The Stow and District Civic Society believes in maintaining the 
historic integrity and future vitality of 
Stow-on-the-Wold in the Cotswolds

Who are we?

The Society is dedicated to striving for the continuous improvement of Stow as a wonderful town in which to live, work and relax. Appreciating our past, enjoying the present and pursuing a vision for the future are the fundamentals of our Society, which we have been working on for over 50 years.   

The Society also runs a lively programme of informative and social events and activities, giving you the opportunity to join in and shape our future. 

  If you are a member, you'll find lots of current information here about the Society's activities. If you are a visitor, please feel free to explore the site to find out more about the Society and the rich history of Stow-on-the-Wold.

Registered charity no. 264597

Want to join us?


Membership includes at least 5 talks per year and priority booking for other events organised by the Society throughout the year including 2 outings, Annual Society Lunch, Annual Quiz, Regular update on Local Community Events and Projects


Membership costs £8 for an individual or £14 for a joint membership per annum

If you would like to join the Society please download an application form: 


Download an Application Form

Upcoming Events

Our 2024-2025 Programme

Click Here for More Details

Events & Outings 

Town Walks

Every Sunday (starting again in April 2025)

Our popular weekly guided walks have now finished for the 2024-2025 season.

All walks start from Stocks Green,
Stow Square at 10.30 am.

Walks for groups and societies can still be booked at any time by prior arrangement.

Please contact us by email to book your space(s) using the link above

Click HERE for more Town Walks info

Give Us Your Best Shot
Photographic Competition 2025 

Stow & District Inaugural Photographic Competition 2024 was a great success!

We are delighted to hold another competition for 2025. Following feedback at the exhibition we have a category just for dogs this year and a new category, Cars. To help fund the project we are most grateful to our local businesses who are sponsoring a category with Cotswold Life our Head Sponsor. We shall also have a peoples choice with votes taken from visitors to the exhibition.

Click HERE for GALLERY 2024 Exhibition Tour 2024

Stow town Square at the turn of the 20th century


Note the Cross House  on the right which was demolished in the 1930s next to the Market Cross which had its protective railings  taken away to make munitions as part of the war effort.