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Wiltshire countryside

On your doorstep

Explore Wiltshire

Gastard sits at the heart of some of England's finest countryside, history and food. Bath is 20 minutes. Lacock is 10. Corsham's on your doorstep.

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Heritage & History

Corsham High Street

Corsham High Street

2.2 miles · 5 mins

Voted as one of the country's prettiest town high streets, it is home to our famous roaming peacocks and has played host to lots of fictional villages. Most recently becoming Cotchester for Disney's Rivals.

Box Tunnel

Box Tunnel

5.5 miles · 14 mins

Surrounded by lovely walks and close to the Quarryman Pub is the famous Box tunnel where legand has it, you can watch the sunrise perfectly through the tunnel on Isambard Kingdom Brunel's birthday as it was designed to by him.

Castle Combe

Castle Combe

6 miles · 12 mins

Voted England's prettiest village. Honey-stone cottages, a burbling brook and a 14th century market cross. Image by Saffron Blaze.

Corsham Court

Corsham Court

1 mile · 5 mins

A magnificent Elizabethan mansion with a world-class art collection. The park and lake are open year round.

Lacock Abbey & Village

Lacock Abbey & Village

4 miles · 10 min

One of England's best preserved medieval abbeys, used in Pride & Prejudice, Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. A National Trust site and well worth a visit. The surrounding village is stunning and is visited by tourists often.

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Food & Drink

The Bengal Bear

The Bengal Bear

5.8 miles · 12 mins

In beautiful Box is the tastiest Indian restaurant. Offing takeaway, delivery using Just Eat or if you decide to dine in, you can bring in your own alcahol with no corkage fee!

Corsham House

Corsham House

2.3 miles · 5 mins

The very new Corsham House built in the old bank with a big vault door going to the bathroom. This is a wonderful addition to the highstreet offering a restaurnt, wine bar and bottle shop.

The Methuen Arms

The Methuen Arms

2.2 miles · 5 mins

Corsham's local pub and restaurant. Award-winning food, local ales, cosy fires. Dogs welcome.

Spindles

Spindles

1 mile · 2 mins

Coffee, cafe, bike shop, repairs & physio. A lovely little stop with lots of walks and cycling routes around.

The Flemish Weaver

The Flemish Weaver

2.6 miles · 7 mins

Quirky and cosy, is Corsham's oldest pub dating back to 1625!

The Pear Tree

The Pear Tree

1 mile · 3 mins

About a 30min walk away is the loveliest pub serving fantastic food taken from their own veg and herb gardens with a beautiful wrap around garden to sit in during long summer days. They also run a popular comedy night on the last Thursday of each month!

The Rising Sun Pub, Lacock

The Rising Sun Pub, Lacock

4.5 miles · 10 mins

Fantstic food with a view of the other side of the valley to us. Beautifully positioned to watch the sunset.

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Walks & Cycling

Macmillan Way

Macmillan Way

On doorstep · Step outside

The long-distance Macmillan Way passes virtually through the field. Miles of quiet countryside in both directions.

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Days Out

Bath City

Bath City

12 miles · 20 min

Roman Baths, Georgian architecture, brilliant shopping and the best independent food scene outside London.

Castle Combe Race Circuit

Castle Combe Race Circuit

7.8miles · 17mins

Castle Combe Circuit is the South West's premier motorsport venue, hosting race meetings, car shows, track days and driving experiences throughout the year.

The Arc Climbing Centre

The Arc Climbing Centre

6.2 miles · 16 mins

A great rainy day activity with a boulding area, high ropes, cafe and outside skate park.

Whitley Golf Course

Whitley Golf Course

1 mile · 2 mins

Just down the road!

Getting Here

By car

1 Goods Hill, Gastard, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9PP. Free parking on site.

By train

Chippenham station (GWR from London Paddington, 75 mins). Taxi pickup available.

From London

1h 15min by train to Chippenham, or 1h 45min by car via M4.

From Bristol

35 minutes by car.

1 Goods Hill, Gastard

Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9PP

Bath

20 min by car

Bristol

35 min by car

Chippenham

10 min by car

London

1h 45m by car