Local
Interest & Activities We are perfectly situated
for many different activities and places to visit, wet or dry ,young or old, at any time of the
year.
We are within a short drive of Lacock, within easy reach of three World
Heritage Sites, including
A The National Trust Village is on our doorstep. Harry Potter was filmed here as was Pride and Prejudice and Cranford. In 2008 filming will start on Wolfman starring Anthony Hopkins. Camilla Parker- Bowles’ daughter was married in the church here this year. Lacock Abbey is a National Trust Property, and the village houses The Fox Talbot Museum of Photography. There are three pubs and an excellent restaurant with a further 2 pubs just outside the village itself.. A World Heritage Site consisting of monolithic standing stones dating back to 3000 BC Another World Heritage Site of standing stones dating back to BC. This is easily combined with a visit to Silbury Hill, West Kennet Long Barrow, both of which are ancient burial sites and The White Horse. It would also be possible to take in Marlborough, an attractive town with good shopping, restaurants and cafes It is difficult to do the city justice here but attractions include Bristol Zoo which is great for all the family, and @Bristol which has a hands-on science museum, . There is also the SS Great Britain which received the prestigious Museum of the Year award in 2006 An attractive City with an inspiring
cathedral. Oxford Lions, baboon wolves, rhino, gorillas and seals to name but a few. Lots of other family friendly attractions including a maze, a railway and a great playground. For the adults there is the eccentric Lord Baths’ house. A beautiful cathedral by a river, an
attractive small city,
lovely places to walk and picnic. A trip here could be combined with a
visit to Interesting caves and fun family attractions. This could be ideal on a wet day. Caves, Gorge and Jacob’s ladder are classic limestone scenery Cotswolds Classic English scenery and beautiful villages such as Bourton-on-the-Water and Moreton-on-the-Marsh make a day in the Cotswolds an attractive option. It could be combined with a trip to Cirencester, with its excellent Corinium Roman Museum and great shopping or to Chedworth Roman Villa on the outskirts of Cirencester Local villages and Towns. There are many villages and towns close to us that are well worth a visit. Below is short list together with the main attractions. Malmesbury-
one of the oldest towns in Castle Combe-quintessential English village has featured in many films and TV shows. Biddestone-lovely village with pub next to duck pond Gardens-there are many beautiful gardens to visit within easy reach. A few examples are; Stourhead near Warminster. This famous Palladian house garden needs little introduction. The Courts, Holt-near Bradford-on-Avon-a National Trust Garden Iford
Manor-also near Children Particularly with the kids in mind; Longleat House – see above @ Bowood House and Gardens- brilliant adventure playground, soft play, lake, waterfall, country house and grounds. This is a real family outing that all ages would enjoy. The playground has an upper age limit of 12 Swindon –if
the weather is not so good
Swindon has ten pin
bowling, an ice rink, multiplex cinemas and a great leisure pool called
The
Oasis which has a wave machine, slide, and several flumes as well as a
very
good toddler pool. There is also a big Swimming
pools. - In Corsham,
Chippenham, Bradford, Cinema –multiplexes
in Bowling-
a small one in Melksham,
bigger ones in Playgrounds – if you just feel like popping out with smaller kids to a local playground then; Lacock- a small one behind the Red Lion car park
Corsham-behind the Gastard- a small one that is always very quiet. Chippenham- a good one in John Coles Park Softplay.-if it is wet then Boomerang on the Bowerhill trading estate could solve a lot of problems. A huge softplay with areas for smaller children plus large new slide. Also has café and sofas for adults. Events There are many events both local and national that take place throughout the year within easy reach of us. Examples include : Badminton Horse Trials (May) Corsham Festival (June) Corsham Film Festival (March) Activities Golf-there are many courses within easy reach of us including Bowood, Kingsdown and Whitley (9 holes).
Horseriding-there are several stables nearby. Walking-there are many lovely walks of varying lengths in the area. Again we would be happy to talk to you about the ones we know. |
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