IfordManorGardens
Cotswolds. Near the town centre, Conigre Mead is a three acre nature reserve with ponds, fauna and flora, visiting birds, fish, frogs and much more.
Harold Peto's Haunt of Ancient Peace
Set in a rural idyll just 7 miles from Bath, the Italianate gardens at Iford Manor are famous for their tranquil beauty.
With home-made teas available at weekends, it is the perfect escape from modern life.
info@ifordmanor.co.uk 01225 863146
More info:
www.ifordmanor.co.uk
Te PETO GARDEN at Iford Manor includes delightful features such as the Loggia, the Great Terrace, the Casita and the largest of Peto’s garden buildings, the Cloisters. Tis building is the location for most of the recitals and operas that take place throughout the summer as part of the Iford Arts programme. Set in 2.5 acres, this steep hillside Italian style garden affords the visitor wonderful views of the valley. A number of original plants remain: the standard Wisteria sinensis; Phillyria; Buxus sempervirens which also grows in tree form in
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Museum, 4 Canal Trip Boats, Cafe’s, Gift Shops, Crofton Pumping Station,
01380 721279
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For the Cotswolds to the north and in Wiltshire, Corsham is the ideal choice. Tis small quiet town is a haven for those with a love of historical architecture with Corsham Court being of special interest. Te gardens, park tours, exhibition room, 17th century schoolrooms and almshouses, with their original furnishings, are
the woods; Cupressus sempervirens; Hemerocalis citrina, the scented day lily and, in the long grass by the Cloister, naturalised Martagon lilies.
Melksham has so much to offer those who enjoy walking, cycling, boating on the Kennet & Avon canal, and visiting stately homes and gardens such as: Bowood, Longleat and Chalfield Manor. It is the ideal base for visitors and is within easy distance of the historic City of Bath, the beautiful villages of Lacock, Castle Combe and the
not to be missed. To appreciate this town, join one of the guided history tours and
walks.Details of which can be obtained from the Visitor Centre. Corsham is also a ‘walkers are welcome’ town with wonderful walks to enjoy, and a great mix of pubs and restaurants ready to offer a welcoming environment. Te Pound Arts Centre holds theatre productions, musical events and art exhibitions regularly. Pickwick gave its name to Moses Pickwick, an abandoned child and was used by Charles Dickens for his Pickwick Papers.
WHAT’S ON 2017 9–1 June Corsham Walking Festival
23–24 June Bowod Dog Show Bowod House and Gardens 1 July Purton Carnival & Fete 15 July Party in the Park King George V Playing Fields, Melksham 28 Aug Melksham Comic-Con 1–3 Sept Bradford-on-Avon Walking Festival 2 Sept Melksham Fod & River Festival King George V Playing Fields
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Disabilty friendly holiday boats
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