Local tourist attractions &
things to do..
Bath Spa- Newly opened in 2006, a
fantastic natural hot spa complex featuring rooftop pool with panoramic city
views and a range of health treatments and massage. 10% discount when booked
with a Wilderness package.www.thermaebathspa.com
Longleat Wildlife
Safari Park and Elizabethan Mansion of the Marquis of Bath. A great day out for
the family, plenty to do. www.longleat.co.uk
Wiltshire Web
- upcoming events in the County
www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk
Stonehenge;
Ancient Druid Stone Circle and site of pagan worship. 40 mins drive over
Salisbury plain. www.english-heritage.org.uk/stonehenge
Avebury
Ancient village within Medieval stone circle. Local pub, tearooms etc. Silbury
Hill always worth a visit.
Westbury White Horse and Hill Fort
Carved in chalk downs-Stunning views & excellent for walking &
cycling. The wind ensures this is always a great place to fly a kite, and at
weekends the sky is often full of hang gliders and
paragliders.
Bradford-on-Avon Historic Saxon Town on the Kennet
& Avon canal. Spend a day wandering the narrow hillside streets and sample
the delights of some wonderful old English pubs ! Also some fine
restaurants.
Salisbury A lovely city with a magnificent medieval
cathedral from the 13th century. One of the finest Cities in South West
England
Stourhead Beautiful 18th Century gardens and Palladian
House. Open-air classical concerts held in the grounds in summer.
www.stourhead
Lacock
13th century village and Abbey, protected by the National Trust. One of
Britains most beautiful villages, home of Fox-Talbot museum of photography.
Castle Combe voted Britain's prettiest village.www.castlecombe.com Also nearby
racetrack with various events, Karting and race driving school. Day courses
available. www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk/
Iford
manor Peto Gardens
Beautiful Italian style gardens in idyllic riverside
hamlet.www.ifordmanor.co.uk
Paultons
Park Mini Alton Towers, suit all ages but with special rides for smaller
children. Animals, birds, adventure playground. Near Salisbury
www.paultonspark.co.uk/
Cheddar
Gorge and Caves, Stunning gorge with near vertical cliffs. Famous labyrinth
of underground caves and tunnels. Museums, shops, pubs and restaurants.
www.cheddarcaves.co.uk/
Brokerswood Woodland Park and Heritage
Centre. Still operated as a working woodland. There are nature trails, a lake
with wildfowl and fishing, picnic, BBQ, play areas and forest train
ride.
Owl and Hawk Conservancy Meet Owls and Eagles face to face.
Great Falconry displays
www.hawk-conservancy.org/
Champagne
balloon flightsRegional ballooning network, fly from Bath or Bristol
www.balnet.co.uk
Cycling
This is a great area for cycling- there is a super cycleway along the Kennet
and Avon Canal which forms part of the larger "Wiltshire Cycleway" Rent bikes
from www.thelockinn.co.uk/ for a
ride along the canal and have lunch in the cafe.
Walking The
whole area is littered with paths, bridleways and tracks, or you can walk
beside the river or the canal.
www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/wiltshire/tourism/walks/
Bad Weather fun!
We do our best to arrange lovely weather for your visit, but when it just has
to rain, it just has to rain! Here are some fun things to do
indoors..
Haynes International Motor Museum Sparkford, Yeovil
Somerset. Over 400 cars and bikes for all you petrolheads!
www.haynesmotormuseum.co.uk
Attwell Motor Museum Calne Smaller and
closer version of above. www.atwellwilson.org.uk 01249
813119
Jungle Jack's
Soft play centre, Westbury trading estate, 1 mile away. Super setup with tables
all round for parents. Restaurant and snacks available. Ages 0-10 Tel:01373
824824
Ten-pin-bowling
Christie Miller sports centre Melksham
website
Fleet Air Arm Museum Yeovilton
www.fleetairarm.com Tel:
01935 840565
Bath; Too
much to list here, try www.bath.co.uk
(follow what to see and do link)
Paintball; Nearest is Swindon (about 40 mins drive)
0870 330 6656
Swimming pools & sports
centres
Bradford on Avon Swimming Pool, Bradford
on Avon, 25 m pool plus learner pool, Tel: 01225 862970
website
Castle Place Leisure Centre,
Trowbridge; Gym, bar, creche. Tel: 01225 762711
website
Christie Miller Sports Centre, Melksham; Fitness
gym, squash, badminton, ten-pin bowling, indorr bowls, 9-hole golf,bar,
restaurant, creche Tel: 01225 702826
website
Leighton Recreation Centre,
Westbury; Badminton, squash, gym, crech etc Tel: 01373 824448
website
Melksham Blue Pool, Melksham; 33m pool, gym,
jacuzzi
website
Trowbridge Sports Centre, Trowbridge; 25m pool,
diving pit, water canons , trampoline, gym, Tel: 01225 764342
website
Warminster Sports Centre, Warminster; 25m pool ,
gym, badminton, squash Tel: 01985 212946
website
Westbury Swimming Pool,
Westbury; Lovely old 20m victorian pool, suitable gentle swimmers and kids Tel:
01373 822891
website
Shopping;
Bath, plenty of shops here, and great
food and drinks! Quickest by train, and escape the parking
headache.
Clarks Shopping Village Retail therapy on a grand
scale! More than 40 different stores. Street, near Glastonbury. Climb the Torr
and then go shopping!www.clarksvillage.co.uk/
McArthur
Glen retail outlet Swindon, just off the motorway.www.mcarthurglen.com/
Salisbury
Great shops in the city, plus Wilton Shoppiong Village on the outskirts. Do the
cultural bit then shop 'til you drop!www.wiltonshoppingvillage.co.uk
Cribbs
Causeway Huge area just off the M5 with shops, cinemas, fast food etc.
Better then the website suggests!
www.cribbs-causeway.co.uk/
Also
large bowling arena
www.hollywoodbowl.co.uk |
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Bath Spa Rooftop Pool |
Lions at Longleat! |
Stourhead Gardens |
Pulteney Bridge, Bath |
Stonehenge |
Westbury White Horse |
Longleat
maze-beware! |
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Childrens' ride at Paultons Park |
Cheddar Caves |
Lotus at castle Coombe |
Vintage Ford at Attwell |
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The
Cottages are entirely Non-Smoking.