Ida Louise's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful National Trust village. Often used for filming period dramas. Harry Potter was filmed at the Abbey. Some great places to eat. The Angel requires pre-booking mostly
Lacock
Stunning World Heritage Site village, with ancient stone circle, National Trust Manor House and gardens. Great walks. See national trust.org.uk for more information and ideas! Stone circle is same age as Stonehenge. Can walk amongst the stones and touch them also!
332 locals recommend
Avebury
Stunning World Heritage Site village, with ancient stone circle, National Trust Manor House and gardens. Great walks. See national trust.org.uk for more information and ideas! Stone circle is same age as Stonehenge. Can walk amongst the stones and touch them also!
Stunning Roman city. Great for sightseeing, eating and shopping. 10min on the train from Chippenham (easy parking) or 40min drive. It is well worth booking a visit to the Bath Thermae and see Bath from a rooftop thermal Spa pool! Great views also from top of the Abbey (guided tour).
721 locals recommend
Bath
Stunning Roman city. Great for sightseeing, eating and shopping. 10min on the train from Chippenham (easy parking) or 40min drive. It is well worth booking a visit to the Bath Thermae and see Bath from a rooftop thermal Spa pool! Great views also from top of the Abbey (guided tour).
Tetbury
Malmesbury
Cirencester
Castle Combe
Stonehenge
Silbury Hill
Perfect for a nice walk. Can walk into the burial chambers. It is on the A4 on the way to Marlborough, which is also well worth a visit!
West Kennet Long Barrow Layby
A4Perfect for a nice walk. Can walk into the burial chambers. It is on the A4 on the way to Marlborough, which is also well worth a visit!
Food scene
Rick Stein is always worth a visit! Fish restaurant, but other options available. 17 miles.
Many other options in the high street.
111 locals recommend
Marlborough
Rick Stein is always worth a visit! Fish restaurant, but other options available. 17 miles.
Many other options in the high street.
Great food. 2.2miles. Popular destination pub, so best to pre-book!
8 locals recommend
The White Horse Inn
Great food. 2.2miles. Popular destination pub, so best to pre-book!
Great food and good atmosphere. Near Silbury hill. On way to Marlborough. Best to book. 7.9 miles.
44 locals recommend
The Bell
The SquareGreat food and good atmosphere. Near Silbury hill. On way to Marlborough. Best to book. 7.9 miles.
The Foxham Inn
Great food and nice atmosphere!
Combine with a nice walk along the canal! Beautiful setting.
16 locals recommend
Honeystreet Mill Cafe
Combine with a nice walk along the canal! Beautiful setting.
The Palm Indian Restaurant
A4 Bath RoadA fancy Indian restaurant. 16 miles.
The Gourmet Goat Farmer
Nice products. Something a bit different! Combine with a trip to Avebury!
Great food. Walk or drive, but a longer hike and need to be a good map reader! 3.2 miles.
9 locals recommend
Dumb Post Inn
Great food. Walk or drive, but a longer hike and need to be a good map reader! 3.2 miles.
Great food. Highly recommended. Can be hard to get a table. Must book in advance! 5.1 miles
17 locals recommend
La Flambé
5 Seagry RdGreat food. Highly recommended. Can be hard to get a table. Must book in advance! 5.1 miles
Spice Of Bengal
13 Wood StGood local curry house. They do takeaways also. 2.9 miles - Calne.
Amazing home made cakes, lunches, homemade quiches and it turns into a pizza and wine bar in the evening. They sell a few beautiful antiques as well! Lovely 🥰 people too! In the old, prettiest part of CALNE.
Divine on The Green
35 Church StAmazing home made cakes, lunches, homemade quiches and it turns into a pizza and wine bar in the evening. They sell a few beautiful antiques as well! Lovely 🥰 people too! In the old, prettiest part of CALNE.
Brushh Artisan Coffee & Co
Beautiful walks
West Woods
Bowood House and Gardens
Old RoadWestonbirt, The National Arboretum
Cherhill White Horse
Cotswolds
Bowood Woodland Gardens
Devizes RoadCotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
Pewsey Downs
Spa and well being
Thermae Bath Spa
Hot Bath StreetWhatley Manor Hotel and Spa
Cycling
Bath By Bike
Hartwells Cotswold Cycle Hire & Hartwells Ironmongers
High StreetWildlife park
A nice wildlife park. Popular with all ages.
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
Gin distillery
Cotswolds Distillery Visitor Centre, Shop and Café
Whichford Road