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Great West Way® Travel Magazine | Issue 01

The first edition of a brand-new magazine showcasing the Great West Way, Britain's newest touring route, has been launched. The Great West Way Travel Magazine features 84 pages of informative articles and stunning photography brimming with inspiration to explore further, delve deeper and uncover the essence of this unique part of England. It presents a series of inspirational themed features, articles and ideas suitable for visitors travelling along the route by road, rail, water, on bike or on foot. The magazine highlights the extraordinary variety of amazing tourism destinations and experiences along the route, each with something unique to offer. From idyllic countryside, beautifully quaint villages to elegant towns and buzzing cities, a route where creativity and culture rub shoulders with world-famous heritage.

The first edition of a brand-new magazine showcasing the Great West Way, Britain's newest touring route, has been launched. The Great West Way Travel Magazine features 84 pages of informative articles and stunning photography brimming with inspiration to explore further, delve deeper and uncover the essence of this unique part of England. It presents a series of inspirational themed features, articles and ideas suitable for visitors travelling along the route by road, rail, water, on bike or on foot. The magazine highlights the extraordinary variety of amazing tourism destinations and experiences along the route, each with something unique to offer. From idyllic countryside, beautifully quaint villages to elegant towns and buzzing cities, a route where creativity and culture rub shoulders with world-famous heritage.

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THE MILLER OF MANSFIELD,<br />

GORING-ON-THAMES, READING<br />

Despite its intriguing name, The Miller of<br />

Mansfield is situated in the sweet village of Goring-on-<br />

Thames. This 18th-century country pub has been given<br />

a contemporary twist and can be defined as ‘Modern<br />

European’ which has earned two AA Rosettes and<br />

offers refined modern British dishes from the<br />

freshest seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients. îHigh<br />

Street, Goring, Reading RG8 9AW<br />

8THE HARROW AT LITTLE BEDWYN, NR.<br />

MARLBOROUGH, WILTSHIRE<br />

Owned and run by Sue and Roger Jones, this<br />

Michelin Star gem has received worldwide accolades<br />

for its food and has also been critically acclaimed<br />

for its 900 bin Wine List. Offering three menus, to<br />

include an 8 course evening gourmet option, often<br />

changed to reflect the best seasonal ingredients.<br />

îLittle Bedwyn, Nr. Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3JP<br />

9RED LION FREEHOUSE, EAST<br />

CHISENBURY, WILTSHIRE<br />

Husband and wife team, Guy and Brittany<br />

Manning modestly describe themselves as “just a<br />

couple of chefs working to create a place with real<br />

soul”. Sourcing from the best possible producers, talent<br />

and hard work has earned the duo, and their team,<br />

one Michelin star status and a restaurant “where<br />

the food has personality, the surroundings are<br />

relaxed and the hospitality is warm and sincere”.<br />

îEast Chisenbury, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 6AQ<br />

HAND AND FLOWERS, MARLOW,<br />

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE<br />

10THE<br />

Nestled in the pretty Georgian town<br />

of Marlow, The Hand and Flowers is the only<br />

pub in the UK with two Michelin stars and with<br />

celebrated chef Tom Kerridge at the helm it is easy<br />

to see why. The restaurant has a rustic feel which is<br />

complemented by the refined British cuisine on offer.<br />

î126 <strong>West</strong> St, Marlow, Buckinghamshire SL7 2BP<br />

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CASAMIA, BRISTOL<br />

Casamia is a family run restaurant<br />

serving a multi-course tasting menu<br />

within an intimate restaurant setting of just nine<br />

tables. Chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias and his team<br />

create dishes which are influenced by the individuality,<br />

multicultural and creative vibes of their home city of<br />

Bristol. His refined British dishes are served in his<br />

stylish restaurant with seasonally changing decor.<br />

îThe General, Lower Guinea Street, Bristol BS1 6FU<br />

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BULRUSH, BRISTOL<br />

One of the additions to the recently released<br />

Michelin Guide, Bristol-based restaurant<br />

Bulrush is certainly on many a foodie’s ‘must visit’ list for<br />

2<strong>01</strong>9. Chef Proprietor George Livesey’s imaginative and wellbalanced<br />

menu is chock-full of seasonal ingredients which<br />

are either organic or have been foraged. î21 Cotham Rd<br />

South, Bristol BS6 5TZ<br />

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PONY & TRAP, BRISTOL<br />

Run by brother and sister Josh and Holly<br />

Eggleton, this Michelin Star pub, with<br />

exceptional views of the stunning Chew Valley, offers<br />

an ever-changing menu that focuses on fresh produce<br />

which is locally sourced. Diners can choose from a<br />

tasting menu or from the dinner and lunch menus<br />

where they can enjoy dishes such as wood pigeon and<br />

‘day boat’ fish.<br />

îMoorledge Rd, Newtown, Chew Magna, BS40 8TQ<br />

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OLIVE TREE RESTAURANT, BATH<br />

Located in the renowned Queensberry<br />

Hotel, Olive Tree is a 3 AA Rosette restaurant<br />

in the heart of the beautiful city of Bath. It is a<br />

contemporary British restaurant offering informal fine<br />

dining under the direction of award-winning head chef,<br />

Chris Cleghorn. He has recently been awarded a Michelin<br />

Star in the 2<strong>01</strong>9 guide and is the only restaurant in the city<br />

to be awarded this prestigious honour. Chris’s menu is<br />

quintessentially British with Mediterranean influences.<br />

î4-7 Russell St, Bath BA1 2QF<br />

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QUEENS ARMS, EAST GARSTON,<br />

BERKSHIRE<br />

Perfectly placed as a stop-over destination to<br />

explore on your <strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> Way journey, in the heart of<br />

an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, yet only 3 miles<br />

from the M4. This award winning, pub, restaurant and<br />

hotel (with its own private lodge) serves seasonal British<br />

cuisine. îEast Garston, Berkshire, RG17 7ET<br />

GREAT WEST WAY HIGHLIGHT<br />

îSAVOURING BATH<br />

Savouring Bath (savouringbath.com) offer expert<br />

epicurean tours and experiences introducing you to<br />

the best of the city’s food and drink scene.<br />

Locally based, and passionate foodie guides will<br />

introduce you to the top food and drink hot spots<br />

and Bath’s hidden gems of yumminess along with<br />

some of the city’s famed history, while the food<br />

itself remains centre stage.<br />

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