Guidebook for Blockley
Food Scene
Over thirty-five years ago, the Bamfords farmland was turned over to sustainable, organic farming, first in Staffordshire and then in the Cotswolds. What began as a simple passion for real food and a desire to feed our children better has grown into Daylesford as we know it today, one of the most sustainable organic farms in the UK.
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Daylesford
Over thirty-five years ago, the Bamfords farmland was turned over to sustainable, organic farming, first in Staffordshire and then in the Cotswolds. What began as a simple passion for real food and a desire to feed our children better has grown into Daylesford as we know it today, one of the most sustainable organic farms in the UK.
The café offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere and is traditionally decorated with modern twists throughout. There are a wide range of freshly made dishes to choose from and all of the ingredients have been sourced from Greek and local suppliers. The Deli Our deli stocks a variety of affordable products for you to takeaway including oils, vinegars, olives, cheeses, wines and much more.
Greek Deli in The Cotswolds
12 Old TownThe café offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere and is traditionally decorated with modern twists throughout. There are a wide range of freshly made dishes to choose from and all of the ingredients have been sourced from Greek and local suppliers. The Deli Our deli stocks a variety of affordable products for you to takeaway including oils, vinegars, olives, cheeses, wines and much more.
Cotswold charm for you to enjoy a afternoon cream tea, morning coffee or full Sunday lunch in comfortable and friendly surroundings. All food is prepared fresh and they make and bake scones daily along with homemade cakes and biscuits.
The Cotswold Tearoom
4 High StCotswold charm for you to enjoy a afternoon cream tea, morning coffee or full Sunday lunch in comfortable and friendly surroundings. All food is prepared fresh and they make and bake scones daily along with homemade cakes and biscuits.
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of life, The Greedy Goose is a perfect retreat for anyone wanting to enjoy good quality food and drink. You can expect a very warm welcome whether you are meeting family, friends or need a unique venue in which to host an event. Inside this pretty Cotswold pub, you will find cosy corners, private dining and a stylish restaurant. Food is available for lunch and dinner and they also cater for parties, celebrations and receptions. A wide selection of beers and wines to choose from and a lovely walled garden in which to enjoy a drink outside.
The Greedy Goose
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of life, The Greedy Goose is a perfect retreat for anyone wanting to enjoy good quality food and drink. You can expect a very warm welcome whether you are meeting family, friends or need a unique venue in which to host an event. Inside this pretty Cotswold pub, you will find cosy corners, private dining and a stylish restaurant. Food is available for lunch and dinner and they also cater for parties, celebrations and receptions. A wide selection of beers and wines to choose from and a lovely walled garden in which to enjoy a drink outside.
is a family run farm shop and café in the Cotswolds, championing locally sourced food and delicious homemade fare.
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The Cotswold Food Store & Cafe
is a family run farm shop and café in the Cotswolds, championing locally sourced food and delicious homemade fare.
With all the laidback charm of a true Cotswolds country pub, the Horse and Groom offers a friendly service, award-winning food and drink and sumptuous B&B accommodation in individually styled bedrooms. Located in the heart of Bourton-on-the-Hill, here you can retreat for a leisurely meal, stop by for a drink and stay over for a relaxing break. Our light and airy bar is well stocked with real ales and wines and the beautifully restored dining room, with its log fire blazing in the winter makes a welcoming setting in which to enjoy the exquisite classic British cuisine with a modern twist.
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Horse and Groom
With all the laidback charm of a true Cotswolds country pub, the Horse and Groom offers a friendly service, award-winning food and drink and sumptuous B&B accommodation in individually styled bedrooms. Located in the heart of Bourton-on-the-Hill, here you can retreat for a leisurely meal, stop by for a drink and stay over for a relaxing break. Our light and airy bar is well stocked with real ales and wines and the beautifully restored dining room, with its log fire blazing in the winter makes a welcoming setting in which to enjoy the exquisite classic British cuisine with a modern twist.
Enjoy a delicious lunch of dinner at the Great Western Arms in Blockley produced with locally sourced produce that you wash down with a locally produced pint of Hooky beer!
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The Great Western Arms
Station RoadEnjoy a delicious lunch of dinner at the Great Western Arms in Blockley produced with locally sourced produce that you wash down with a locally produced pint of Hooky beer!
Selling a wide range of essentials and serving tasty breakfasts, light lunches and afternoon tea and cakes.
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Blockley Village Shop
Bell LaneSelling a wide range of essentials and serving tasty breakfasts, light lunches and afternoon tea and cakes.
A real favourite with locals and visitors alike in search of a coffee and light bite.
Yellow Brick Cafe
A real favourite with locals and visitors alike in search of a coffee and light bite.
A Michelin-guide favourite with an impressive menu of pub classics with a distinctly refined twist.
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The Churchill Arms
B4479A Michelin-guide favourite with an impressive menu of pub classics with a distinctly refined twist.
Parks & Nature
Sitting in the heart of the Cotswolds, Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park has a long-standing reputation for a fun-filled day out. Visitors of all ages can interact closely with the animals and learn about farming, past and present. As the home of rare breed conservation, visitors can meet over 50 flocks and herds of farm animals, including Gloucestershire Old Spot Pigs and Highland cattle. There is plenty to do all year round, whatever the weather, with an adventure playground, Farm Safari, Maze, Tractor School, Sand pits and Jumping pillows, providing entertainment for children of all ages. Adam’s Kitchen cafe/restaurant and the Farm Park shop are both open to the public, so you don’t even need to buy a ticket to the Farm Park.
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Cotswold Farm Park
Sitting in the heart of the Cotswolds, Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park has a long-standing reputation for a fun-filled day out. Visitors of all ages can interact closely with the animals and learn about farming, past and present. As the home of rare breed conservation, visitors can meet over 50 flocks and herds of farm animals, including Gloucestershire Old Spot Pigs and Highland cattle. There is plenty to do all year round, whatever the weather, with an adventure playground, Farm Safari, Maze, Tractor School, Sand pits and Jumping pillows, providing entertainment for children of all ages. Adam’s Kitchen cafe/restaurant and the Farm Park shop are both open to the public, so you don’t even need to buy a ticket to the Farm Park.
50 shades of green…and much more! Cotswold garden surrounding a water mill with millpond, stream and grotto. A steep valley hides a surprising garden filled with of colour, views and planting ideas.
Mill Dene Garden
School Lane50 shades of green…and much more! Cotswold garden surrounding a water mill with millpond, stream and grotto. A steep valley hides a surprising garden filled with of colour, views and planting ideas.
The 56-acre arboretum at Batsford is situated just one mile west of the historic market town of Moreton-in-Marsh, in the heart of the Cotswolds. A former home to the famous Mitford family, interest in the arboretum begins in late winter when the snowdrops, aconites and early flowering daffodils spring into life, followed by magnolias, hellebores, fritillaries and the beautiful Japanese ornamental cherries – stars of the show from late March until mid-April. The handkerchief tree is another show-stopper in May, as are the beautiful wildflower meadows which bloom in high summer.
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Batsford Arboretum
The 56-acre arboretum at Batsford is situated just one mile west of the historic market town of Moreton-in-Marsh, in the heart of the Cotswolds. A former home to the famous Mitford family, interest in the arboretum begins in late winter when the snowdrops, aconites and early flowering daffodils spring into life, followed by magnolias, hellebores, fritillaries and the beautiful Japanese ornamental cherries – stars of the show from late March until mid-April. The handkerchief tree is another show-stopper in May, as are the beautiful wildflower meadows which bloom in high summer.
Perched on the edge of the Cotswolds with wonderful views to the west, the gardens at Kiftsgate reflect gardening through the 20th century.
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Kiftsgate Court Gardens
Perched on the edge of the Cotswolds with wonderful views to the west, the gardens at Kiftsgate reflect gardening through the 20th century.
One of England's greatest gardens, famous for its rare trees and shrubs, outstanding herbaceous borders and unusual plants from all over the world.
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National Trust - Hidcote
One of England's greatest gardens, famous for its rare trees and shrubs, outstanding herbaceous borders and unusual plants from all over the world.
Explore the treasures collected by one man with an eye for the unusual. Be intrigued by the story of Charles Wade, be amazed by his huge and varied collection from around the world and relax in the peaceful hillside garden.
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National Trust Snowshill Manor and Garden
Explore the treasures collected by one man with an eye for the unusual. Be intrigued by the story of Charles Wade, be amazed by his huge and varied collection from around the world and relax in the peaceful hillside garden.
Award-winning 3-acre garden surrounding an 18th century Manor House and Grade I listed 16th century Tithe Barn.
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Bourton House Garden
Award-winning 3-acre garden surrounding an 18th century Manor House and Grade I listed 16th century Tithe Barn.
Arts & Culture
A 13th century church with a wonderful Norman doorway, 14th century font and knight's grave, plus 16th and 17th century tombs to the Keyte family. The most impressive tomb is that of Sir John Fortescue, Lord Chief Justice to Henry VI
St Eadburgha's Church
May LaneA 13th century church with a wonderful Norman doorway, 14th century font and knight's grave, plus 16th and 17th century tombs to the Keyte family. The most impressive tomb is that of Sir John Fortescue, Lord Chief Justice to Henry VI
The museum celebrates the life and work of renowned furniture designer Sir Gordon Russell and his company, covering a rich period of 20th century design from Arts and Crafts to Modernism and beyond.
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Gordon Russell Design Museum
15 Russell SquareThe museum celebrates the life and work of renowned furniture designer Sir Gordon Russell and his company, covering a rich period of 20th century design from Arts and Crafts to Modernism and beyond.
Cotswold Motoring Museum’s collections are full of vehicles, toys and memorabilia from a bygone age. Maybe you’ll find a classic car just like the one you learned to drive in, or a vintage motorbike that reminds you of the one you used to ride. You’ll find children’s TV star Brum here too. He lives in the museum and it’s from here that he headed out on every one of his exciting adventures.
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Cotswold Motoring Museum
Sherborne StreetCotswold Motoring Museum’s collections are full of vehicles, toys and memorabilia from a bygone age. Maybe you’ll find a classic car just like the one you learned to drive in, or a vintage motorbike that reminds you of the one you used to ride. You’ll find children’s TV star Brum here too. He lives in the museum and it’s from here that he headed out on every one of his exciting adventures.
The Royal Shakespeare Company is a major British theatre company, based in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. The company employs over 1000 staff and produces around 20 productions a year.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
WatersideThe Royal Shakespeare Company is a major British theatre company, based in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. The company employs over 1000 staff and produces around 20 productions a year.
The Moreton Gallery was founded in 2010 by Charlie McFadden, who has created a gallery which is both affordable and diverse. The work of quality emerging artists who are motivated to sell and are exciting and original with ideas are particularly promoted. Work sells from £10 - £3000 and includes painting, ceramics, glasswear, jewellery, and sculpture.
The Moreton Gallery
High StreetThe Moreton Gallery was founded in 2010 by Charlie McFadden, who has created a gallery which is both affordable and diverse. The work of quality emerging artists who are motivated to sell and are exciting and original with ideas are particularly promoted. Work sells from £10 - £3000 and includes painting, ceramics, glasswear, jewellery, and sculpture.
Longborough Festival Opera is an intimate 500-seat theatre set amidst the glorious rolling hills of the Cotswolds. Each performance at Longborough is a production created especially for us: we work with talented designers, directors, conductors and the best up-and-coming artists to bring you something you won't have seen anywhere else.
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Longborough Festival Opera
Longborough Festival Opera is an intimate 500-seat theatre set amidst the glorious rolling hills of the Cotswolds. Each performance at Longborough is a production created especially for us: we work with talented designers, directors, conductors and the best up-and-coming artists to bring you something you won't have seen anywhere else.
The Wellington Aviation Museum is a tiny place, jam packed with various collected items and artifacts.
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Wellington Aviation
Bourton RoadThe Wellington Aviation Museum is a tiny place, jam packed with various collected items and artifacts.
Entertainment & Activities
The GWR is a mainly volunteer-run steam and diesel heritage railway in the English Cotswolds.
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Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
Station CottagesThe GWR is a mainly volunteer-run steam and diesel heritage railway in the English Cotswolds.
The Cotswolds Distillery is the first-ever full-scale craft distillery within the Cotswolds’ Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). They produce a range of "Outstanding Natural Spirits", including the first-ever Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky, featuring Cotswolds-grown barley. They also produce the award-winning Cotswolds Dry Gin, featuring local lavender from Snowshill, along with a range of small-batch brandies and liqueurs. Located in the un spoilt North Cotswold village of Shipston-on-Stour, with tours and tastings every day of the week (advance booking required).
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Cotswolds Distillery Visitor Centre, Shop and Café
Whichford RoadThe Cotswolds Distillery is the first-ever full-scale craft distillery within the Cotswolds’ Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). They produce a range of "Outstanding Natural Spirits", including the first-ever Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky, featuring Cotswolds-grown barley. They also produce the award-winning Cotswolds Dry Gin, featuring local lavender from Snowshill, along with a range of small-batch brandies and liqueurs. Located in the un spoilt North Cotswold village of Shipston-on-Stour, with tours and tastings every day of the week (advance booking required).
Cheltenham racecourse, the jewel in Jump racing's crown, plays host to the best jumping action in the world from 350 spectacular acres in the lee of the beautiful Cotswold hills. Whether you're here on a crisp bright October day or a balmy evening in May, you'll feel that unmistakeable Cheltenham magic. The racing, the setting, the tradition and history, the shared sense of enjoyment all combine to give everyone, from those sampling our finest hospitality to the racegoers on the course, an experience they'll never forget.
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Cheltenham Race Course station
Cheltenham racecourse, the jewel in Jump racing's crown, plays host to the best jumping action in the world from 350 spectacular acres in the lee of the beautiful Cotswold hills. Whether you're here on a crisp bright October day or a balmy evening in May, you'll feel that unmistakeable Cheltenham magic. The racing, the setting, the tradition and history, the shared sense of enjoyment all combine to give everyone, from those sampling our finest hospitality to the racegoers on the course, an experience they'll never forget.
Naunton Downs Golf Club is an 18 hole, par 71 golf course, situated in a beautiful area of outstanding Cotswold countryside just outside Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, known for it’s charm and tranquility. The Cotswold golf course was designed keeping the natural features and landscape in mind, and offers a challenge to suit golfers of all ages and abilities. The purpose built stone clubhouse sits quietly among the downs, and offers societies and players a comfortable and relaxing place to enjoy a meal or a drink with their friends after a game. Naunton Downs Golf Club has thriving men’s, ladies’, senior’s and junior’s sections.
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Naunton Downs Golf Club
Naunton Downs Golf Club is an 18 hole, par 71 golf course, situated in a beautiful area of outstanding Cotswold countryside just outside Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, known for it’s charm and tranquility. The Cotswold golf course was designed keeping the natural features and landscape in mind, and offers a challenge to suit golfers of all ages and abilities. The purpose built stone clubhouse sits quietly among the downs, and offers societies and players a comfortable and relaxing place to enjoy a meal or a drink with their friends after a game. Naunton Downs Golf Club has thriving men’s, ladies’, senior’s and junior’s sections.
While there’s a time and a place for oneness and wellbeing, Dormy House Spa is all about making you feel absolutely fabulous. Step into a sensory sanctuary to beautify the body and soothe the soul. The House Spa has been winning awards since the day it opened, offering guests an indoor/outdoor blend of soothing therapies, serene pool and terrace hot tub, and Scandi-style thermal suite. But be warned: The Dormy brand of well-being can be highly addictive…
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Dormy House
While there’s a time and a place for oneness and wellbeing, Dormy House Spa is all about making you feel absolutely fabulous. Step into a sensory sanctuary to beautify the body and soothe the soul. The House Spa has been winning awards since the day it opened, offering guests an indoor/outdoor blend of soothing therapies, serene pool and terrace hot tub, and Scandi-style thermal suite. But be warned: The Dormy brand of well-being can be highly addictive…
A multi zone site boasting varied and challenging gameplay. Large safe-zone with covered seating areas and flushing toilets. Access to the site is off the B4479, down a well maintained track to the ample car park.
Cotswold Paintballing & Airsoft
A multi zone site boasting varied and challenging gameplay. Large safe-zone with covered seating areas and flushing toilets. Access to the site is off the B4479, down a well maintained track to the ample car park.
Sightseeing
Located in the heart of the Cotswolds, Sudeley Castle & Gardens has played an important role in England’s history for over 1,000 years.
Rated amongst the top attractions on TripAdvisor for ‘Things to Do in the Cotswolds’, the castle rooms and exhibits contain many fascinating treasures, from ancient Roman times to the present day.
Outside, the castle is surrounded by a breathtaking 1,200 acre estate and ten award-winning gardens. The centrepiece is the Queens Garden, so named because four of England’s queens – Anne Boleyn, Katherine Parr, Lady Jane Grey and Elizabeth I – once walked upon the original Tudor Parterre.
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Castillo de Sudeley
Located in the heart of the Cotswolds, Sudeley Castle & Gardens has played an important role in England’s history for over 1,000 years.
Rated amongst the top attractions on TripAdvisor for ‘Things to Do in the Cotswolds’, the castle rooms and exhibits contain many fascinating treasures, from ancient Roman times to the present day.
Outside, the castle is surrounded by a breathtaking 1,200 acre estate and ten award-winning gardens. The centrepiece is the Queens Garden, so named because four of England’s queens – Anne Boleyn, Katherine Parr, Lady Jane Grey and Elizabeth I – once walked upon the original Tudor Parterre.
Chastleton is a hidden gem located in the beautiful Cotswold countryside. With both a Jacobean house to explore and beautiful gardens, there is much to discover during an afternoon visit.
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National Trust - Chastleton House
Chastleton is a hidden gem located in the beautiful Cotswold countryside. With both a Jacobean house to explore and beautiful gardens, there is much to discover during an afternoon visit.
Bourton-on-the-Water has been described as the 'Little Venice' of the Cotswolds and is one of the most popular tourist spots in the region being serviced by the many shops, cafe's, and attractions.
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Bourton on the Water Visitor Information Centre
Victoria StreetBourton-on-the-Water has been described as the 'Little Venice' of the Cotswolds and is one of the most popular tourist spots in the region being serviced by the many shops, cafe's, and attractions.
Stow-on-the-Wold is one of the prettiest towns in Gloucestershire. Think honey-coloured buildings, cosy pubs, tiny tearooms and narrow streets.
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Stow-on-the-Wold
Stow-on-the-Wold is one of the prettiest towns in Gloucestershire. Think honey-coloured buildings, cosy pubs, tiny tearooms and narrow streets.
The beautiful and historic Cotswold village of Broadway is a memorable place to stay and a perfect base from which to tour the local area and enjoy the stunning walks. The pretty High Street is lined with horse chestnut trees and includes a mixture of period houses and picturesque honey coloured Cotswold stone cottages which have lured visitors for centuries.
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Broadway
The beautiful and historic Cotswold village of Broadway is a memorable place to stay and a perfect base from which to tour the local area and enjoy the stunning walks. The pretty High Street is lined with horse chestnut trees and includes a mixture of period houses and picturesque honey coloured Cotswold stone cottages which have lured visitors for centuries.
Located at the head of the beautiful Evenlode Valley, Moreton in Marsh is a thriving market town with excellent public transport links including a direct link to London by rail, the town dates back 1000 years to the Saxon era.
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Moreton in Marsh
Located at the head of the beautiful Evenlode Valley, Moreton in Marsh is a thriving market town with excellent public transport links including a direct link to London by rail, the town dates back 1000 years to the Saxon era.
Drinks & Nightlife
A wonderful pub in the village of Blockley set in the heart of the North Cotswolds. Enjoy delicious Hook Norton ales and fine food.
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The Great Western Arms
Station RoadA wonderful pub in the village of Blockley set in the heart of the North Cotswolds. Enjoy delicious Hook Norton ales and fine food.
The Churchill Arms at Paxford brings a contemporary feel to this beautiful 17th Century pub, with exceptional food and varied wine and ale choices. Family and local life are at the heart of this pub which serves firm British classics.
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The Churchill Arms
B4479The Churchill Arms at Paxford brings a contemporary feel to this beautiful 17th Century pub, with exceptional food and varied wine and ale choices. Family and local life are at the heart of this pub which serves firm British classics.
The perfect destination for lunch, dinner, or drinks, The Swan Inn in Worcestershire will allow you to relax, indulge, mingle and socialise in optimum comfort and style, no matter what the occasion! Situated at the very heart of village life in Broadway, this recently refurbished pub, bar, and restaurant is a family friendly
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The Swan
2 The GreenThe perfect destination for lunch, dinner, or drinks, The Swan Inn in Worcestershire will allow you to relax, indulge, mingle and socialise in optimum comfort and style, no matter what the occasion! Situated at the very heart of village life in Broadway, this recently refurbished pub, bar, and restaurant is a family friendly
Essentials
The new Shop, Café and Community Hub was opened in October 2014 when the lease on the Old Coach House expired. The community fought a long battle for planning permission and the new build was funded with the help of the Big Lottery Fund, the Social Investment Business, and the local community.
The new building, which is located in the heart of the village, is the realisation of a hard-fought goal to preserve essential retail and social services for the community in a location owned by the villagers.
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Blockley Village Shop
Bell LaneThe new Shop, Café and Community Hub was opened in October 2014 when the lease on the Old Coach House expired. The community fought a long battle for planning permission and the new build was funded with the help of the Big Lottery Fund, the Social Investment Business, and the local community.
The new building, which is located in the heart of the village, is the realisation of a hard-fought goal to preserve essential retail and social services for the community in a location owned by the villagers.
The Co-operative Food
152 London RdTesco Express
13 High St