Guidebook for Great Bedwyn
Sightseeing
A lovely picnic spot by the mill. Tours inside Sunday afternoons Apr-Sep. Special events in June & Sept, see website. Milled flour on sale at site or locally at Great Bedwyn Post Office.
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Hill Barn CottagesA lovely picnic spot by the mill. Tours inside Sunday afternoons Apr-Sep. Special events in June & Sept, see website. Milled flour on sale at site or locally at Great Bedwyn Post Office.
Beautiful trails for walking or cycling. Picnic site with facilities at Postern Hill where you can picnic with your own barbecue.
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Savernake Forest
Beautiful trails for walking or cycling. Picnic site with facilities at Postern Hill where you can picnic with your own barbecue.
Excavations have recently discovered the remains of Jane Seymour's family home within the grounds of the mansion house that replaced it. Following the popularity of Hilary Mantel's book Wolfhall renovations are underway of the house and grounds. Open to the public for special events only. See the website of RealWolfhall for more information and details of events
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Excavations have recently discovered the remains of Jane Seymour's family home within the grounds of the mansion house that replaced it. Following the popularity of Hilary Mantel's book Wolfhall renovations are underway of the house and grounds. Open to the public for special events only. See the website of RealWolfhall for more information and details of events
Great Bedwyn is central to The North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a precious landscape covering an area of 668 sq miles of Southern England. See their website for map & details.
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Great Bedwyn
Great Bedwyn is central to The North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a precious landscape covering an area of 668 sq miles of Southern England. See their website for map & details.
Otherwise known as Downton Abbey of the TV program! Only 30 mins drive from Great Bedwyn. Advance ticket booking recommended. See Highclere Castle website
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Castello di Highclere
Otherwise known as Downton Abbey of the TV program! Only 30 mins drive from Great Bedwyn. Advance ticket booking recommended. See Highclere Castle website
You can wander amongst the stones of this prehistoric circle and henge which encompasses the pretty village of Avebury, with a museum, manor house & pub to visit too. So much to see and do this makes for a complete day out. Check websites of English Heritage and National Trust for all visit details.
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Avebury
You can wander amongst the stones of this prehistoric circle and henge which encompasses the pretty village of Avebury, with a museum, manor house & pub to visit too. So much to see and do this makes for a complete day out. Check websites of English Heritage and National Trust for all visit details.
Medieval St Martins is a tiny isolated thatched chapel set within the iron age fort of Chisbury. This hidden gem retain its charm despite having been used as a barn since 1547. Under the care of English Heritage. Free entry, open daily.
Chisbury Chapel
Chisbury LaneMedieval St Martins is a tiny isolated thatched chapel set within the iron age fort of Chisbury. This hidden gem retain its charm despite having been used as a barn since 1547. Under the care of English Heritage. Free entry, open daily.
This prehistoric stone circle is a must-see tourist destination. a historic landmark in the English landscape. Exhibition and visitor centre. This site gets very popular. See website to pre-book a visit slot. It's about a 40 mins drive from Great Bedwyn but combines well with a trip to Salisbury Cathedral to make a full day out.
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Stonehenge
This prehistoric stone circle is a must-see tourist destination. a historic landmark in the English landscape. Exhibition and visitor centre. This site gets very popular. See website to pre-book a visit slot. It's about a 40 mins drive from Great Bedwyn but combines well with a trip to Salisbury Cathedral to make a full day out.
Learn more about the history and culture of this hidden corner of Wiltshire at this local heritage museum. Check website for opening times.
Pewsey Heritage Centre
High StreetLearn more about the history and culture of this hidden corner of Wiltshire at this local heritage museum. Check website for opening times.
A award-winning visitor destination. See the birds feeding and flying displays every day.
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Hawk Conservancy Trust
Sarson LaneA award-winning visitor destination. See the birds feeding and flying displays every day.
Beautifully restored 17th Century Silk Merchant's house tucked away on Marlborough's High St. This is a real hidden gem. Many of the original decorative features and wall paintings remain. See also the 17th re-created garden and visit the shop for good quality gifts. Smaller in scale to visit than most stately homes so is a more intimate visit experience. Check website for opening times.
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The Merchant's House
132 High StBeautifully restored 17th Century Silk Merchant's house tucked away on Marlborough's High St. This is a real hidden gem. Many of the original decorative features and wall paintings remain. See also the 17th re-created garden and visit the shop for good quality gifts. Smaller in scale to visit than most stately homes so is a more intimate visit experience. Check website for opening times.
Shopping
A lovely market town, many independent shops and a market on Wed and Sat. Events include: Marlborough College Summer School and a Music Festival in July, Literary Festival and Mop Fair in Oct
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Marlborough
A lovely market town, many independent shops and a market on Wed and Sat. Events include: Marlborough College Summer School and a Music Festival in July, Literary Festival and Mop Fair in Oct
A good place to hunt for antiques in the shops and arcade. Good pubs and cafes too.
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Hungerford
A good place to hunt for antiques in the shops and arcade. Good pubs and cafes too.
Getting Around
Brook St
Facilities and moorings for boaters on the Kennet & Avon Canal.
Parks & Nature
Lovely peaceful walks between Great Bedwyn and Wilton through the Brail woods, with pubs at Wilton and Bedwyn and a seasonal cafe at Crofton this circular walk of about 5 miles takes in the canal too and is one of our favourite walking routes.
Wilton
Lovely peaceful walks between Great Bedwyn and Wilton through the Brail woods, with pubs at Wilton and Bedwyn and a seasonal cafe at Crofton this circular walk of about 5 miles takes in the canal too and is one of our favourite walking routes.