Beth's Guidebook
British national trust gem
Beautiful national trust gardens with lovely walks around the lake and house. Especially nice in the autumn admiring all the colours.
276 locals recommend
Stourhead
Beautiful national trust gardens with lovely walks around the lake and house. Especially nice in the autumn admiring all the colours.
Lovely forest walks and trails near Stourhead. Short drive away.
51 locals recommend
King Alfred's Tower
Kingsettle HillLovely forest walks and trails near Stourhead. Short drive away.
Set in the peaceful Wiltshire countryside beside a lake, Old Wardour Castle, near Tisbury was once one of the most daring and innovative homes in Britain. It was built in the 14th century as a lightly fortified luxury residence for comfortable living and lavish entertainment. Today the castle ruin provides a relaxed, romantic day out for couples, families and budding historians alike.
The castle was the inspiration for the one featured in the Kevin Costner film 'Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves'. Children will love to explore the grotto and the castle rooms, climbing the circular stairs to the top where you can see for miles across the lake and surrounding countryside. There's plenty of space for children to play or for picnics under the cover of the age old trees.
73 locals recommend
Old Wardour Castle
Set in the peaceful Wiltshire countryside beside a lake, Old Wardour Castle, near Tisbury was once one of the most daring and innovative homes in Britain. It was built in the 14th century as a lightly fortified luxury residence for comfortable living and lavish entertainment. Today the castle ruin provides a relaxed, romantic day out for couples, families and budding historians alike.
The castle was the inspiration for the one featured in the Kevin Costner film 'Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves'. Children will love to explore the grotto and the castle rooms, climbing the circular stairs to the top where you can see for miles across the lake and surrounding countryside. There's plenty of space for children to play or for picnics under the cover of the age old trees.
Children’s park
Warminster Lakeside Pleasure Grounds
Weymouth StreetLongleat Hedge Maze
Sightseeing
Beautiful lake and Longleat walks surrounded by heritage forestry. Easy parking, shear water also includes nature trails, sailing, fishing area and tearoom with pizza oven. Perfect place for children to feed ducks and swans.
39 locals recommend
Shearwater Tea Rooms
Clay StreetBeautiful lake and Longleat walks surrounded by heritage forestry. Easy parking, shear water also includes nature trails, sailing, fishing area and tearoom with pizza oven. Perfect place for children to feed ducks and swans.
A short 15 minute car journey to Stonehenge, one of the best known ancient wonders of the world. The 5,000 year old henge monument became a World Heritage Site in 1986. Despite numerous theories, no-one knows for certain the reason why Stonehenge was built. The stones that form the inner ring came from the Preseli Mountains in Wales.
677 locals recommend
Stonehenge
A short 15 minute car journey to Stonehenge, one of the best known ancient wonders of the world. The 5,000 year old henge monument became a World Heritage Site in 1986. Despite numerous theories, no-one knows for certain the reason why Stonehenge was built. The stones that form the inner ring came from the Preseli Mountains in Wales.
Breathtaking sculptures and views over Wiltshire, Longleat estate and Bath. Beautiful woodland trails guiding upto this viewpoint, child friendly with woodland swings and wigwams.
22 locals recommend
Heaven's Gate
Breathtaking sculptures and views over Wiltshire, Longleat estate and Bath. Beautiful woodland trails guiding upto this viewpoint, child friendly with woodland swings and wigwams.
Beautiful English heritage city steeped in history and breathtaking architecture. A pleasant 20 minute countryside drive away.
721 locals recommend
Bath
Beautiful English heritage city steeped in history and breathtaking architecture. A pleasant 20 minute countryside drive away.
Cley Hill
Lovely walks with breathtaking views of Wiltshire countryside.
Breathtaking gorge with caves, children’s entertainment and variety of shops.
497 locals recommend
Cheddar Gorge
Breathtaking gorge with caves, children’s entertainment and variety of shops.
Amazing views and steeped in mythological history. A variety of tea rooms and alternative shops populate this interesting town high street.
427 locals recommend
Glastonbury Tor
Amazing views and steeped in mythological history. A variety of tea rooms and alternative shops populate this interesting town high street.
Avebury
The Westbury or Bratton White Horse is a hill figure on the escarpment of Salisbury Plain, approximately 1.5 mi east of Westbury in Wiltshire, England. Located on the edge of Bratton Downs and lying just below an Iron Age hill fort, it is the oldest of several white horses carved in Wiltshire
28 locals recommend
Bratton Camp and White Horse
Port WayThe Westbury or Bratton White Horse is a hill figure on the escarpment of Salisbury Plain, approximately 1.5 mi east of Westbury in Wiltshire, England. Located on the edge of Bratton Downs and lying just below an Iron Age hill fort, it is the oldest of several white horses carved in Wiltshire
Gold Hill is a steep cobbled street in the town of Shaftesbury in the English county of Dorset. The walk is only 20 minute car journey from Warminster. The view looking down from the top of the street has been described as "one of the most romantic sights in England."The view appears on the covers of many books about Dorset and rural England, as well as on chocolate boxes and calendars, famously appeared on the Hovis advert.
92 locals recommend
Gold Hill
Gold HillGold Hill is a steep cobbled street in the town of Shaftesbury in the English county of Dorset. The walk is only 20 minute car journey from Warminster. The view looking down from the top of the street has been described as "one of the most romantic sights in England."The view appears on the covers of many books about Dorset and rural England, as well as on chocolate boxes and calendars, famously appeared on the Hovis advert.
Beautiful 12 century Gothic cathedral with interesting bishop’s palace. Good history walks.
289 locals recommend
Wells Cathedral
Cathedral GreenBeautiful 12 century Gothic cathedral with interesting bishop’s palace. Good history walks.
Salisbury Cathedral, formally known as the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is an Anglican cathedral in Salisbury, England. The cathedral is regarded as one of the leading examples of Early English architecture:[2] its main body was completed in 38 years, from 1220 to 1258
302 locals recommend
Salisbury Cathedral
Salisbury Cathedral, formally known as the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is an Anglican cathedral in Salisbury, England. The cathedral is regarded as one of the leading examples of Early English architecture:[2] its main body was completed in 38 years, from 1220 to 1258
Fantastic restaurants and beautiful landscaped gardens, short drive away. Children welcome, lovely woodland trails included and interesting cider making workshops.
158 locals recommend
The Pilgrims Restaurant
Fantastic restaurants and beautiful landscaped gardens, short drive away. Children welcome, lovely woodland trails included and interesting cider making workshops.
Glastonbury Abbey was a monastery in Glastonbury, Somerset, England. Its ruins, a grade I listed building and scheduled ancient monument, are open as a visitor attraction. Lovely walks and interesting guide talks telling the history of The abbey, founded in the 7th century and enlarged in the 10th. It was destroyed by a major fire in 1184, but subsequently rebuilt and by the 14th century was one of the richest and most powerful monasteries in England. The abbey controlled large tracts of the surrounding land and was instrumental in major drainage projects on the Somerset Levels. The abbey was suppressed during the Dissolution of the Monasteries under King Henry VIII of England. The last abbot, Richard Whiting (Whyting), was hanged, drawn and quartered as a traitor on Glastonbury Tor in 1539.
From at least the 12th century the Glastonbury area has been associated with the legend of King Arthur, a connection promoted by medieval monks who asserted that Glastonbury was Avalon. Christian legends have claimed that the abbey was founded by Joseph of Arimathea in the 1st century.
121 locals recommend
Glastonbury Abbey
Magdalene StreetGlastonbury Abbey was a monastery in Glastonbury, Somerset, England. Its ruins, a grade I listed building and scheduled ancient monument, are open as a visitor attraction. Lovely walks and interesting guide talks telling the history of The abbey, founded in the 7th century and enlarged in the 10th. It was destroyed by a major fire in 1184, but subsequently rebuilt and by the 14th century was one of the richest and most powerful monasteries in England. The abbey controlled large tracts of the surrounding land and was instrumental in major drainage projects on the Somerset Levels. The abbey was suppressed during the Dissolution of the Monasteries under King Henry VIII of England. The last abbot, Richard Whiting (Whyting), was hanged, drawn and quartered as a traitor on Glastonbury Tor in 1539.
From at least the 12th century the Glastonbury area has been associated with the legend of King Arthur, a connection promoted by medieval monks who asserted that Glastonbury was Avalon. Christian legends have claimed that the abbey was founded by Joseph of Arimathea in the 1st century.
Spa
Perfect centre parcs spa with 16 different spa experience rooms, day tickets available but adult only, a lovely present for travellers who deserve a spot of pampering!
15 locals recommend
Aqua Sana Spa Wiltshire
Perfect centre parcs spa with 16 different spa experience rooms, day tickets available but adult only, a lovely present for travellers who deserve a spot of pampering!
Fantastic rooftop spa overlooking Bath, variety of spa rooms and treatments, book early to avoid disappointment!
392 locals recommend
Thermae Bath Spa
Hot Bath StreetFantastic rooftop spa overlooking Bath, variety of spa rooms and treatments, book early to avoid disappointment!
Food scene
The Three Daggers
47 Westbury RdLovely pub food
The Bath Arms
Lovely pub food in delightful village owned by Longleat estate.
Great place for children to feed ducks and large carp. The garden centre has cafe/restaurant that backs onto beautiful lakes with peaceful walks.
The Lakeside Garden Centre
Great place for children to feed ducks and large carp. The garden centre has cafe/restaurant that backs onto beautiful lakes with peaceful walks.
Brilliant fun bus cafe serving great Thai food and fun ice creams, only mile away from house.
Botany Camping and Glamping
Brilliant fun bus cafe serving great Thai food and fun ice creams, only mile away from house.
Waitrose & Partners
Station RoadLocal supermarket
Morrisons
Local supermarket, within 5 minute walking distance.
Brilliant family run fish and chip bar. Great menu for takeaways and 5 minute walk from house past a large park.
Star Fish Bar
3 Broxburn RdBrilliant family run fish and chip bar. Great menu for takeaways and 5 minute walk from house past a large park.
Brilliant, old historic pub, good food and child friendly. 15 minute drive from house.
74 locals recommend
The George Inn
High StreetBrilliant, old historic pub, good food and child friendly. 15 minute drive from house.
Lovely Italian menu, open throughout the day. 5 minute walk from the house.
Castello Restaurant Warminster
23 Market PlLovely Italian menu, open throughout the day. 5 minute walk from the house.
The Lodge
Henfords MarshThe Bradley Hare
Church StreetDesigner shopping outlet
Designer shopping outlet, big brands at discounted prices. Good restaurants and children play area too.
295 locals recommend
Clarks Village
Designer shopping outlet, big brands at discounted prices. Good restaurants and children play area too.