What's nearby
BATH
- Roman Baths www.romanbaths.co.uk
- Pulteney Bridge and weir – 18th century bridge – one of only four in the worlds with shops
- The Royal Crescent and Number One The Crescent museum Georgian crescent architecture and museum furnished as the house might have looked in its heyday. Check for opening times. www.visitbath.co.uk
- The Circus – 18th century circular architecture
- Bath Costume Museum www.fashionmuseum.co.uk
- The Assembly Rooms www.nationaltrust.org.uk
- Victoria Park
- Bath skyline walk www.nationaltrust.org.uk
- Prior Park www.nationaltrust.org.uk
- Dyrham Park – National Trust house, gardens and grounds a short drive away www.nationaltrust.org.uk
- Local guide to Bath www.bath360.co.uk
THEATRES
Theatre Royal Bath www.theatreroyal.org.uk
The Rondo – Fringe Theatre www.rondotheatre.co.uk
The Mission Theatre – Fringe Theatre www.missiontheatre.co.uk
Bizarre Bath is a hilarious, not to be missed comedy tour (between Easter and the end of September) that starts from The Huntsman pub (opposite the river and Parade Gardens) www.bizarrebath.co.uk
www.bathampton-morris-men.org.uk
www.visitbath.co.uk
www.visitbristol.co.uk
This is Bath www.thisisbath.co.uk/home
PICTURESQUE VILLAGES NEARBY
Marshfield
Only a couple of miles away from Church Cottage, Marshfield possesses a wealth of historic buildings, many of which are listed. The High Street consists of 17th and 18th century houses, all of which contribute to the historic character of Marshfield. The Lord Nelson www.thelordnelsoninn.info and The Catherine Wheel www.thecatherinewheel.co.uk pubs come thoroughly recommended!
Castle Combe
Considered to be one of the loveliest villages in the Cotswolds. Built around the 14th-century Market Cross with the old water pump beside it. Frequently finds favour as a backdrop for period television and cinema dramas.
Lacock
Almost completely owned by the National Trust much of which is unchanged since medieval times, with streets full of buildings dating back to the 13th Century. Frequently used for period filming and recently used by the BBC for the filming of ‘Cranford’. A good choice of recommended pubs and tearooms. www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Biddestone
The classical village centre of Cotswold stone houses surrounds a green, duck pond and White Horse Inn. All around the village are local footpaths for those who like a short or a longer walk.
Corsham
Includes tourist information office. Corsham Court is an independently owned stately home with extensive grounds. Corsham town centre has a long history and many historic buildings.
Bradford on Avon
Bradford on Avon has delightful shops and restaurants lining the narrow streets of the town centre. The surrounding hillside is covered with Cotswold stone houses and cottages of every shape and size.
WITHIN AN HOURS DRIVE
- Bristol - SS Great Britain, and historic harbour side. www.ssgreatbritain.org
- Stourhead - House and Gardens www.nationaltrust.org.uk
- Stonehenge www.nationaltrust.org.uk
- Tyntesfield www.nationaltrust.org.uk
- Clifton Suspension Bridge www.clifton-suspension-bridge.org.uk
CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES
- Longleat – House and Safari Park www.longleat.co.uk Check site for opening times
- Bristol Zoo and gardens www.bristolzoo.org.uk
- Noahs Ark Zoo farm www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk
- Avon Valley Country Park www.avonvalleycountrypark.com
- Explore @ Bristol www.at-bristol.org.uk
ANNUAL LOCAL EVENTS
Badminton Horse Trials www.badminton-horse.co.uk
Bath Music Festival - May/Jun www.bathmusicfest.org.uk
Bath Comedy Festivals -spring www.bathfringe.co.uk www.bathcomedyfestival.co.uk
Bristol Harbourside Festival –July/Aug www.bristolharbourfestival.co.uk
Bristol Balloon Festival – August www.bristolballoonfiesta.co.uk
Bath Christmas market – Nov/Dec www.bathchristmasmarket.co.uk
