giant sink plunger.
The town name means "market north town", with "Chipping" (from Old English cēping) meaning "market". Chipping Norton began as a small settlement beneath a hill, where the earthworks of the motte-and-bailey Chipping Norton Castle can still be seen.
The family home of the Beckhams is located in Great Tew near Chipping Norton which has recently been listed as one of the poshest villages in the UK, according to The Times.
It's a wonderful place to live if you love the great outdoors, there are plenty of activities to enjoy, including hiking, golfing and swimming. Walks/hikes: There are many scenic walking and hiking routes in and around Chipping Norton, including the Cotswold Way, the Oxfordshire Way and the Wychwood Way.
The star reportedly bought a 17th century cottage in the Chipping Norton area for £860,000 in 2012, with record producer husband Chris Hughes. The Oxfordshire town, known affectionately as 'Chippy' by locals has drawn in a number of A-listers over the years, with David Beckham and Jeremy Clarkson also living nearby.
