The AVON & KENNET CANAL Towns, Villages & Hamlets
Bradford on Avon
Bradford on Avon A rare combination of river, canal and architecture, with arts, entertainment, festivals, events and barge trips, on the Kennet & Avon Canal. Sally Narrow Boats are recommended for boating. Canal towpath walking, cycling and sightseeing are very popular and you can see evidence of Romans, Saxons, Normans, Georgians and Victorians in the town. Local attractions include the Tithe Barn at Barton Manor, Barton Farm Country Park and Te Peto Garden at nearby Iford Manor.
Contact the Tourist Information Centre for details of events.
Cruise the canal to Bristol or
Reading, with numerous points of interest en route, on one of the
SALLY NARROWBOATS. The fleet ranges from intimate two berth boats right up to those catering for groups of ten. To ensure that you
enjoy your canal narrow boat holiday to the full, professional staff will
instruct you in the safe handling of the boat as well as the operation of locks and swing bridges, before you begin. For your total peace of mind the training and handover protocols have been accredited by BMF, the British Marine Industry’s trade association
The mediaeval IFORD MANOR’s classical facade was added in the eighteenth century, when the
hanging woodlands above the garden were planted. The Grade 1 Italianate garden is famous for its tranquil beauty and was designed by the architect and landscape gardener Harold Ainsworth Peto. From midsummer through to early August, the gardens and cloister play host to a series of Opera performances and jazz concerts, as well as a series of Sunday afternoons free “3-to-tea” concerts. The gardens are open to the public from April to October.
Melksham
Sally Narrowboats invite you to cruise the beautiful KennetandAvonCanal onboard one of our luxury holiday hire narrowboats.
➢ Choice of 22 boats in our fleet. ➢ All different in size, layout and features. ➢ Ideal for couples. ➢ Up to 10 berth family boats. ➢ Fully equipped Day Hire Boats. ➢ Heating on board. ➢ Fully fitted kitchens, bathrooms, radio, television.
➢ Fine and traditional décor
An ideal central location, popular for walking, cycling and canal boating, with attractions such as Bowood, Longleat, Chalfield Manor and Conigre Mead nature reserve. Events include the Party in the Park, the Carnival and the Food and Drink River Festival.
Corsham
Tis small historic town boasts wonderful walks, gardens, park tours, an exhibition room and a great mix of pubs and restaurants offering a warm welcome.
Places of interest include:
Corsham Court - from the 16th century.
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Schoolrooms & Almshouses - 17th century buildings, with original furnishings.
Te Pound Arts Centre - holds theatre productions, musical events and art exhibitions.
Pickwick - nearby, the name source for Moses Pickwick, in Charles Dickens’ ‘Pickwick Papers’.
Devizes
An historic market town with a rich heritage of fine Georgian houses. You can still see mighty Shire Horses delivering beer!
Attractions include the:
Wiltshire Heritage Museum - for award-winning history.
Castle - 19th Century, built on a Norman stronghold site.
Shambles & Market Place - with indoor and outdoor markets.
Kennet & Avon Canal - passing through the town, its famous flight of twenty nine locks are easily accessible.
Roundway Down Te surrounding countryside offers stately homes, picturesque villages, attractive waterways and fantastic walking and cycling in stunning scenery. Tis is the focal point for villages such as: All Cannings, Bishops Cannings, Bromham, Easterton, Erlestoke, Etchilhampton, Great Cheverell, Little Cheverell, Market Lavington, Marston, Potterne, Poulshot,
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