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A Medley of Museums

Morning - Thanks to its historic involvement in the production of woollen cloth, Trowbridge is home to rare textile-related architecture, while Trowbridge Museum contains a nationally important collection of related items, including working looms. Weaving demonstrations and hand loom sessions can be pre-booked.

Lunch - Melksham area

Afternoon - Start the afternoon with a visit to the Lady Margaret Hungerford Almshouses and Schoolroom in the charming market town of Corsham. Then continue on to the nearby riverside town of Chippenham where the Chippenham Museum and Heritage Centre, housed in a fine 18th century building, tells the story of the town from prehistoric times until the present day.