Guidebook for Wiltshire
Food Scene
Quiet country pub run by husband and wife team Sue and Neil with high quality delicious food from an original menu, cooked by the owner/chef. Pricier but good value. Booking advisable at weekends.
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The Foxham Inn
Quiet country pub run by husband and wife team Sue and Neil with high quality delicious food from an original menu, cooked by the owner/chef. Pricier but good value. Booking advisable at weekends.
This pub is slightly further afield but worth the drive if you are a bit of a 'foodie' and looking for something a little more upmarket.
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The White Horse Inn
This pub is slightly further afield but worth the drive if you are a bit of a 'foodie' and looking for something a little more upmarket.
They have fantastic views from their garden. If you love a good gin and tonic- they have a great collection! Enjoy tradition pub grub in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
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Dumb Post Inn
They have fantastic views from their garden. If you love a good gin and tonic- they have a great collection! Enjoy tradition pub grub in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Fay's Bistro
3 Beach TerRelaxed, friendly atmosphere. Great place for brunch.
Sightseeing
Walk in the footsteps of your Neolithic ancestors at Stonehenge – one of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe. Explore the ancient landscape on foot and step inside the Neolithic Houses to discover the tools and objects of everyday Neolithic life. Visit the world-class exhibition and visitor centre with 250 ancient objects and come face to face with a 5,500 year-old man.
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Stonehenge
Walk in the footsteps of your Neolithic ancestors at Stonehenge – one of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe. Explore the ancient landscape on foot and step inside the Neolithic Houses to discover the tools and objects of everyday Neolithic life. Visit the world-class exhibition and visitor centre with 250 ancient objects and come face to face with a 5,500 year-old man.
Recognised as a World Heritage Site for it's outstanding Neolithic and Bronze Age landscape, Avebury is a place where you can connect with history and take time to imagine what life might have been like thousands of years ago. The stone circles and henge monument are particularly unusual, not just because it is the largest stone circle in the world but also for the fact that it is the only stone circle with a village built within it.
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Avebury
Recognised as a World Heritage Site for it's outstanding Neolithic and Bronze Age landscape, Avebury is a place where you can connect with history and take time to imagine what life might have been like thousands of years ago. The stone circles and henge monument are particularly unusual, not just because it is the largest stone circle in the world but also for the fact that it is the only stone circle with a village built within it.
Parks & Nature
Closer to Wildlife! Stroll around the Park discovering over 260 different animal species in 160 acres of beautiful parkland and stunning gardens. Get eye-to-eye with Giraffe, walk with Lemurs in our Madagascar exhibit and watch Zebras and Rhinos graze in front of the Gothic listed Manor House, with only a ha-ha in between you. Take a ride on Bella the Train around the Park or let the kids explore the adventure playground. Have lunch in our restaurant or picnic on our spacious lawns. If your're brave take a peek in our Reptile house with Crocodiles, venomous snakes and lizards or watch the bats flying around!
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Parc animalier et jardins de Cotswold
Closer to Wildlife! Stroll around the Park discovering over 260 different animal species in 160 acres of beautiful parkland and stunning gardens. Get eye-to-eye with Giraffe, walk with Lemurs in our Madagascar exhibit and watch Zebras and Rhinos graze in front of the Gothic listed Manor House, with only a ha-ha in between you. Take a ride on Bella the Train around the Park or let the kids explore the adventure playground. Have lunch in our restaurant or picnic on our spacious lawns. If your're brave take a peek in our Reptile house with Crocodiles, venomous snakes and lizards or watch the bats flying around!
Take a walk up to top of Cherhill White Horse and enjoy far reaching views of the local countryside. Finish it off with tea and cake in the local village of Calne. The Cherhill White Horse is the second oldest in Wiltshire being cut in 1780, possibly inspired by the horse at Westbury cut two years earlier. There is a far older horse at Uffington Castle in Oxfordshire which is thought to date back to the Bronze Age some 3000 years ago. The Cherhill horse was made under the guidance of Dr Christopher Alsop of Calne who gave instructions by megaphone from a distance. At one time there were 13 white horses in Wiltshire now only 8 survive due to lack of management.
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Cherhill White Horse
Take a walk up to top of Cherhill White Horse and enjoy far reaching views of the local countryside. Finish it off with tea and cake in the local village of Calne. The Cherhill White Horse is the second oldest in Wiltshire being cut in 1780, possibly inspired by the horse at Westbury cut two years earlier. There is a far older horse at Uffington Castle in Oxfordshire which is thought to date back to the Bronze Age some 3000 years ago. The Cherhill horse was made under the guidance of Dr Christopher Alsop of Calne who gave instructions by megaphone from a distance. At one time there were 13 white horses in Wiltshire now only 8 survive due to lack of management.
The historic, Victorian picturesque landscape and internationally important tree and shrub collection is managed by the Forestry Commission and supported by the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum.
The 15,000 labelled trees (around 2,500 different types of tree) come from Britain, China, North America, Japan, Chile and other temperate climates. Planting started in the 1850s by Robert Holford; the rich Victorian landowner to whom the Westonbirt estate belonged.
Within the 17 miles of accessible paths and five national collections, children become young adventurers, adults connect with trees through guided walks, workshops, self-led trails or volunteering.
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Westonbirt Arboretum station
The historic, Victorian picturesque landscape and internationally important tree and shrub collection is managed by the Forestry Commission and supported by the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum.
The 15,000 labelled trees (around 2,500 different types of tree) come from Britain, China, North America, Japan, Chile and other temperate climates. Planting started in the 1850s by Robert Holford; the rich Victorian landowner to whom the Westonbirt estate belonged.
Within the 17 miles of accessible paths and five national collections, children become young adventurers, adults connect with trees through guided walks, workshops, self-led trails or volunteering.
Arts & Culture
Built for pleasure and relaxation, beautiful Bath has been a wellbeing destination since Roman times. The waters are still a big draw, both at the ancient Roman Baths and the thoroughly modern Thermae Bath Spa.
Bath’s compact, visitor-friendly centre is overflowing with places to eat and drink, plus some of the finest independent shops in Britain, making it the ideal city break. Immerse yourself in Bath’s remarkable collection of museums and galleries.
Bath's stunning honey-coloured Georgian architecture is straight from a Jane Austen novel - highlights include the iconic Royal Crescent and the majestic Circus.
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Bath
Built for pleasure and relaxation, beautiful Bath has been a wellbeing destination since Roman times. The waters are still a big draw, both at the ancient Roman Baths and the thoroughly modern Thermae Bath Spa.
Bath’s compact, visitor-friendly centre is overflowing with places to eat and drink, plus some of the finest independent shops in Britain, making it the ideal city break. Immerse yourself in Bath’s remarkable collection of museums and galleries.
Bath's stunning honey-coloured Georgian architecture is straight from a Jane Austen novel - highlights include the iconic Royal Crescent and the majestic Circus.
Set in stunning “Capability” Brown parkland, Bowood House is among the most unique places to visit in Wiltshire, England. The Estate has evolved over the years to include the luxurious Bowood Hotel, Spa, Championship Golf Course, Children’s Adventure Playground and many other features. Whether you join us for a luxury break, special event or simply to visit one of the finest stately homes and gardens in England, Bowood makes an unforgettable destination for all tastes and ages.
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Maison et jardins de Bowood
Old RoadSet in stunning “Capability” Brown parkland, Bowood House is among the most unique places to visit in Wiltshire, England. The Estate has evolved over the years to include the luxurious Bowood Hotel, Spa, Championship Golf Course, Children’s Adventure Playground and many other features. Whether you join us for a luxury break, special event or simply to visit one of the finest stately homes and gardens in England, Bowood makes an unforgettable destination for all tastes and ages.
Open all year round, Lydiard Park is the ancestral home of the Viscounts Bolingbroke. The Palladian house, beautiful church, walled garden and formal parkland are the stroking remains of a great country estate. Wander through the elegant state rooms of Lydiard House, containing original family furnishings, portraits and ornate plasterwork and see how the ornamental 18th century walled garden has been restored to its former glory. Enjoy the natural beauty of the tranquil lake, rolling lawns and woodlands before heading for some fun in the playground, next to the cafe. From mid-February, enjoy the stunning natural carpet of snowdrops in the woodlands and lawns surrounding Lydiard House.
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Parc Lydiard
Open all year round, Lydiard Park is the ancestral home of the Viscounts Bolingbroke. The Palladian house, beautiful church, walled garden and formal parkland are the stroking remains of a great country estate. Wander through the elegant state rooms of Lydiard House, containing original family furnishings, portraits and ornate plasterwork and see how the ornamental 18th century walled garden has been restored to its former glory. Enjoy the natural beauty of the tranquil lake, rolling lawns and woodlands before heading for some fun in the playground, next to the cafe. From mid-February, enjoy the stunning natural carpet of snowdrops in the woodlands and lawns surrounding Lydiard House.
Essentials
Co-op Food - Lyneham
45 Church End CloseOpen 6am-10pm everyday
Tesco Superstore
Beversbrook LaneOpen 6am-11pm everyday except Sunday 10am-4pm
Getting Around
Swift Taxi Ltd
Hawthorn RoadReliable Taxi Company 07933394883
Railway Station Approach
Direct routes to Bristol, Bath and London
Shopping
Marlborough has a reputation for being a serious place to shop. You'll find many of the big name chains here, plus there's an extensive choice of highly individual shops selling all kinds of stuff.
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Marlborough
Marlborough has a reputation for being a serious place to shop. You'll find many of the big name chains here, plus there's an extensive choice of highly individual shops selling all kinds of stuff.