while staying in the Wiltshire countryside at the Old Manor Hotel

When looking for a hotel to stay in the Wiltshire countryside outside Bath and Trowbridge you will want to find maps and guides to help you explore. We are a Hotel thats near to the Kennet and Avon canal (bridge 170) and Bradford on Avon, both of which must feature in your stay at some point. (Click on the map to enlarge.) We can recommend walks along it; places to hire bikes to ride next to it; places to have a hot chocolate while looking at it; places to shop that’s by it; places to ride horses near to it and finally where to hire a canal boat or canoe and explore on it.

This below is a helpful page from the visit Wiltshire guide that other guests have commented has being a help, we at the Old Manor Hotel are located on D2. We take pride in the County of Wiltshire and all of our reception team enjoy helping you to source out the best places to go with the kind of local knowledge that you only get to find out after spending years here. Please ask us.

The visit Wiltshire link is below. (Click on the map to enlarge)

Hotel visitors map of Wiltshire – Old Manor Hotel

Wiltshire has some fabulous places to visit and out with of the list below, Lacock and Castle Combe are two villages that having seen will help you put some of Britain’s best-known literature and films into context.

http://www.bradfordonavon.co.uk/WhatToDo/filmlocations.html

Places of Interest when staying at The Old Manor Hotel

Avebury/Stonehengehttp://www.stonehenge.co.uk/Times.php	Stonehenge is the very first Old Manor. Do check the opening times before you go although you can see very well from the road side.

National Trust
www.nationaltrust.org.uk	More information on the National trusts sights surrounding the Hotel

Cheddar Gorge and Caves	Short 40 minute Drive to this beautiful area with plenty to do and see.
www.cheddarcaves.co.uk

Wookey Hole Caves	More enviromental excitment!
www.wookey.co.uk

Brisol Zoo	A delight for adults and Kids alike
www.bristolzoo.org.uk

Bowood House	Grand Stately House and grounds
www.bowood-house.co.uk

Iford Manor (only 2 miles from the Hotel)	Superb gardens by Harod Peto also Musical events in stupendous surroundings.
www.ifordmanor.co.uk
www.ifordarts.co.uk

SS Great Britain	Magnificant Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s steam boat
www.ss-great-britain.com

Lacock Abbey	Set in rural Wiltshire, Lacock village is famous for its picturesque streets, historic buildings and more recently as a TV and film location
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock/

Courts Garden	Delightful English Garden 2 miles from hotel
The Courts Garden

Westwood Manor	15th Cenury Stone Manor House 2 miles from hotel
Westwood Manor

Westonbirt Arboretum	This privately owned historic house, with its significant art collection, is open to visitors
www.corsham-court.co.uk/

Longleat Safari Park	Simply brilliant. Feed the Giraffes, watch out for the sneaky monkeys and relax around the house and gardens.
www.longleat.co.uk/

Caen Hill Locks	Pleasant and beautiful walks allong the Kennet & Avon Canal whilst walking past the historic 29 locks.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caen_Hill_Locks



Area guides

Bradford on Avon
www.bradfordonavon.co.uk	Medievel town quaint streats, canal basin and Tithe barn walks and browsing shopping

City of Bath
http://visitbath.co.uk/	Lovely town and a must visit while your here.

Wiltshire and Surrounding Areas
http://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/explore	Advice on whats on and whats todo in wiltshire while staying at the hotel

Malmsbury
www.malmesbury.gov.uk/touristinformation.html	Another lovely town great as a stop off to break the journey.


Activities

Cycling
www.nationalcyclenetwork.org.uk	A look at the cycle routes locally
www.ttcycles.co.uk/	Local Bike Hire in Bradford on Avon

Walkinghttp://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/leisureandrecreation/walkingandcycling.htm	We have the canal near by which makes a beautiful setting for a walk through Bradford on Avon and into Bath.

Castle Coombe / Karting	Karting, Skid Pan, Car Booties.
www.combe-events.co.uk
www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk

Fishing
www.blacklandlakes.co.uk	If you catch something bring it back to the hotel and we will prepare it for your dinner

Horse Racing and Events
www.bath-racecourse.co.uk	Bath Racecourse holds regular summer meetings
www.badminton-horse.co.uk	The Famous 3 day event
Equestrian
www.widbrookequestrian.co.uk/	Horse riding just a 2 minute walk from the hotel 01225 862608

Golf
www.westwiltsgolfclub.co.uk/	Variety of good courses for beginners and those with a handicap
www.cumberwellpark.com
www.whitleygolfclub.com/

Cinema
http://www.odeon.co.uk/	Odeon Cinema In Bath
www.myvue.com	Vue Cinema in Bristol