Great West Way® Travel Magazine | Issue 04
Follow the paths taken by generations of travellers through England’s idyllic countryside, quaint villages and elegant towns on the Great West Way touring route between London and Bristol. Our 2021 edition of the Great West Way Travel Magazine is full of yet more inspiration, from Unforgettable Experiences (p42) to Striking Architecture (p56), Gourmet Guide (p84), Museum Gems (p90) and so much more. As we wait for travel restrictions to be lifted, and continue to bring the Great West Way to you, we hope that planning your future staycation will have never been easier - and we look forward to offering you the warmest of welcomes once travel returns.
Follow the paths taken by generations of travellers through England’s idyllic countryside, quaint villages and elegant towns on the Great West Way touring route between London and Bristol. Our 2021 edition of the Great West Way Travel Magazine is full of yet more inspiration, from Unforgettable Experiences (p42) to Striking Architecture (p56), Gourmet Guide (p84), Museum Gems (p90) and so much more. As we wait for travel restrictions to be lifted, and continue to bring the Great West Way to you, we hope that planning your future staycation will have never been easier - and we look forward to offering you the warmest of welcomes once travel returns.
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Woodland walk in Wiltshire<br />
Family and their dog enjoy a picturesque walk along<br />
the river in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside.<br />
With a special thanks to:<br />
Bristol Airport, Canal & River Trust,<br />
GWR, and National Trust<br />
Image copyright credits: Throughout ©<strong>Great</strong><strong>West</strong>Way.co.uk /<br />
Marlborough College p5: Pete Davies Photography. Windsor, p12,<br />
Bath, p45, STEAM, p90: @nicksmithphotography.com. SS <strong>Great</strong><br />
Britain, p92: © Adam Gasson. Stonor p21: Paul Upward Photography.<br />
Bath, p50: ©VisitBritain/Simon Winnall. Architecture p59: <strong>Great</strong><br />
Pagoda Jeff Eden © RBG Kew. Playing croquet on the lawn at<br />
Tyntesfield, Somerset, p72: ©National Trust Images/Trevor Ray<br />
Hart. Bristol Science Centre: P93 ©VisitBritain / Pawel Libera.<br />
Wellness p98: Getty Images/iStockphoto. Thermae Bath Spa, p101:<br />
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Henderson. Monkey Island Estate, p113: Credit: Isabelle Plasschaert /<br />
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THE GREAT OUTDOORS<br />
52<br />
CAPTURING THE MOMENT<br />
Photographers are never short of inspiration for the perfect<br />
shot along the <strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> Way. Vote for your favourite capture for<br />
your chance to win!<br />
56<br />
STRIKING ARCHITECTURE ON THE GREAT WEST WAY<br />
There are many impressive styles of architecture to see on the<br />
<strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> Way. How many in our list have you visited?<br />
72<br />
GARDENS THROUGH THE SEASONS<br />
The gardens of the <strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> Way are beautiful whatever the<br />
season, but here are the must-sees throughout the year..<br />
78<br />
HISTORIC STOPS: TRAIN TRAVEL<br />
Making tracks on the <strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> Way can point you at endless<br />
amounts of history and fun facts to be discovered<br />
along its length from London to Bristol.<br />
YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE<br />
84<br />
GOURMET GUIDE: FOOD & DRINK<br />
Discover a wealth of hidden culinary delights and epicurean<br />
experiences on the <strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> Way.<br />
90<br />
MUSEUM GEMS<br />
The <strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> Way is home to some of England’s most<br />
fascinating heritage sites and unmissable museums to visit on your<br />
journey.<br />
96<br />
MIND, BODY AND SOUL<br />
Take some time out for yourself and re-energise by adding<br />
some wellness to your trip.<br />
108<br />
Pictured:<br />
Cyclists at<br />
Windsor<br />
Castle<br />
POST-COVID HOTEL STAYS<br />
From the city, riverside, to the countryside - a safe and warm<br />
welcome awaits.
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