Guidebook for Southwick
Sightseeing
Stourhead is a 1,072-hectare estate at the source of the River Stour near Mere, Wiltshire, England. The estate includes a Palladian mansion, the village of Stourton, gardens, farmland, and woodland.
276 locals recommend
Stourhead
Stourhead is a 1,072-hectare estate at the source of the River Stour near Mere, Wiltshire, England. The estate includes a Palladian mansion, the village of Stourton, gardens, farmland, and woodland.
There has been a place of Christian worship on this site for well over a thousand years. However, the Abbey has undergone many transformations and changes during this time. A beautiful Place to visit.
94 locals recommend
Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul
There has been a place of Christian worship on this site for well over a thousand years. However, the Abbey has undergone many transformations and changes during this time. A beautiful Place to visit.
The Roman Baths is one of the finest historic sites in Northern Europe, and one of the most popular tourist attractions in the UK.
544 locals recommend
The Roman Baths
Abbey ChurchyardThe Roman Baths is one of the finest historic sites in Northern Europe, and one of the most popular tourist attractions in the UK.
Thermae Bath Spa, Britain' s only natural thermal spa, located in the historic city of Bath, offers traditional and state-of-the-art spa facilities.
392 locals recommend
Thermae Bath Spa
Hot Bath Street Thermae Bath Spa, Britain' s only natural thermal spa, located in the historic city of Bath, offers traditional and state-of-the-art spa facilities.
A wonderful example of Georgian Architecture - see also the Circus which is at the other end of Brock Street
172 locals recommend
Royal Crescent
Royal CrescentA wonderful example of Georgian Architecture - see also the Circus which is at the other end of Brock Street
Iford Manor is mediaeval in origin, the classical facade being added in the eighteenth century.The Italianate garden and cloister are used for summer opera and jazz.
9 locals recommend
Iford Manor
Iford Manor is mediaeval in origin, the classical facade being added in the eighteenth century.The Italianate garden and cloister are used for summer opera and jazz.
World-famous stone circle and on-site museum at the heart of a prehistoric landscape. Run by the National Trust.
332 locals recommend
Avebury
World-famous stone circle and on-site museum at the heart of a prehistoric landscape. Run by the National Trust.
A large iron age hill fort and white horse carved into the hillside. The Westbury white horse is believed to have been cut to celebrate the victory over the Danes in the Battle of Ethandium in 878AD
28 locals recommend
Bratton Camp and White Horse
Port WayA large iron age hill fort and white horse carved into the hillside. The Westbury white horse is believed to have been cut to celebrate the victory over the Danes in the Battle of Ethandium in 878AD
Lacock is an Historic Village used in numerous period films. The Abbey dates back to 1232. A truly historic area to visit
170 locals recommend
Lacock Abbey
Lacock is an Historic Village used in numerous period films. The Abbey dates back to 1232. A truly historic area to visit
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England, about 2 miles west of Amesbury and 8 miles north of Salisbury.
677 locals recommend
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England, about 2 miles west of Amesbury and 8 miles north of Salisbury.
There is a really nice walk along the Kennet and Avon canal to the Cross Guns Pub at Avoncliff and back along the river Avon through Barton Farm Country Park taking in gift shops and the Tythe Barn
10 locals recommend
Barton Farm Country Park
Pound LaneThere is a really nice walk along the Kennet and Avon canal to the Cross Guns Pub at Avoncliff and back along the river Avon through Barton Farm Country Park taking in gift shops and the Tythe Barn
Bowood is a grade I listed Georgian country house with interiors by Robert Adam and a garden designed by Lancelot "Capability" Brown.
129 locals recommend
Bowood House and Gardens
Old RoadBowood is a grade I listed Georgian country house with interiors by Robert Adam and a garden designed by Lancelot "Capability" Brown.
The Abbey Church of St Mary the Virgin at Sherborne in the English county of Dorset, is usually called Sherborne Abbey. It has been a Saxon cathedral, a Benedictine abbey, and now, a parish church.
43 locals recommend
Sherborne Abbey
Abbey CloseThe Abbey Church of St Mary the Virgin at Sherborne in the English county of Dorset, is usually called Sherborne Abbey. It has been a Saxon cathedral, a Benedictine abbey, and now, a parish church.
Gold Hill is a steep cobbled street in the town of Shaftesbury in the English county of Dorset famous for its picturesque appearance; especially the view looking down from the top of the street
92 locals recommend
Gold Hill
Gold HillGold Hill is a steep cobbled street in the town of Shaftesbury in the English county of Dorset famous for its picturesque appearance; especially the view looking down from the top of the street
The Courts Garden is an English country garden in Holt, near Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, England. The garden has been in the ownership of the National Trust since 1943 and is Grade II listed.
34 locals recommend
The Courts Garden
The Courts Garden is an English country garden in Holt, near Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, England. The garden has been in the ownership of the National Trust since 1943 and is Grade II listed.
Glastonbury Tor is a hill at Glastonbury in the English county of Somerset, topped by the roofless St Michael's Tower, a Grade I listed building. The whole site is managed by the National Trust.
Glastonbury Tor
Glastonbury Tor is a hill at Glastonbury in the English county of Somerset, topped by the roofless St Michael's Tower, a Grade I listed building. The whole site is managed by the National Trust.
The Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew, known as Wells Cathedral, is a Church of England cathedral in Wells. The cathedral is dedicated to St Andrew the Apostle, seat of the Bishop of Bath + Wells
289 locals recommend
Wells Cathedral
Cathedral GreenThe Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew, known as Wells Cathedral, is a Church of England cathedral in Wells. The cathedral is dedicated to St Andrew the Apostle, seat of the Bishop of Bath + Wells
Food Scene
Recently renovated Grade II Listed Georgian Hotel sitting alongside the river Avon at Bradford on Avon.
Lovely garden with outdoor seating.
Great for lunch or dinner.
42 locals recommend
Timbrell's Yard
49 St Margaret's StRecently renovated Grade II Listed Georgian Hotel sitting alongside the river Avon at Bradford on Avon.
Lovely garden with outdoor seating.
Great for lunch or dinner.
The Talbot Inn is a traditional yet stylish coaching inn located in the heart of the historic village of Mells, 5 minutes from Frome in some of Somerset’s most stunning countryside.
123 locals recommend
The Talbot Inn
Selwood StreetThe Talbot Inn is a traditional yet stylish coaching inn located in the heart of the historic village of Mells, 5 minutes from Frome in some of Somerset’s most stunning countryside.
Nestled in the quiet Wiltshire village of Upton Scudamore, The Angel Inn is a beautifully restored 16th century coaching inn. It features a restaurant, a bar and free parking on-site.
The Angel Inn
The OrchardNestled in the quiet Wiltshire village of Upton Scudamore, The Angel Inn is a beautifully restored 16th century coaching inn. It features a restaurant, a bar and free parking on-site.
Freshly baked goods, a simple, light menu and wine store in minimal church conversion with terrace.
175 locals recommend
At The Chapel
28 High StFreshly baked goods, a simple, light menu and wine store in minimal church conversion with terrace.
Royal Crescent
Royal CrescentTake afternoon tea in the garden.
National Trust-owned pub offering country house style rooms with antiques plus restaurant and bar.
Ideal for lunch or just a drink after a walk around Stourhead gardens
Spread Eagle Inn
Church LawnNational Trust-owned pub offering country house style rooms with antiques plus restaurant and bar.
Ideal for lunch or just a drink after a walk around Stourhead gardens
Situated in Widcombe, near Bath Spa station and a short walk from the city centre. the bar and restaurant serves British and Mediterranean food for lunch and dinner and has an outdoor seating area.
58 locals recommend
The White Hart
Widcombe HillSituated in Widcombe, near Bath Spa station and a short walk from the city centre. the bar and restaurant serves British and Mediterranean food for lunch and dinner and has an outdoor seating area.
The Archangel dates back as far as the Domesday book and was first recorded as an Inn in 1311. A view from the outside presents a modest building but it has recently been renovated. Bar andrestaurant
35 locals recommend
Archangel
1 King StThe Archangel dates back as far as the Domesday book and was first recorded as an Inn in 1311. A view from the outside presents a modest building but it has recently been renovated. Bar andrestaurant
Nestled in Monkon Combe Valley just outside BAth this is a hidden treasure with the best Sunday Roast.
12 locals recommend
The Wheelwrights Arms
Church LaneNestled in Monkon Combe Valley just outside BAth this is a hidden treasure with the best Sunday Roast.
Set in a 16th-century farmhouse, this country-chic hotel and restaurant is in the village of Combe Hay, 3.8 miles from Bath city centre. Wonderful views and good food
39 locals recommend
The Wheatsheaf
Combe Hay LaneSet in a 16th-century farmhouse, this country-chic hotel and restaurant is in the village of Combe Hay, 3.8 miles from Bath city centre. Wonderful views and good food
Set on the Fonthill Estate, this traditional country pub is set in wonderful countryside. Sister pub to the Talbot Inn in Mells. Wonderful staff, great food, great atmosphere. Totally recomended.
99 locals recommend
The Beckford Arms
Set on the Fonthill Estate, this traditional country pub is set in wonderful countryside. Sister pub to the Talbot Inn in Mells. Wonderful staff, great food, great atmosphere. Totally recomended.
Great pub offering modern European food with Micro Brewery and Farm Shop
28 locals recommend
The Three Daggers
47 Westbury RdGreat pub offering modern European food with Micro Brewery and Farm Shop
Arts & Culture
Art Gallery and Exhibition Centre with bar and restaurant.
272 locals recommend
Hauser & Wirth Somerset
Dropping LaneArt Gallery and Exhibition Centre with bar and restaurant.
The Holburne Museum is located in Sydney Pleasure Gardens. The city's first public art gallery, the Grade I listed building, is home to fine and decorative arts and has a lovely tea room.
190 locals recommend
The Holburne Museum
Great Pulteney StreetThe Holburne Museum is located in Sydney Pleasure Gardens. The city's first public art gallery, the Grade I listed building, is home to fine and decorative arts and has a lovely tea room.
The Fashion Museum is housed in the Assembly Rooms in Bath. The collection was started by Doris Langley Moore, who gave her collection to the city of Bath in 1963.
75 locals recommend
Fashion Museum Bath
Bennett StreetThe Fashion Museum is housed in the Assembly Rooms in Bath. The collection was started by Doris Langley Moore, who gave her collection to the city of Bath in 1963.
Dating from 1935, showing arthouse and mainstream films, plus live screenings and a cafe/bar.
Address: St Michaels Place, Bath BA1 1SG
Phone:0871 902 5735
Jane Austen festival 11th to 20th Sept. 15
93 locals recommend
The Little Theatre
Dating from 1935, showing arthouse and mainstream films, plus live screenings and a cafe/bar.
Address: St Michaels Place, Bath BA1 1SG
Phone:0871 902 5735
Jane Austen festival 11th to 20th Sept. 15
Pre-1880s American items including room replicas and a wagon in Georgian country manor and gardens.
64 locals recommend
American Museum & Gardens
Pre-1880s American items including room replicas and a wagon in Georgian country manor and gardens.
Shopping
Dairy House is a large antiques centre, featuring a number of different traders, which means there's a wide range of items for sale from all covering many styles.
A perfect place for bargain unters.
6 locals recommend
Dairy House Antiques
Station RoadDairy House is a large antiques centre, featuring a number of different traders, which means there's a wide range of items for sale from all covering many styles.
A perfect place for bargain unters.
Kingsettle Antiques a fantastic antiques centre, based in Semley - near Shaftesbury, on the Wiltshire and Dorset boarders. Stock arriving daily! perfect for browsing and finding a rare gem!
6 locals recommend
Kingsettle Antiques
Station RoadKingsettle Antiques a fantastic antiques centre, based in Semley - near Shaftesbury, on the Wiltshire and Dorset boarders. Stock arriving daily! perfect for browsing and finding a rare gem!
Drinks & Nightlife
The George Inn in Norton St Philip, Somerset, England, one of a number of establishments that claims to be Britain’s oldest tavern, is located in the centre of the village. Good for a pint or food.
74 locals recommend
The George Inn
High StreetThe George Inn in Norton St Philip, Somerset, England, one of a number of establishments that claims to be Britain’s oldest tavern, is located in the centre of the village. Good for a pint or food.
Occupying a 16th-century brick coaching inn, this quaint pub with rooms sits in Beckington village. Only 2.6 miles from us and 6 mins. Good for a pint or food.
Woolpack
Warminster RoadOccupying a 16th-century brick coaching inn, this quaint pub with rooms sits in Beckington village. Only 2.6 miles from us and 6 mins. Good for a pint or food.
Good quality pub grub, great local beer, and a very pleasant atmosphere.
7 locals recommend
The Foresters
58 Goose StGood quality pub grub, great local beer, and a very pleasant atmosphere.
Gastropub fare and local real ales in a 1500s, honey-stone inn with open fires, plus a beer garden.
42 locals recommend
The Inn at Freshford
Gastropub fare and local real ales in a 1500s, honey-stone inn with open fires, plus a beer garden.