Time for Wiltshire Blog

On a rainy August day, I planned a visit to the Pewsey Vale. This lesser-known part of the county holds some real treasures within it and I was looking forward to exploring more of it with Susie Brew from Pewsey Vale Tourism Partnership. 

It’s nearly here, our last Bank Holiday Weekend of the year before Christmas! So let’s help you get planning what you want to do with this handy guide…

On a lovely summer’s afternoon recently I was invited to join a Mad Max Tour around North Wiltshire.  I joined the tour in Lacock, at this stage the group had already visited Stonehenge, and travelled through some of the beautiful Wiltshire countryside. Talking to some of those on board, they had thoroughly enjoyed Stonehenge and the journey so far, one lady from North America said she now wanted to move to Wiltshire because it was so beautiful!

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If you fancy dipping your toes into some water this summer then why not consider making a stay at one of our properties which offers a swimming pool as part of its facilities? Here we’ve put together a handy list of 10 places to stay in Wiltshire that offer guests use of their pool included in their rates...

Whether you are planning days out and activities with the family or would like some alone time, there are lots of options for fun-filled days here in Wiltshire this August. Here we’ve put together a selection of some of the top highlights for you to enjoy. 

The Saxon town of Bradford on Avon offers a taste of the Cotswolds, mixed with the grace and architecture of nearby Bath. An easy town to get to, with trains directly from London, Bradford on Avon makes a great place to visit.

Here we explore some of the best views of the town…

Did you know that 21-30 July is Church Tourism Week? This got us thinking about some of the interesting churches and places of worship (both former and existing) that we have around Wiltshire and some of the quirky features and facts that you might not know about them…

Over a weekend in June, I had the great pleasure to play the 18 hole Bowood golf course. Set in lush parklands, it is an architect designed championship course. For those not playing golf there is a superb alternative with the Bowood Spa and Leisure providing a relaxing area to rejuvenate. This is what my wife, Theresa, took full advantage of while I was playing!

Plan your family activities this summer here in Wiltshire with some great school holiday events.

At the start of July, I met with Jules Mittra from Around and About Bath for a guided tour with a difference around some of Wiltshire’s lesser-known areas.