Guidebook for Wiltshire near Bath
Food scene
Italian restaurant with high-quality menu using traditional techniques and locally sources ingredients in the historic centre of Bradford-on-Avon (easy walking distance from train station). Booking a table in advance recommended, because it's very popular (even on weekday evenings).
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Ravello
1-2 St Margaret's StItalian restaurant with high-quality menu using traditional techniques and locally sources ingredients in the historic centre of Bradford-on-Avon (easy walking distance from train station). Booking a table in advance recommended, because it's very popular (even on weekday evenings).
This pub located near the railway station is a place to stop for drinks when on the way to or from sightseeing or other events (including Bath rugby matches).
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Rose & Crown
44 High StThis pub located near the railway station is a place to stop for drinks when on the way to or from sightseeing or other events (including Bath rugby matches).
Waterfront pub on the outskirts of Trowbridge, with scenic views of canal boats in the marina. Menu includes a range of freshly prepared dishes, including seasonal specials and vegetarian options. Outdoor as well as indoor seating available, ideal for days when you would enjoy glistening sunshine on the marina waters.
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The Boathouse
Newbridge RoadWaterfront pub on the outskirts of Trowbridge, with scenic views of canal boats in the marina. Menu includes a range of freshly prepared dishes, including seasonal specials and vegetarian options. Outdoor as well as indoor seating available, ideal for days when you would enjoy glistening sunshine on the marina waters.
With claim to be Britain's oldest pub, The George Inn is a Wadsworth pub set in a picturesque 700-year-old building that has been used as set for classic films (including The Remains of the Day, Tom Jones) as well as television adaptations of novels by Jane Austen and Daniel Defoe. Its menu features dishes using locally sourced ingredients, with a range of vegan and vegetarian options. Beautiful views from the garden are great to enjoy in good weather, and cosy Tudor pub and dining rooms with fireplaces are perfect for winter days and evenings.
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The George Inn
High StreetWith claim to be Britain's oldest pub, The George Inn is a Wadsworth pub set in a picturesque 700-year-old building that has been used as set for classic films (including The Remains of the Day, Tom Jones) as well as television adaptations of novels by Jane Austen and Daniel Defoe. Its menu features dishes using locally sourced ingredients, with a range of vegan and vegetarian options. Beautiful views from the garden are great to enjoy in good weather, and cosy Tudor pub and dining rooms with fireplaces are perfect for winter days and evenings.
Riverside restaurant and bar located in a scenic refurbished Victorian Mill. With both indoor and outdoor seating, perfect for enjoying drinks and food on sunny days. Booking advised, especially on weekends.
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Rode Mill
Rode HillRiverside restaurant and bar located in a scenic refurbished Victorian Mill. With both indoor and outdoor seating, perfect for enjoying drinks and food on sunny days. Booking advised, especially on weekends.
Small village inn, with good range of food and drinks. Outdoor seating is good in bright summer sun shine, with indoor fireplaces great for winter days and evenings.
New Inn station
Small village inn, with good range of food and drinks. Outdoor seating is good in bright summer sun shine, with indoor fireplaces great for winter days and evenings.
16th century inn is now a gastro pub, great place for food and drinks in scenic village of Freshford. Ideal location as the starting or end point of country walks to enjoy the idyllic natural beauty of the Avon Valley.
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The Inn at Freshford
16th century inn is now a gastro pub, great place for food and drinks in scenic village of Freshford. Ideal location as the starting or end point of country walks to enjoy the idyllic natural beauty of the Avon Valley.
This is classic Italian restaurant in the centre of Trowbridge, featuring a traditional menu served with good presentation and fresh ingredients. Consistently rated highly for food and service. Booking in advance recommended, especially on weekends.
Verona Ristorante
29 Roundstone StThis is classic Italian restaurant in the centre of Trowbridge, featuring a traditional menu served with good presentation and fresh ingredients. Consistently rated highly for food and service. Booking in advance recommended, especially on weekends.
If you're looking for Afro-Portuguese flame-grilled foods in spicy chilli sauce, this is the restaurant: in the St Stephen's Place area (near multiplex cinema).
Nando's Trowbridge
Unit 1 St Stephen's PlIf you're looking for Afro-Portuguese flame-grilled foods in spicy chilli sauce, this is the restaurant: in the St Stephen's Place area (near multiplex cinema).
If you're looking for informal dining with a wide range of Japanese dishes (including vegetarian and vegan options), this is the restaurant: in the St Stephen's Place area (near multiplex cinema).
Wagamama
Saint Stephen's PlaceIf you're looking for informal dining with a wide range of Japanese dishes (including vegetarian and vegan options), this is the restaurant: in the St Stephen's Place area (near multiplex cinema).
If you're looking for informal dining with a wide range of Italian dishes (including gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options), this is the restaurant: in the St Stephen's Place area (near multiplex cinema).
Prezzo Italian Restaurant Trowbridge
Unit 5 St Stephen's PlIf you're looking for informal dining with a wide range of Italian dishes (including gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options), this is the restaurant: in the St Stephen's Place area (near multiplex cinema).
Country pub in 18th century Grade II listed building, with its own cricket pitch, has a good range of fresh cooked dishes and drinks.
The Poplars
Shop LaneCountry pub in 18th century Grade II listed building, with its own cricket pitch, has a good range of fresh cooked dishes and drinks.
Trendy pub with good range of drinks and food, with plenty of informal indoor / outdoor seating as well as restaurant.
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Timbrell's Yard
49 St Margaret's StTrendy pub with good range of drinks and food, with plenty of informal indoor / outdoor seating as well as restaurant.
Sightseeing
Set in a small, well preserved picturesque village, Lacock Abbey is a spectacular National Trust property with a beautiful cloister and other interesting buildings well worth a visit if you are sightseeing in this area. It has been used as set for many films (including several Harry Potter films) and several TV adaptations of historical novels (including Wolf Hall, Moll Flanders etc).
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National Trust - Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum und Dorf
Set in a small, well preserved picturesque village, Lacock Abbey is a spectacular National Trust property with a beautiful cloister and other interesting buildings well worth a visit if you are sightseeing in this area. It has been used as set for many films (including several Harry Potter films) and several TV adaptations of historical novels (including Wolf Hall, Moll Flanders etc).
Picturesque late medieval English Manor House, with moat and garden. This has been used as set for films and TV historical series including Wolf Hall and Poldark.
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National Trust - Great Chalfield Manor and Garden
Picturesque late medieval English Manor House, with moat and garden. This has been used as set for films and TV historical series including Wolf Hall and Poldark.
Beautiful house with Grade I listed gardens, in idyllic rural setting. Just opened in summer 2021 is a lovely cafe and restaurant (restaurant currently serving only on weekends). During the summer, this is a location for music concerts. Its unusual range of flora and fauna make it an officially designated SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest).
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Iford Manor: The Peto Garden
Beautiful house with Grade I listed gardens, in idyllic rural setting. Just opened in summer 2021 is a lovely cafe and restaurant (restaurant currently serving only on weekends). During the summer, this is a location for music concerts. Its unusual range of flora and fauna make it an officially designated SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest).
Beautiful 15th-century manor house, maintained by the National Trust. Opening hours are relatively limited, so check in advance to see when you can visit.
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Westwood Manor (National Trust)
Beautiful 15th-century manor house, maintained by the National Trust. Opening hours are relatively limited, so check in advance to see when you can visit.
One of Wiltshire's impressive white horse figures, visible for miles around, this is a relatively modern (18th century) landmark believed to commemorate a great victory by King Alfred's in 878. Visitors can follow paths around the hillside to inspect the white horse at close range, explore the remnants of Iron Age fort, and enjoy great views.
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Bratton Camp und White Horse
Port WayOne of Wiltshire's impressive white horse figures, visible for miles around, this is a relatively modern (18th century) landmark believed to commemorate a great victory by King Alfred's in 878. Visitors can follow paths around the hillside to inspect the white horse at close range, explore the remnants of Iron Age fort, and enjoy great views.
Three stone circles at Avebury are an impressive World Heritage neolithic site. Set in the midst of a small rural village, here you can (unlike at Stonehenge) walk freely amongst standing stones. Definitely worth a visit!
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Avebury
Three stone circles at Avebury are an impressive World Heritage neolithic site. Set in the midst of a small rural village, here you can (unlike at Stonehenge) walk freely amongst standing stones. Definitely worth a visit!
A couple miles from Avebury's three stone circles, mysterious Silbury Hill is the tallest prehistoric man-made mound in Europe and one of the largest in the world. Definitely worth a visit when in the area.
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Silbury Hill
A couple miles from Avebury's three stone circles, mysterious Silbury Hill is the tallest prehistoric man-made mound in Europe and one of the largest in the world. Definitely worth a visit when in the area.
Few places are more world-famous than Stonehenge prehistoric monument, set in the midst of the rural Salisbury plains. From hugely popular celebrations at the Spring equinox, to any ordinary day, this is a special place to visit.
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Stonehenge
Few places are more world-famous than Stonehenge prehistoric monument, set in the midst of the rural Salisbury plains. From hugely popular celebrations at the Spring equinox, to any ordinary day, this is a special place to visit.