Sarah & Nigel’s guidebook.
Local Area
Kingsmoor is in a quiet location overlooking the village of Box.
Box is a lovely village to live in. It has a couple of decent pubs, a great Indian restaurant (BYO), a butchers, post office and general store. The main A4 leads directly into Bath, or Corsham and Chippenham in the other direction. It has a large recreation ground with tennis courts, bowling, cricket pitch, football and kids playground. All in all - v nice!
Box
Kingsmoor is in a quiet location overlooking the village of Box.
Box is a lovely village to live in. It has a couple of decent pubs, a great Indian restaurant (BYO), a butchers, post office and general store. The main A4 leads directly into Bath, or Corsham and Chippenham in the other direction. It has a large recreation ground with tennis courts, bowling, cricket pitch, football and kids playground. All in all - v nice!
Sightseeing
Bath is a special place to visit, just a 20min drive, or bus ride from Box.
It's a lovely city to stroll and look around with plenty of historic attractions. Along with the historical bits it's also a great place for shopping, eating and entertainment. Can get very busy in the high season and a bugger to park. A bus in and out is a better option.
721 locals recommend
Bath
Bath is a special place to visit, just a 20min drive, or bus ride from Box.
It's a lovely city to stroll and look around with plenty of historic attractions. Along with the historical bits it's also a great place for shopping, eating and entertainment. Can get very busy in the high season and a bugger to park. A bus in and out is a better option.
One of the best adventure playgrounds I've ever seen. Unfortunately the kids enjoyed themselves too much and got in my way. Think a 30yrs+ policy would be an improvement.
129 locals recommend
Bowood House and Gardens
Old RoadOne of the best adventure playgrounds I've ever seen. Unfortunately the kids enjoyed themselves too much and got in my way. Think a 30yrs+ policy would be an improvement.
As hinted in the name, you'll find some stones here and a great deal of expensive mumbo-jumbo merchandise to buy.
677 locals recommend
Stonehenge
As hinted in the name, you'll find some stones here and a great deal of expensive mumbo-jumbo merchandise to buy.
Avebury
More stones, Druids and the occasional Witch. Well worth a visit though.
Lovely country town with lots to do and see for it's size. Can get busy and limited parking. A couple of great places to eat - Thai and Italian especially.
189 locals recommend
Bradford-on-Avon
Lovely country town with lots to do and see for it's size. Can get busy and limited parking. A couple of great places to eat - Thai and Italian especially.
A local village, very pretty. It's old and has been used as the setting for many a period drama. The approach roads can also be a bit of a drama - quite narrow and busy in the summer.
214 locals recommend
Castle Combe
A local village, very pretty. It's old and has been used as the setting for many a period drama. The approach roads can also be a bit of a drama - quite narrow and busy in the summer.
Another lovely, small village often used as a film set. You can spend your money on all sorts of Harry Potter nonsense here.
148 locals recommend
Lacock
Another lovely, small village often used as a film set. You can spend your money on all sorts of Harry Potter nonsense here.