Guidebook for the Melksham Area
Some recommendations for places to eat
These are local places which we would recommend for a meal
Situated in a gorgeous old building with a fantastic little view out over Devizes Market Place. Upstairs at Jacks can provide you a fantastic breakfast, lunches or tapas meal. They also serve up great coffee and have a fully stocked gin bar for the evening. It is in Devizes which is roughly a 10 minute drive away.
Upstairs at Jacks
40 The Market PlSituated in a gorgeous old building with a fantastic little view out over Devizes Market Place. Upstairs at Jacks can provide you a fantastic breakfast, lunches or tapas meal. They also serve up great coffee and have a fully stocked gin bar for the evening. It is in Devizes which is roughly a 10 minute drive away.
This is a warm cosy pub with a great dinner menu. They also provide panini's and light lunches. A lovely traditional village pub in Bulkington, roughly a 5 minute drive away.
8 locals recommend
The Well
21 High StThis is a warm cosy pub with a great dinner menu. They also provide panini's and light lunches. A lovely traditional village pub in Bulkington, roughly a 5 minute drive away.
The best local places for a drink
Local Pubs or Bars that I would recommend if you fancy a quiet drink
This micropub situated in Devizes is owned by Stealth Brew a local Brewery. It has many cask ales and is a quirky place for a pint. They also have a sister pub in Melksham High Street. The Vaults is located in Devizes which is roughly a 10 minute drive away.
The Vaults Ale House Devizes
28A St.John's StThis micropub situated in Devizes is owned by Stealth Brew a local Brewery. It has many cask ales and is a quirky place for a pint. They also have a sister pub in Melksham High Street. The Vaults is located in Devizes which is roughly a 10 minute drive away.
This craft beer and gin bar has a great selection of keg beers, wine and spirits. It is an intimate and stylish place, perfect for an evening drink. It is located in Devizes which is roughly a 10 minute drive away.
The Snuffbox
2-3 Snuff StThis craft beer and gin bar has a great selection of keg beers, wine and spirits. It is an intimate and stylish place, perfect for an evening drink. It is located in Devizes which is roughly a 10 minute drive away.
Areas to Visit
Great day trips out not too far from Melksham
Caen Hill Locks is one of the longest continuous flight of locks in the country. It is worth a stroll, and has a lovely little cafe where you can get a takeaway coffee or ice cream as you explore and watch the canal boats pass. It is located in Devizes which is roughly a 10 minute drive away.
Caen Hill
Caen HillCaen Hill Locks is one of the longest continuous flight of locks in the country. It is worth a stroll, and has a lovely little cafe where you can get a takeaway coffee or ice cream as you explore and watch the canal boats pass. It is located in Devizes which is roughly a 10 minute drive away.
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument west of Amesbury. It consists of a ring of standing stones. Archaeologists believe it was constructed from 3000 BC to 2000 BC and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a very special place and worth a trip out to marvel at these incredible stones. There is an entry fee to visit the site. It is roughly a 30 minute drive from the property.
Stonehenge Walk
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument west of Amesbury. It consists of a ring of standing stones. Archaeologists believe it was constructed from 3000 BC to 2000 BC and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a very special place and worth a trip out to marvel at these incredible stones. There is an entry fee to visit the site. It is roughly a 30 minute drive from the property.
Avebury is part of a set of Neolithic and Bronze Age ceremonial sites that form a vast sacred landscape. The village itself is pleasant to walk around in and the countryside around the stones is beautiful. A great place to explore. From the village you can also walk to other ceremonial sites including West Kennet Long Barrow, The Sanctuary, Windmill Hill, and the mysterious Silbury Hill. Avebury is roughly a 20 minute drive away from the property.
332 locals recommend
Avebury
Avebury is part of a set of Neolithic and Bronze Age ceremonial sites that form a vast sacred landscape. The village itself is pleasant to walk around in and the countryside around the stones is beautiful. A great place to explore. From the village you can also walk to other ceremonial sites including West Kennet Long Barrow, The Sanctuary, Windmill Hill, and the mysterious Silbury Hill. Avebury is roughly a 20 minute drive away from the property.
Castle Combe is a beautiful little village situated in the Cotswolds Area of Natural Beauty. It has 107 listed buildings and is packed with quaint English charm. Castle Coombe is roughly a 30 minute drive from the property.
214 locals recommend
Castle Combe
Castle Combe is a beautiful little village situated in the Cotswolds Area of Natural Beauty. It has 107 listed buildings and is packed with quaint English charm. Castle Coombe is roughly a 30 minute drive from the property.
Lacock is a small village which is entirely owned by the National Trust. As a result it is just like walking back in history. The surrounding countryside is beautiful so it is worth venturing out into the neighbouring fields or wandering along the River Avon for a stroll. The village itself has been used in many dramas and films (including Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter.) It has a few shops tucked away look out for the fabulous jewellers! Lacock is roughly a 15 minute drive from the property.
148 locals recommend
Lacock
Lacock is a small village which is entirely owned by the National Trust. As a result it is just like walking back in history. The surrounding countryside is beautiful so it is worth venturing out into the neighbouring fields or wandering along the River Avon for a stroll. The village itself has been used in many dramas and films (including Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter.) It has a few shops tucked away look out for the fabulous jewellers! Lacock is roughly a 15 minute drive from the property.
With buildings dating back to the 17th Century, this small town is very pictureque. The canal meanders through the centre and there are many little independent shops, tea rooms and resturants/pubs tucked away for you to explore and sit overlooking the canal. Bradford on Avon is roughly a 20 minute drive from the property.
189 locals recommend
Bradford-on-Avon
With buildings dating back to the 17th Century, this small town is very pictureque. The canal meanders through the centre and there are many little independent shops, tea rooms and resturants/pubs tucked away for you to explore and sit overlooking the canal. Bradford on Avon is roughly a 20 minute drive from the property.
Nunney Castle dates from the 1370s. The ruins make it terribly dramatic, with parts well preserved. It is encircled by the castle moat. The village itself is small and quaint for a stroll. Frome is a town nearby with many independent shops and cafe's so is a good stop off point. Nunney is roughly a 40 minute drive from the property.
9 locals recommend
Nunney
Nunney Castle dates from the 1370s. The ruins make it terribly dramatic, with parts well preserved. It is encircled by the castle moat. The village itself is small and quaint for a stroll. Frome is a town nearby with many independent shops and cafe's so is a good stop off point. Nunney is roughly a 40 minute drive from the property.
Sightseeing
Places of interest in the area
This is a magnificent 18th Century National Trust Garden with fantastic views over Bath. It is a National Trust Property so it is free if you are a National Trust member or there is a fee to enter if you are not. Prior Park is roughly a 40 minute drive from the property.
133 locals recommend
Prior Park Landscape Gardens (NT)
Ralph Allen DriveThis is a magnificent 18th Century National Trust Garden with fantastic views over Bath. It is a National Trust Property so it is free if you are a National Trust member or there is a fee to enter if you are not. Prior Park is roughly a 40 minute drive from the property.
Great Chalfield Manor is a charming 15th-century manor house with an Arts and Crafts garden. It is a National Trust Property so it is free if you are a National Trust member or there is a fee to enter if you are not. Great Chalfield Manor is roughly a 20 minute drive from the property.
24 locals recommend
Great Chalfield Manor
Great Chalfield Manor is a charming 15th-century manor house with an Arts and Crafts garden. It is a National Trust Property so it is free if you are a National Trust member or there is a fee to enter if you are not. Great Chalfield Manor is roughly a 20 minute drive from the property.
Stourhead is a 2,650-acre estate featuring the spring to the River Stour. It is vast and very beautiful, with plenty of routes for walks. The house itself also features a wonderful art collection. There is a fee to enter for non National Trust members. Stourhead is roughly a 45 minute drive from the property.
109 locals recommend
Stourhead House The National Trust
High StreetStourhead is a 2,650-acre estate featuring the spring to the River Stour. It is vast and very beautiful, with plenty of routes for walks. The house itself also features a wonderful art collection. There is a fee to enter for non National Trust members. Stourhead is roughly a 45 minute drive from the property.
Bowood House is situated within 100 acres of beautifully landscaped parkland. Surrounding the Georgian House is the Italian-inspired Terrace Garden, the Walled Gardens and herbaceous borders. There is a fee to enter. Bowood is roughly a 20 minute drive from the property.
129 locals recommend
Bowood House and Gardens
Old RoadBowood House is situated within 100 acres of beautifully landscaped parkland. Surrounding the Georgian House is the Italian-inspired Terrace Garden, the Walled Gardens and herbaceous borders. There is a fee to enter. Bowood is roughly a 20 minute drive from the property.
Lacock Abbey is an impressive building, with beautiful surrounding countryside and some breathtaking interiors it is worth a visit. It was used as a prime location for the Harry Potter films. There is a fee to enter, but if you head out to Lacock this is a must visit! Lacock is roughly a 15 minute drive from the property.
170 locals recommend
Lacock Abbey
Lacock Abbey is an impressive building, with beautiful surrounding countryside and some breathtaking interiors it is worth a visit. It was used as a prime location for the Harry Potter films. There is a fee to enter, but if you head out to Lacock this is a must visit! Lacock is roughly a 15 minute drive from the property.
Wiltshire's best-known hill figure, it is cut into the slope of a hill beneath Bratton Camp Iron Age hill fort. This is a lovely place for a walk on a sunny day. Westbury White Horse is roughly a 20 minute drive from the property.
18 locals recommend
Westbury White Horse View Point
Bratton RoadWiltshire's best-known hill figure, it is cut into the slope of a hill beneath Bratton Camp Iron Age hill fort. This is a lovely place for a walk on a sunny day. Westbury White Horse is roughly a 20 minute drive from the property.
Well maintained paths through this pretty woods means this is a lovely place for a walk on a sunny day. Clanger Wood is approximately 15 minutes drive from the property.
Clanger Wood
Clanger LaneWell maintained paths through this pretty woods means this is a lovely place for a walk on a sunny day. Clanger Wood is approximately 15 minutes drive from the property.