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Trowbridge

Trowbridge, the county town of Wiltshire, lies in the heart of the South West of England approximately 10 miles from Bath. It is one of the three largest towns in Wiltshire.

The town's lengthy history is recorded in the museum, which tells the fascinating story of Trowbridge's people and past. The museum has also won the Association of Industrial Archaeologists award for 'best site visited' in 2008.

The woollen industry played a crucial part in the town's development and the museum is located in the last woollen mill in Trowbridge, which closed its doors as a mill in 1982. The fascinating collections in the Trowbridge Museum is accessed via The Shires Shopping Centre  - built on the site of part of the woollen mill and is home to a diverse selection of more than 50 shops all on one level and undercover.

The Trowbridge Town Trail explores the rich architectural heritage associated with the woollen trade from the 18th century onwards including what remains of some of the oldest steam-driven mills in the world. The former clothier's house, the Lloyds bank building in Fore Street, is reputedly the finest clothier's house in the West and in considered the finest Georgian building in Wiltshire, and the nearby Parade is the finest row of clothiers' houses in the county.

Situated on the western edge of Salisbury Plain, Trowbridge makes a convenient base for visiting either the north or the south of the county.

The delightful town of Bradford-on-Avon is nearby, and a number of popular attractions are within easy driving distance, including the National Trust village of Lacock and the Kennet & Avon Canal.

Trowbridge also holds a Farmers' Market in the town centre on the fourth Friday of each month.

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Tempting places to eat and drink range from tea shops and cafes to pubs and restaurants, while shopping is a pleasure, with everything from major discount outlets to unique, individual retailers.

There is an excellent year-round programme of arts and entertainment on offer, and enough festivals and sports and leisure opportunities to satisfy even the most active of visitors... not to mention our outstanding range of places to visit.

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