Welcome!

The Old Department Store is a reimagined community hub and home to businesses that do good for people and the planet. Together we strengthen and support our local economy, creating a vibrant community where everyone is welcome.

Our Story & Impact

  • The Long Table

    A pay-as-you-can restaurant and a cafe for coffee and cakes.

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  • Kids Stuff

    Pre-loved children’s items for your children and family.

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  • The Home Remedy

    A Second hand furniture shop with a difference.

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  • The Bike Drop

    Selling new and refurbished bikes and bike accessories, and servicing bikes.

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  • Make Believe

    Selling goods that do good, from the very best ethical and socially-minded producers.

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  • What the team at The Old Department Store are doing is more than visionary, it’s vital. It shows the extraordinary things that can happen when a community comes together with heart, purpose, and a determination to make a positive difference. And the result is something really wonderful.

    Mary Portas, OBE

  • A brilliant example of what happens when a building is given real purpose. The high street doesn’t have to be a story of decline, this is proof.

  • It's not just a venue, it felt like the TODS team invited us into their community, connecting us to what they do and it made it a great experience.

    MAP Group

  • We meant it - this place has changed us for the better.

    Liz Warner - Co-founder of Make Believe

  • With three young children, it means a lot to have somewhere that feels relaxed, community-focused and child-friendly, where the children can play and explore while we connect with other parents. We also love supporting local organisations that bring families together.

    Local Cirencester Parent

  • This place is such a good idea! Children are hard work and expensive and it's easy to forget to feed yourself properly as a mum! Being able to come for lunch is a great idea, and get all their clothes too. Thank you!

    Local Parent

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View fullsize 🎄 November at The Old Department Store! ✨ Christmas is creeping into TODS, and we've got an exciting month of activities and events to join in with 🙌 From clothes swaps to sewing workshops, messy play and music, there's something for everyone! ?
View fullsize 🥕 Half term cooking, made a little simpler! Maisie’s meal boxes have just arrived at TODS! 🎉 Pop in and pick up your complimentary meal box to help make cooking a little easier this half term. This initiative is being run by @thegreatplate
View fullsize 📻 An exciting day at The Old Department Store as we celebrate the launch of the Cirencester & District Talking News studio! An old space in our building has been brought back to life, creating a new home for a project that helps make local new