Green Banks Guidebook
Towns for browsing
Picturesque, historic towns with local shops and eateries
Wander along England’s widest high street, find the little alleyways and river. And Waitrose!
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Marlborough
Wander along England’s widest high street, find the little alleyways and river. And Waitrose!
Hungerford
Famous for its antique shops and canal
Salisbury
Famous for its cathedral and cobbled streets
Quaint market town with little shops, pubs and the famous Wadworths Brewery with its shire horses
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Devizes
Quaint market town with little shops, pubs and the famous Wadworths Brewery with its shire horses
Stockbridge
Lovely waterside town with deli, wine bars and quaint shops
Walking
Martinsell Hill
Walking in England's largest private forest - see the incredible Big Belly Oak and King of Limbs ancient oak trees
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Savernake Forest
Walking in England's largest private forest - see the incredible Big Belly Oak and King of Limbs ancient oak trees
Stunning downland walking - great for dogs. Also near the Ridgeway, which is a byway great for biking
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Barbury Castle
Stunning downland walking - great for dogs. Also near the Ridgeway, which is a byway great for biking
Bruce Tunnel
Mile long canal tunnel! Canalside easy walking in lovely countryside
Caen Hillin sulut
Longest flight of canal locks near Devizes
Sightseeing
Highclere Castle
The real Downton Abbey
A lovely day out with animals and scenery
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Cotswoldin eläinpuisto ja puutarhat
A lovely day out with animals and scenery
Lacock Abbey
Tiny shops, lovely pubs, the Abbey and walking
Castle Combe
Have tea at the Manor and wander the quaint streets
Take the dog and walk the stunning grounds
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Westonbirt, Kansallinen arboretum
Take the dog and walk the stunning grounds
It has everything - stunning house, grounds and children’s playground
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Bowood House ja puutarhat
Old RoadIt has everything - stunning house, grounds and children’s playground
Stone Age History
Avebury
Walk amongst the incredible stones and eat at the Red Lion pub
Stonehenge
Incredible place with miles and miles of walking
Neighbourhoods
Visit the church, it’s usually open. Walk up to Salisbury Plain. Say hello to the folk you’ll see around.
Easton Royal
Visit the church, it’s usually open. Walk up to Salisbury Plain. Say hello to the folk you’ll see around.
The canal runs within a few miles of the cottage - walk there or drive to Pewsey Wharf or Hungerford Wharf, or even find a barge trip
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Kennet and Avon Canal
The canal runs within a few miles of the cottage - walk there or drive to Pewsey Wharf or Hungerford Wharf, or even find a barge trip
Food scene
The Polly Tea Rooms
26-27 High StOlde worlde tea room with divine cakes
Upmarket pub restaurant owned by a Swedish friend of the King of Sweden! Smart dining in a quaint village.
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The Bell
The SquareUpmarket pub restaurant owned by a Swedish friend of the King of Sweden! Smart dining in a quaint village.
Fabulous farm shop and cafe. Inhouse butcher, homemade pies & quiche, cakes, fresh fruit and veg, milk, cream, eggs etc etc.
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Cobbs Farm Shop
A4Fabulous farm shop and cafe. Inhouse butcher, homemade pies & quiche, cakes, fresh fruit and veg, milk, cream, eggs etc etc.
Pubs
Our favourite locals
The Royal Oak
A nice walk to a local pub full of character
The Seven Stars Inn
Gores LaneLong time favourite pub with garden and lovely food
The Swan
Grafton RoadLovely old country pub with nice pub grub
Lovely location by trout stream and loads of outdoor space. Can be very busy and food is reasonable pub grub, not gastro. Nearby Stockbridge is a lovely small town.
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Mayfly
Fullerton RoadLovely location by trout stream and loads of outdoor space. Can be very busy and food is reasonable pub grub, not gastro. Nearby Stockbridge is a lovely small town.
Woodbridge Inn
Nice pub food in big garden
Nice olde worlde pub with reasonable food - haven't been myself for ages though so check reviews
The Shears Inn
Cadley RoadNice olde worlde pub with reasonable food - haven't been myself for ages though so check reviews
Lovely setting by the canal looking up to one of the White Horses
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The Barge Inn
Lovely setting by the canal looking up to one of the White Horses
Three Tuns
1 High StreetGood local pub and food
Bruce Arms
Easton RoadThe nearest pub to walk to for a drink