Ford, Near Chippenham, Wiltshire - Things to Do

Wiltshire is beautiful, quiet county with grassy uplands,in Bath, an intriguing visitor attraction and museum
rolling plains and picture postcard villages, like Ford nearcelebrating Bath's most famous resident, offering an
Chippenham. Ford is a small village offering a perfectinsight into life during regency times. There are also
retreat for anyone who wants to escape from theseveral National Trust properties in the county, like
hustle and bustle of town and city life. Situated on theDyrham Park and Lacock Abbey, the magnificent
edge of the Cotswolds, there are several opportunitiesStonehenge, Avebury stone circles, and the famous
for remote walks along the nearby river andlimestone white horses. Stonehenge is an ancient
throughout the miles of unspoilt countryside andstone circle and one of the most famous World
picturesque villages.Heritage sites, shrouded with mystery and magic. It is
Wiltshire is on the edge of the West Country on onean impressive prehistoric monument surrounded by
side and the Cotswolds in the northern part of theburial mounds and other circular stone monuments.
county. It is also surrounded by counties of Somerset,You can also visit Longleat in Warminster, Bowood, the
Dorset, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire andmagnificent family home of the Marquis and
Berkshire. Much of Wiltshire is agricultural and a veryMarchioness of Lansdowne, Corsham Court and
large part is devoted to pasture land.Wilton House, Stourhead. For the more adventurous
Salisbury, the county town, is particularly beautiful andyou can experience kart racing and off-road driving at
dominated by its Cathedral and spire. This is the tallestCastle Combe, situated 4 miles from Chipenham and
in England and rises majestically over Salisbury plain.12 miles from Bath. The Circuit also offers great driving
The nearest city, Bristol, has fantastic shopping,experience days where you can drive cars like the
museums, and theatres, offering a lively alternative forFormula Ford racing car, the powerful Subaru Impreza
day or night activities. The World Heritage Site of BathWRX and the stunning Lotus Elise, and experience the
Spa is a few miles drive away from Ford, with itsRally School, providing an exhilarating rally experience
Roman Baths and Abbey, stunning Georgianon the purpose built special gravel rally circuit.
Architecture and rugby stadium, home to Bath Rugby.If you want somewhere to stay to visit all the
You can also visit the Thermae Bath Spa, Britain'sattractions of Wiltshire and experience the idyllic
most remarkable spa, pool and relaxation centre. It isWyvern Valley try The White Hart at Ford. It is
the only place in the UK where you can bathe ineverything you would expect from a rambling 16th
natural hot water, which has fed the same springs incentury Coaching Inn, situated beside a babbling trout
Bath for thousands of years.stream, the hotel offers the perfect opportunity to get
If you like history you can visit the Jane Austen Centreaway from it all and enjoy total peace and relaxation.