Innholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2022 - Issue 06 i Great West Way® Travel Magazine

The Great West Way is a great place to explore the world of ceramics, book into a workshop to learn alongside other like-minded participants, or simply drop in to meet the fantastic artists at home in their pottery studios. Pottery is a catalyst for so much more – feeling great, slowing down and making time for ourselves doing something that feels really nourishing. Meet the Makers Conveniently situated close to Swindon town centre, The Eastcott Studios Pottery studio has everything you need to 'get creative'. Try your hand at ‘pot throwing’ on a potter’s wheel, paint-a-pot and learn the techniques of coiling, pinching and slabbing. Fired Thoughts Ceramic Arts Studio’s have two studios, one in Devizes and another in Swindon, offering weekly courses and weekend workshops. You might like to…

Produced by Shonda Rhimes, creator of Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, and based on the novels by Julia Quinn, the show has proved a hit with audiences around the world thanks to its modern take on life in Regency England – not to mention its passionate romance scenes. But did you know several of the scenes were filmed right here on the Great West Way? With the second series out now discover the real-life filming locations and Bridgerton experiences on the Great West Way. Take some time to visit the beautiful historic properties and locations used as backdrops for the show including famous landmarks like Hampton Court Palace to the lesser-known secrets such as the Abbey Deli in Bath (previously called Pickled Greens). Incredible historic houses and charming cities from the…

BY BIKE AND FOOT Hiring a bike and cycling along the canal, countryside paths and trails, taking a walk through picturesque villages and visiting our three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and three UNESCO World Heritage sites by foot is a beautifully scenic experience. Whether you’re up for a lengthy hike in the Cotswolds, a cycle ride racing down the 13.7km (8.5 miles) steeply twisting Swinley Red trail with its berms, drops and white-knuckle descents, or just fancy a potter around some village antique shops, walking and cycling is a wonderful way to explore. You can cycle the entire length of the Great West Way via National Cycle Route 4, which links up regional cycle routes such as the Thames Valley Cycle Route and the Kennet & Avon Cycle Route.…

What do you love most about the Vale of Pewsey? The Vale has the Kennet & Avon Canal running through its centre and makes up a large part of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – it is one of England’s best kept secrets! It’s also the home to the Crop Circle Exhibition at Honeystreet which is renowned as a world leader in crop circle information and is absolutely fascinating. If you are visiting in June or July, then you may get to see a real crop circle and the Exhibition Centre will be able to direct you. Tell us more about what you do on the Great West Way? I think that I have one of the best jobs in the world because I get to…

1 CATCH THE EVENTS YOU MISSED LAST YEAR Because of the coronavirus pandemic, many of our favourite annual events had to be cancelled, postponed or curtailed in 2019 and 2021. But don't worry – they're back in 2022 and there’s an exciting calendar of events planned for the coming year. Why not time your visit to coincide with Royal Ascot or Henley Royal Regatta in June or Reading Festival in August? Or join a course at Marlborough College Summer School which runs more than 500 different courses in July and August. There will also be plenty of festive fun-filled events in the run up to Christmas. If you’ve been missing out on seeing live music or theatre performed, now is the time to book your tickets for 2022. You can catch…

There are many ways to travel the Great West Way between Bristol and London; by bike, boat, car, foot or by public transport using the Great West Way Discoverer pass. If you choose to explore by rail, you can easily hop between vibrant cities like Bath or Bristol, historic towns like Windsor or Newbury, and even small, sleepy villages where you can enjoy a taste of traditional English village life. Here’s a selection of some of our favourites within easy reach by train or by water. THE COOKHAMS VILLAGES Cookham, Cookham Rise and Cookham Dean are referred to locally as ‘The Cookhams’. Although Kenneth Grahame’s children’s classic, The Wind in the Willows, was mainly a product of the author’s imagination, the sleepy riverside village of Cookham Dean, where he lived…

Michelin Starred and Fine Dining Sit down to a meal of gastronomical delights at one of the award-winning fine-dining establishments along the Great West Way. Sample sumptuous tasting menus created by Michelin-starred chefs, innovative dishes featuring local produce, and traditional English delicacies cooked to perfection. The Vineyard, Stockcross, Berkshire Not only is The Vineyard a luxury five-star hotel and spa in a quaint country setting in Berkshire, it also has a 30,000-bottle wine cellar and a fine dining restaurant. Head chef Robby Jenks is at the helm of this 3AA Rosette restaurant. Diners can choose from an à la carte or a tasting menu where they can enjoy dishes such as veal sweetbread ravioli with pumpkin seeds in a pumpkin and brown butter sauce or roast brill, brassicas, caper berries…

The UK’s oldest public outdoor swimming pool, Bath The Cleveland Pools in the city of Bath is the UK’s only surviving Georgian Lido, dating back over 200 years. This unique open-air public swimming pool uses the heat pumps in the adjacent river as its energy for heating the water. Restoration to bring this wonderful heritage site back into use has begun, with the opening planned for the summer this year. Artist Residence hotel and restaurant opens in Bristol Located in the creative St Pauls community, just minutes from Bristol’s city centre, this Georgian townhouse is an eccentric home from home. Downstairs, you'll find the light and airy Library, a relaxed lounge bar for making yourself at home, and the sprawling Boot Factory complete with ping-pong table, photobooth, buzzing central bar…

JUNE 02 In Windsor the Platinum Jubilee weekend begins with the lighting of the Windsor beacon and fireworks 14 Royal Ascot presents an all-star cast, unparalleled racing and exquisite fine dining again this summer 1-5 JUNE Kids Rule at Stonehenge Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with historic performers, family fun and hands-on activities 2-5 JUNE CITY OF BATH Queens Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend In celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in the City of Bath there will be a city parade, a service at Bath Abbey and a picnic in Royal Victoria Park 11-12 JUNE Bradford on Avon Food & Drink Festival Enjoy demonstrations from local and celebrity chefs, markets, live music and a dog show FROM 01 JUNE The Platinum Jubilee Tea at Bite Me Burger, Marlborough Enjoy Bite Me burgers, homemade cupcakes,…

BATH Abbey Hotel, Bath Abbey Hotel is located perfectly central in the city of Bath, making it an ideal place to stay to when exploring the city. Independantly owned, this unique hotel offers an intriguing blend of stylish comfort, vibrant and eccentric contemporary art, and historic character. Dukes Hotel One of Bath’s most prestigious streets, this beautiful, boutique, guest house stands on Great Pulteney Street. Whether it is the high ceilings, sash windows or hand crafted Sanitan bathroom suites, each room uniquely reflects an era of Georgian elegance and charm. →dukesbath.co.uk The Apartment Bath From Nespresso to Nintendo, The Apartment, Bath is a two-bedroom apartment in central Bath on Widcombe Parade, and the perfect home from home for guests exploring the Great West Way. →apartmentbath.com The Roseate Villa Bath The…