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England's finest Saturday farmers' market, the independent food scene, the Stroud Valleys, and an extraordinary independent spirit
A little history
Stroud reinvented itself from a cloth town to England's most independently spirited community. The Saturday market is celebrated nationally. Laurie Lee grew up above the town in the Slad Valley.
The Saturday market is one of England's great food experiences. The Slad Valley walk. The Shambles arts centre.
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Food & drink in Stroud
Outstanding independent restaurants, cafes and the exceptional Saturday market. One of the South West's finest independent food destinations.
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The Saturday market and independent arts economy are extraordinary. One of England's strongest small-town independent economies.
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Stroud is a place in Gloucestershire known for england's finest Saturday farmers' market, the independent food scene, the Stroud Valleys, and an extraordinary independent spirit. Stroud reinvented itself from a cloth town to England's most independently spirited community. The population is around 32,000.
Outstanding independent restaurants, cafes and the exceptional Saturday market. One of the South West's finest independent food destinations.
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Roam covers Stroud and the surrounding area in Gloucestershire, including Brimscombe, Thrupp, Slad, Painswick, Bisley, Eastcombe, Bussage and Chalford.
