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Heart of the Shires
The ‘Heart of the Shires’ is a shopping village unlike any other in the heart of England, beautifully set in and around a former Victorian farmyard with a bandstand at its centre. Unique and individual shops wind around a paved courtyard and through the old barns. Close to Fawsley Hall, enjoy a day out at The Heart of the Shires.
Read ArticleBath Abbey
Bath Abbey has been a place of Christian worship for over 1,200 years and the Abbey remains very much a living church today with services taking place throughout the entire week.
Read ArticleBath Postal Museum
Bath has played a vital role in the development of communications, and improving the British postal service. It boasts many 'firsts' as you will discover when you visit this fascinating museum.
Read ArticleBath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution is an educational charity based in Queen Square, Bath. BRLSI's wide-ranging programme of talks are open to all and you can hear a world-class scientist or author talk about their subject.
Read ArticleBeckford's Tower
Built between 1826 and 1827, Beckford’s Tower is an extraordinary building that was once home to one of the greatest collections of books, furniture and art in Georgian England and now stands as the only surviving example of William Beckford’s great architectural achievements.
Read ArticleDyrham Park
Dyrham Park is a baroque country house in an ancient deer park near the village of Dyrham in South Gloucestershire. A fabulous day out for all the family near to Bailbrook House Hotel.
Read ArticleFarleigh Hungerford Castle
In a beautiful valley of the river Frome, on the border between Wiltshire and Somerset and only nine miles from Bath, stands the remains of Farleigh Hungerford Castle.
Read ArticleFashion Museum
A must-see for every fashionista when visiting Bath, you’ll see everything from historic Georgian gowns to cutting-edge fashions by some of today’s leading designers.
Read ArticleGlastonbury Abbey
Glastonbury Abbey was a monastery in Glastonbury, Somerset, England. Its ruins, a grade I listed building and scheduled ancient monument are open as a visitor attraction.
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