One of the most pleasurable ways to while away a couple of hours on a Cotswolds holiday or short break is to visit one or two of the nicest antique shops in the area. This blog explores antiquing in the Cotswolds by north and south, so you can easily choose which one to add a visit to during your stay.
North Cotswolds antique shops
HUDSON’S Home & Antiques ∙ Stratford-upon-Avon
With 16,000 square feet over two floors, you’re bound to find something to capture your interest at Hudson’s Home & Antiques. Despite the vast amount of shopping space, Hudson’s offers a warm atmosphere, inviting shoppers and browsers to move from one remarkable space to the next.
You’ll find a delightful mix of old and new here, expertly styled by interior designers to showcase how eras can blend perfectly together. And there’s a wonderful café serving fresh coffee, lunches and snacks.
Hudson’s is also close to Shakespeare’s birthplace and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage.
The Malthouse Collective ∙ Stroud
Self-declared as the largest antiques centre in the Cotswolds (we have yet to ascertain if this is accurate!), The Malthouse Collective houses 60+ dealers in antiques. This allows you to visit a broad spectrum of beautiful things, housed indoors and out.
They are also very proud of the Brick and Brew café…
Close by are Painswick Rococo Garden and of course Painswick Hotel.
Saintbury Co · Near Broadway
Quaint and typically Cotswolds, Saintbury Co. is set in a series of 17th century barns in a secretive spot in the heart of the countryside. Close to The Lygon Arms, Dormy House Hotel and Cotswold House & Spa, this is an excellent spot when staying locally or visiting on the North Cotswold tour from London.
Malt House Emporium ∙ Tewkesbury
The Malthouse is a diverse emporium of eras and styles, all housed in a stunning Victorian building a stone’s throw away from Ellenborough Park Hotel and the Hilton Puckrup Hall Golf Club.
Discover a wonderful mix of old and new, covering interiors, lifestyle and vintage from over 70 antiques traders. Why not pop into The Ferns Bistro for refreshment while you’re there?
Stuart House Antiques · Chipping Campden
Well-known for their early china, with an extensive collection of early Beswick, Doulton, Herand Blue & White and silver plate cutlery, Stuart House Antiques is nestled in the heart of Chipping Campden High Street.
Stuart House is around a 12 minute drive from the Lygon Arms, 6 minutes from Dormy House Hotel and 8 minutes from Broadway Tower.
Many more wonderful antique shops to be found in Stow on the Wold
Stow on the Wold is one of the more popular destinations for our overseas visitors to base themselves while visiting the Cotswolds. The town is the epitome of charm and fanciful, founded by Norman lords in the 11th century it reveals crooked buildings, wood beams and even a ‘hobbit door’ into the Church of St Edward.
It seems only natural that Stow should also posses numerous top-notch antique shops.
Durham House Antiques
Known for over 25 years for it’s quality, diversity and authenticity, Durham House Antiques is home to 30 antique dealers sharing four large showrooms.
Tudor House
Located in a 16th century Cotswold stone shop in Stow-on-the-Wold Tudor House is a well-established quality antiques centre housing 24 professional and dedicated dealers in 7 showrooms and 25 cabinets.
Tara Antiques
Bringing together 30 dealers over 3 floors you can browse each display at your leisure within this Grade 2 listed building – a beautiful and historical piece in itself. Tara Antiques specialises in interiors.
Christopher Clarke
A unique and fascinating collection of military campaign furniture is housed at Christopher Clarke Antiques – as far as we know, the only collection like it. A large and varied stock of furniture and smaller pieces from the 18th Century to early 20th Century, the inventory also includes naval and marine furniture, Anglo Colonial antiques and some military pictures and artwork.
Baggott Church Street Limited
Affectionately known as ‘Baggotts’ this is a collection of fine antique furniture and furnishings, once belonging to the gentlefolk and nobility of town and country houses from the English 17th to the 19th Century. Enjoy your time spent with furniture, lighting, works of arts books and games of the time.
South Cotswolds
Lily Antiques & Interiors ∙ Cirencester
Located at the edge of the glorious Cirencester Park, where it’s believed the famous River Thames springs from, Lily Antiques & Interiors is within easy distance from the town of Cirencester.
Here you’ll find antiques, home interiors and garden inspiration. If rustic is your style, you’ll love spending time browsing the hidden gems.
Stratton House Hotel & Spa is just a seven minute drive away, with luxury hotels Lakes By Yoo and The Pig in the Cotswolds less than 30 minutes away.
Manfred Schotten Antiques ∙ Burford
For the sporting enthusiast, Manfred Schotten is also known as Sporting Antiques – a collection of antique and vintage games, accessories and artwork all with a sporting theme.
Burford is a well-known market town on the must-see list of anyone visiting the Cotswolds. Stay at the newly refurbished and luxury Bull, or Bay Tree Hotel right in town. But perhaps you’d prefer to visit Manfred Schotten from further away luxury hotels like Minster Mill at Minster Lovell or The Swan Hotel in Bibury.
Cirencester Antiques & Collectables Market
One of the most popular spots for antiquing in the Cotswolds and indeed markets in the Cotswolds, is Cirencester Antiques and Collectible Market. Open every Friday to around 50 highly respected dealers, you could spend the best part of a day perusing the offerings.
You’ll find all kinds of treasures here, including the traditional ceramics, clocks, glass, jewellery, furniture, silver and paintings, to more modern collectors’ items such as postcards, coins, vintage clothing and architectural brassware.
Brownrigg ∙ Tetbury
Brownrigg presents vintage and antique items from around Europe including larger items of furniture to smaller ceramics and leather items. Well-established and respected purveyors of early 17th century to mid-20th century interior items, you’ll be delighted by the eclectic mix curated by the owners.
All items at Brownrigg are beautifully displayed in the charming shop near to Chavenage House, the location for Poldark and Jilly Cooper’s Rivals.
Tetbury boasts many more places for antiquing in the Cotswolds
Tetbury lies on the site of an ancient hill fort on which an Anglo-Saxon monastery was founded in 681. It is the second largest town in the Cotswolds (Cirencester being the largest) and is home to King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Lorfords Antiques
Owner of Lorford Antiques, Toby Lorford has curated a collection of European period pieces, including floor coverings, paintings furniture and garden items. There is a lovely showroom in town, and large hangars housing more items further afield.
Amy Perry Antiques
Situated in Long Street, Amy Perry Antiques sells an eclectic mix of antiques and decorative interiors with a bold, sometimes off-beat feel, but always with intrinsic qualities of beauty, style and utility.
Jester Antique clocks
Unsurprisingly, Jester’s specialises in antique clocks and quality furniture. One of the most notable ways the antiquarians serve their client base is to deliver and set up all their longcase clocks in England and Wales, and do not make a charge for this.
Choose antiquing in the Cotswolds during a Rosehill holiday
We offer short breaks of two days, and longer seven-day holidays in the Cotswolds, crafted by our local expert tour guides.
A two-day break is ideal for extending your visit to London, Bath or Wales and includes a tour of both the north and south of the region on each day.
The seven-day holiday package is packed with idyllic village visits, tours and five-star luxury at every mile, and includes round-trip airport transfers from Heathrow.
All our Cotswolds holidays include private driver-guided tours, and everything can be tailormade to suit your taste.
We would of course recommend finding some time to visit one of the locations above! The map shows the antique shop locations to help you plan where to go antiquing in the Cotswolds.
Contact us today to start the exciting planning of your visit to the Cotswolds.
