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on Avon deserves a few meanders
through the old town and along the river.
An 11th century Tythe
Barn of considerable historic
interest, is open daily together with
adjacent craft barns, small shops and
cafes. St Lawrence’s Church –
7th Century Saxton Church - is just across
the footbridge over the river. Nearby
pretty villages of Turleigh, Winsley and
Freshford are worth a visit.
The library acroos the bridge on the left is a mine of local information. The medieval village
of Steeple Ashton, 4
miles away, has classical timber framed
dwellings and a beautiful Church.
Along
the road the Priory at Edington has famous
sculptures. Longleat,
the country home of the Marquis of Bath,
is set in beautiful parklands and sports
a large Safari Park,
a lakeside train ride and numerous other
activities. Good for a day out. Salisbury
City and Salisbury Plain,Laycock,
Stonehenge and Avebury are only a short drive away.
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Museum of Georgian Life, No1, The
Royal Crescent
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Only 7 miles away is
the Georgian City of Bath
although its origins date to Roman Times.
The Abbey, the Roman Baths, the Pump Room
(for morning coffee), the Costume Museum,
the Georgian Crescents, The Circus, squares
and many parks are a must.
The Royal Crescent
is the masterpiece of Georgian
Architecture. See the Georgian Museum
at No 1, the Theatre, Spa Complex, fine
shops to include many antique markets,
pubs, restaurants and walkside cafes provide
much to do and see.
A renowned Horse Race
Course at Lansdown has
occasional meetings. The Bath
Music Festival in May/June runs
over three weeks. Check with the Tourist
Office for dates.
Parking
in Bath is difficult. The best car parks
are the Charlotte Street and the Victoria
Park Car Park accessed from Queen’s
Square or Marlborough Buildings. Consider
the train. There are frequent
trains from Bradford on Avon
to Bath. From Bath Station take a taxi
to The Royal Crescent and The Circus and
walk down through the City from there.
Far Canal Buffs, the
Kennet and Avon Canal
runs by. Long boats can be hired, as can
bikes to ride along the towpaths.
An Activities
Pack is provided in the property
for detailed information.
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of our superb Heritage Holiday
Homes, please contact us here
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