Guidebook for Calne
Sightseeing
Lacock Abbey
National Trust Property
National Trust Village, location for many period films such as Harry Potter, Pride & Prejudice, Downton Abbey and may more
148 locals recommend
Lacock
National Trust Village, location for many period films such as Harry Potter, Pride & Prejudice, Downton Abbey and may more
Avebury
Great for a walk with the family around the stone circle
Avebury Manor
High StreetNational Trust Property
Bath
The beautifully elegant spa city of Bath
Take a tour round the Abbey, and pay a small fee to go up onto the roof, the view is amazing
165 locals recommend
Bath Abbey
Take a tour round the Abbey, and pay a small fee to go up onto the roof, the view is amazing
Only an hour car ride away. Beautiful city, take a punt along the river if the weather is good, or take an open top bus tour
556 locals recommend
Oxford
Only an hour car ride away. Beautiful city, take a punt along the river if the weather is good, or take an open top bus tour
Only about 40 minutes away. The new Visitors Centre is highly recommended.
74 locals recommend
Stonehenge Visitor Centre
Only about 40 minutes away. The new Visitors Centre is highly recommended.
10 minute drive away. Another Historical Site worth a look, go inside an ancient burial site
34 locals recommend
West Kennet Long Barrow
Gunsite Road10 minute drive away. Another Historical Site worth a look, go inside an ancient burial site
About 5 minutes drive away. Largest man-made hill in UK, historical ancient landmark
46 locals recommend
Silbury Hill
About 5 minutes drive away. Largest man-made hill in UK, historical ancient landmark
A 1 hour drive away. Great Spa town, Regency architecture. Great shops and restaurants too, gateway to the Cotswolds.
19 locals recommend
Cheltenham Spa Station
78 Queen's RdA 1 hour drive away. Great Spa town, Regency architecture. Great shops and restaurants too, gateway to the Cotswolds.
Stow-on-the-Wold
Cotswold Town, Antiques shops galore
Worth a drive out for a day to visit all these lovely Cotswold villages.
450 locals recommend
Bourton on the Water
Worth a drive out for a day to visit all these lovely Cotswold villages.
National Trust Snowshill Manor and Garden
National Trust Property
Tetbury
The home of Prince Charles, pretty Cotswold town
Malmesbury Abbey
Gloucester StreetTake a walk through the Abbey and the town
20 min drive. Voted the prettiest Village in England. Film location for a number of period films including War Horse. Enjoy a cream tea in the Castle Hotel
214 locals recommend
Castle Combe
20 min drive. Voted the prettiest Village in England. Film location for a number of period films including War Horse. Enjoy a cream tea in the Castle Hotel
Bibury
Pretty Cotswold Village
Cardiff
1 hr 20 mins drive. Take a tour around the Castle
Broadway
Cotswold Day. Beautiful Cotswold Village.
About 50 mins drive away. National Trust Property. Stunning gardens with lake.
11 locals recommend
Stourbridge
About 50 mins drive away. National Trust Property. Stunning gardens with lake.
National Trust Restaurant
Stunning garden walks
Really interesting House to have a look around. Film location for Harry Potter films
7 locals recommend
National Trust - Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village
Really interesting House to have a look around. Film location for Harry Potter films
National Trust shop
111 High StLots of things to do with children at Avebury
1 hour away. Can combine it with Stonehenge visit. Astounding Cathedral
302 locals recommend
Salisbury Cathedral
1 hour away. Can combine it with Stonehenge visit. Astounding Cathedral
So much to see in the City. Well worth a day trip, or even stay over and spend a couple of days to see the sights.
697 locals recommend
London
So much to see in the City. Well worth a day trip, or even stay over and spend a couple of days to see the sights.
Everything Else
Avebury
Stone circle, mini Stonehenge
Book yourself in for an evening or day spa. The open rooftop pool is a experience not to be missed, particularly on a nice evening
392 locals recommend
Thermae Bath Spa
Hot Bath StreetBook yourself in for an evening or day spa. The open rooftop pool is a experience not to be missed, particularly on a nice evening
Georgian Architecture at its best, worth a drive or walk up to have a look
172 locals recommend
Royal Crescent
Royal CrescentGeorgian Architecture at its best, worth a drive or walk up to have a look
The place to go if you enjoy browsing around Antique shops. There's a great Architectural Antiques Reclamation place on the A4 too.
46 locals recommend
Hungerford
The place to go if you enjoy browsing around Antique shops. There's a great Architectural Antiques Reclamation place on the A4 too.
Cirencester
Quaint cotswold town, great antique shops
Great links to London, Bath, Bristol and Swindon and the south west and Wales.
Chippenham Railway Station
Great links to London, Bath, Bristol and Swindon and the south west and Wales.
Northlands Surgery
North StreetHealth Centre
Chippenham Community Hospital
Accident & Emergency Unit
Bowood Golf Course
Great Golf Course
North Wilts Golf Club
Great Golf Course
Bath Spa Station
Great way to get to Bath and miss some of the traffic
Entertainment & Activities
If you are spending the day in Bath with kids in tow and they need to run off some steam, this is the place to go!!
216 locals recommend
Royal Victoria Park
Marlborough LaneIf you are spending the day in Bath with kids in tow and they need to run off some steam, this is the place to go!!
25 mins drive away. Lovely big park to take the family to. Lots of activities to enjoy, Large house to visit
42 locals recommend
Lydiard Park
25 mins drive away. Lovely big park to take the family to. Lots of activities to enjoy, Large house to visit
Oasis Leisure Centre Swindon
North Star AvenueIndoor lagoon pool with slides and waves
20 mins drive away. Lovely walks through the woods, particularly in early May when the bluebells are out. BBQ areas available too
51 locals recommend
Savernake Forest
20 mins drive away. Lovely walks through the woods, particularly in early May when the bluebells are out. BBQ areas available too
About a 35 minute drive. Great day out. Water sports galore, Restaurants, Lake walks. There is also a Country Park with a man made beach, boat hire, cycle hire and lake swimming.
Ashton Keynes
About a 35 minute drive. Great day out. Water sports galore, Restaurants, Lake walks. There is also a Country Park with a man made beach, boat hire, cycle hire and lake swimming.
A great day out for families. House to look around, lake, walks, massive outdoor high level play area, tractor teds, lage sand pits, soft play, swing boats, death slides, a kids dream day!! Picnic
129 locals recommend
Bowood House and Gardens
Old RoadA great day out for families. House to look around, lake, walks, massive outdoor high level play area, tractor teds, lage sand pits, soft play, swing boats, death slides, a kids dream day!! Picnic
30 mins away. Stunning Arboretum. In the summer they have outdoor concerts that are worth a visit. They are building a new skywalk which will give a unique tree top veiw.
340 locals recommend
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
30 mins away. Stunning Arboretum. In the summer they have outdoor concerts that are worth a visit. They are building a new skywalk which will give a unique tree top veiw.
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Gas Ferry RoadTake a tour on the big ship
Calne Leisure Centre
2 minutes walk away. Swimming pool, gym, badminton, squash
Beversbrook Sports and Community Facility
Beversbrook LaneFootball, Cricket, Tennis
Cherhill White Horse
Take a walk up to see the Cherhill White Horse
One of the best Garden Centres you will ever visit. Great for kids, loads to do, lovely coffee shops and shopping.
12 locals recommend
Whitehall Garden Centre
Corsham RoadOne of the best Garden Centres you will ever visit. Great for kids, loads to do, lovely coffee shops and shopping.
Cotswold Day. English Heritage Site. Often have different events for families going on here
248 locals recommend
Sudeley Castle
Cotswold Day. English Heritage Site. Often have different events for families going on here
Shopping
Swindon Designer Outlet
Kemble DriveVery popular Designer Outlet Village
Food Scene
Marlborough
Great market town, visit the famous Polly Tea Rooms for a cream tea
Lovely Market Town, great coffee shops and restaurants too. Take a walk up the Caen Hill Locks and along the canal paths. On a wednesday afternoon you can take a canal boat ride too.
66 locals recommend
Devizes
Lovely Market Town, great coffee shops and restaurants too. Take a walk up the Caen Hill Locks and along the canal paths. On a wednesday afternoon you can take a canal boat ride too.
Arts & Culture
Bristol Hippodrome
Saint Augustine's ParadeBook in for a show
Theatre Royal Bath
Saw CloseBook into a show and have an evening in Bath
Ustinov
1 Saw ClSmall intimate theatre
Castle Combe Circuit
Take a drive around the circuit in a fast car!