Guidebook for Malmesbury
Parks & Nature
It is perfect for a romanic walk, breath of fresh air or for more energetic days the paths are suitable for jogging.
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Westonbirt, Nacionalni arboretum
It is perfect for a romanic walk, breath of fresh air or for more energetic days the paths are suitable for jogging.
Nestled in a wooded valley with parkland, lakes and pastures, Woodchester Park surrounds an unfinished Victorian mansion. A beautiful spot for a picnic and walk. This is a National Trust property just remember some change as parking is pay and display.
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Woodchester Mansion Trust
B4066Nestled in a wooded valley with parkland, lakes and pastures, Woodchester Park surrounds an unfinished Victorian mansion. A beautiful spot for a picnic and walk. This is a National Trust property just remember some change as parking is pay and display.
Westonbirt House and Gardens are atones throw away form the Woodshed. Robert Stayner Holford (1808- 1892), a prodigious and cultured Victorian millionaire, employed Louis Vulliamy to design and build this grand country house at Westonbirt in the later half of the ninteenth century. This flamboyant and extraordinary architecture is breathtaking. Please see website for opening times.
Westonbirt School
Westonbirt House and Gardens are atones throw away form the Woodshed. Robert Stayner Holford (1808- 1892), a prodigious and cultured Victorian millionaire, employed Louis Vulliamy to design and build this grand country house at Westonbirt in the later half of the ninteenth century. This flamboyant and extraordinary architecture is breathtaking. Please see website for opening times.
A privately owned historic house, with its significant art collection and beautiful grounds.
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Corsham Court
Church StreetA privately owned historic house, with its significant art collection and beautiful grounds.
The Common at Minchinhampton has glorious views, is home to freely grazing cattle and some lovely pubs. A great picnic location on warmer days.
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Minchinhampton Common
The Common at Minchinhampton has glorious views, is home to freely grazing cattle and some lovely pubs. A great picnic location on warmer days.
Food Scene
Great Independent Cafe for breakfast Pancakes and Coffee. It is quite small and can get busy at peak times, but well worth it. They also do salad boxes to go which are delicious.
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The Summer Cafe
4 High StGreat Independent Cafe for breakfast Pancakes and Coffee. It is quite small and can get busy at peak times, but well worth it. They also do salad boxes to go which are delicious.
The Herbert Brothers as seen on TV have expanded and now have a Bakery in Malmesbury High Street. They bake gorgeous Bread and Pastries and there are sister shops in Tetbury and Nailsworth has an upstairs cafe. Amazing cakes and bakes a real treat!!
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Hobbs House Bakery
4 George StThe Herbert Brothers as seen on TV have expanded and now have a Bakery in Malmesbury High Street. They bake gorgeous Bread and Pastries and there are sister shops in Tetbury and Nailsworth has an upstairs cafe. Amazing cakes and bakes a real treat!!
Great Pizza and they do takeaway!!! On Sunday's it's buy one half price, but do order early as it's very popular!!!
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The Birdcage
2 High StGreat Pizza and they do takeaway!!! On Sunday's it's buy one half price, but do order early as it's very popular!!!
Charles and Tiggi are the best hosts and so welcoming. Their food is delicious and the Sunday Roast is a must. They also boast an electic Gin collection!! Well worth a visit or two....
Booking is advisable.
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The Vine Tree Inn
Charles and Tiggi are the best hosts and so welcoming. Their food is delicious and the Sunday Roast is a must. They also boast an electic Gin collection!! Well worth a visit or two....
Booking is advisable.
Great local village pub, quiz night is on a Monday topped off with homemade gourmet burgers, Steak Night a Wednesday!!
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The Rattlebone Inn
Church StreetGreat local village pub, quiz night is on a Monday topped off with homemade gourmet burgers, Steak Night a Wednesday!!
One of the oldest Hotels in England and it has recently been lovingly restored to reflect its beautiful charm. Cream teas and fine dining.
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The Old Bell Hotel
Abbey RowOne of the oldest Hotels in England and it has recently been lovingly restored to reflect its beautiful charm. Cream teas and fine dining.
With a vibrant ambiance and lots of intimate cosy corners to unwind in, friends come together and locals gather to feast on a plate of sumptuous food and a glass of fine wine throughout the day. The bar menu is indulgent yet simple and designed to satisfy your cravings from breakfast through to dinner with a delicious bite for lunch in between. There’s a fabulous selection of ales and ciders, an inspiring wine list or a traditional gin and tonic, whatever your tipple During the warmer months, relax outside in the summer sun.
Jack Hares Bar
With a vibrant ambiance and lots of intimate cosy corners to unwind in, friends come together and locals gather to feast on a plate of sumptuous food and a glass of fine wine throughout the day. The bar menu is indulgent yet simple and designed to satisfy your cravings from breakfast through to dinner with a delicious bite for lunch in between. There’s a fabulous selection of ales and ciders, an inspiring wine list or a traditional gin and tonic, whatever your tipple During the warmer months, relax outside in the summer sun.
A unique farm shop with delicious local produce, butchery counter and amazing cakes, lunches served fresh from the hot coals oven. All of which can be consumed in their two Yurts heated with a roaring wood burning stove. Also now a small home and lifestyle shop to browse. Lovely lunchtime treat and a chance to purchase something yummy for tea too!!
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Jolly Nice
A unique farm shop with delicious local produce, butchery counter and amazing cakes, lunches served fresh from the hot coals oven. All of which can be consumed in their two Yurts heated with a roaring wood burning stove. Also now a small home and lifestyle shop to browse. Lovely lunchtime treat and a chance to purchase something yummy for tea too!!
Essentials
Malmesbury
Waitrose & Partners Malmesbury
Co-op Food - Malmesbury - Gloucester Road
Gloucester RoadMalmesbury Primary Care Centre
Priory WayBarley Mow Dental Care
21 St Mary's StGreat Western Hospital
Marlborough RoadThis is half an hour drive away.
Arts & Culture
Malmesbury bestows its own Abbey and it is a delight to look around. The gardens are separate and opening times vary.
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Malmesbury Abbey
Gloucester StreetMalmesbury bestows its own Abbey and it is a delight to look around. The gardens are separate and opening times vary.
Set in a lovingly converted watermill adjacent to The Cotswold Cottages, the museum is nestled in the picturesque village of Bourton on the Water in Gloucestershire, it’s easily accessible by car and public transport. The Cotswold Motoring Museum and Toy Collection has seven galleries across 7,500sq² packed with motoring memorabilia from the past 90 years. Plus, it’s also home to TV’s superhero-car “Brum”, a huge attraction for kids of all ages, along with a fascinating collection of toys.
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Cotswold Motoring muzej
Sherborne StreetSet in a lovingly converted watermill adjacent to The Cotswold Cottages, the museum is nestled in the picturesque village of Bourton on the Water in Gloucestershire, it’s easily accessible by car and public transport. The Cotswold Motoring Museum and Toy Collection has seven galleries across 7,500sq² packed with motoring memorabilia from the past 90 years. Plus, it’s also home to TV’s superhero-car “Brum”, a huge attraction for kids of all ages, along with a fascinating collection of toys.
In its 800 years of history, Lacock has been been many things; an Augustinian abbey, the home of a Tudor rogue, a Gothic ruin, the birthplace of photography, a location for a whole host of film and television productions. This is a National Trust property and the village of Lacock is the perfect way to spend an afternoon.
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Lacock Abbey
In its 800 years of history, Lacock has been been many things; an Augustinian abbey, the home of a Tudor rogue, a Gothic ruin, the birthplace of photography, a location for a whole host of film and television productions. This is a National Trust property and the village of Lacock is the perfect way to spend an afternoon.
Shopping
Tetbury has lots of Antique shops, Cafe's and is home to HRH Prince of Wales at Highgorve. The Highgrove shop is located on the high street.
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Tetbury
Tetbury has lots of Antique shops, Cafe's and is home to HRH Prince of Wales at Highgorve. The Highgrove shop is located on the high street.
Cirencester has an indoor and outdoor market throughout the month and has some lovely independent restaurants, cafes and shops. An ope air swimming pool, parkland, and a museum to name just a few...
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Cirencester
Cirencester has an indoor and outdoor market throughout the month and has some lovely independent restaurants, cafes and shops. An ope air swimming pool, parkland, and a museum to name just a few...
Nailsworth is a small and very welcoming town once noted for its involvement in the Cotswolds wool trade, but is now a happy and friendly centre for a wide variety of local interests. It lies in a wooded valley on the A46, just over 20 miles north of Bath and 18 miles south of Cheltenham and is said to have the largest number of working water wheels per square mile in the country. it has some lovely independent shops, is home to Hobbs House Bakery and Cafe -perfect for lunch and and all kinds of cakes and bakes. Local shopping ranges from a famous, first class delicatessen with fabulous fish counter, to antique and craft shops, a modern art gallery and a pottery and more.
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Nailsworth
Nailsworth is a small and very welcoming town once noted for its involvement in the Cotswolds wool trade, but is now a happy and friendly centre for a wide variety of local interests. It lies in a wooded valley on the A46, just over 20 miles north of Bath and 18 miles south of Cheltenham and is said to have the largest number of working water wheels per square mile in the country. it has some lovely independent shops, is home to Hobbs House Bakery and Cafe -perfect for lunch and and all kinds of cakes and bakes. Local shopping ranges from a famous, first class delicatessen with fabulous fish counter, to antique and craft shops, a modern art gallery and a pottery and more.
An independent Home Interior and Gift Shop. With lovely keepsakes, jewellery and home items.
French Grey
2 High StAn independent Home Interior and Gift Shop. With lovely keepsakes, jewellery and home items.
Entertainment & Activities
Luxury Seating and Ben Jerry's Ice Cream!!! A bit further to go about a half an hour drive but definitely worth it.
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Showcase Cinema De Lux
Glass House LaneLuxury Seating and Ben Jerry's Ice Cream!!! A bit further to go about a half an hour drive but definitely worth it.
ODEON Bath
James Street WestThere is something for everyone here; Lovely walks around the lakes, bird spotting, Angling, Water sports (Water skiing, Paddle boarding Canoeing, Wake boarding to name a few), Archery, Golf, Shooting, Horse Riding and many more....
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Cotswold Lakes Trust
Cirencester RoadThere is something for everyone here; Lovely walks around the lakes, bird spotting, Angling, Water sports (Water skiing, Paddle boarding Canoeing, Wake boarding to name a few), Archery, Golf, Shooting, Horse Riding and many more....
The Model Village is a one-ninth scale replica of the heart of the beautiful Cotswold village of Bourton-on-the-Water, containing all the buildings from the Old Water Mill (now the Car Museum) down to the Old New Inn and the ford, all built in Cotswold stone. A Great Day out!!!
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Model sela
The Model Village is a one-ninth scale replica of the heart of the beautiful Cotswold village of Bourton-on-the-Water, containing all the buildings from the Old Water Mill (now the Car Museum) down to the Old New Inn and the ford, all built in Cotswold stone. A Great Day out!!!
Theatre Royal Bath
Saw CloseA beautiful theatre in the heart of Bath.
A lovely spa in the centre of Bath with an open roof top pool. We advise to book as the spa is very popular.
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Thermae Bath Spa
Hot Bath StreetA lovely spa in the centre of Bath with an open roof top pool. We advise to book as the spa is very popular.
Sightseeing
The home of Poldark. Chavenage is a beautiful Elizabethan Manor House worth of a visit and only a 15minute drive.
Open Thursday's and Sundays from 1st May - 30th September
Please be aware that there aren't credit card facilities, cash or cheque only.
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Chavenage House
The home of Poldark. Chavenage is a beautiful Elizabethan Manor House worth of a visit and only a 15minute drive.
Open Thursday's and Sundays from 1st May - 30th September
Please be aware that there aren't credit card facilities, cash or cheque only.
Painswick Rococo Garden is the country's sole surviving complete rococo garden. Designed in the 1740s as a fanciful pleasure garden for Benjamin Hyett and his guests, this hidden valley offers spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and intriguing garden buildings. A lovely cafe on site with delicious homemade cakes and lunches.
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Painswick Rococo Garden
Gloucester RoadPainswick Rococo Garden is the country's sole surviving complete rococo garden. Designed in the 1740s as a fanciful pleasure garden for Benjamin Hyett and his guests, this hidden valley offers spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and intriguing garden buildings. A lovely cafe on site with delicious homemade cakes and lunches.
The private gardens of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. The stunning gardens can be booked for garden tours followed by a Champagne Cream Tea. Often there are gardening events with guest speakers and workshops. Have a look online to book and for more dates and details.
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Highgrove House
The private gardens of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. The stunning gardens can be booked for garden tours followed by a Champagne Cream Tea. Often there are gardening events with guest speakers and workshops. Have a look online to book and for more dates and details.
Castle Combe has featured regularly as a film location, most recently in The Wolf Man, Stardust and Stephen Spielberg’s War Horse. It was also used in the original Dr Doolittle film.
The village has a rich history and the houses are made up of the honey coloured Cotswold stone, typical for a village of this area.
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Castle Combe
Castle Combe has featured regularly as a film location, most recently in The Wolf Man, Stardust and Stephen Spielberg’s War Horse. It was also used in the original Dr Doolittle film.
The village has a rich history and the houses are made up of the honey coloured Cotswold stone, typical for a village of this area.