Great West Way Travel Magazine | Issue 06

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“It was in Bristol, in 1847, Joseph Fry worked out how to make a paste from cocoa, sugar and cocoa powder that could be moulded into a bar.” Pictured clockwise from left: Wadworth Brewery; Chocolate Icecreams; Buttle Farm, Wiltshire light bite, and a taste of the craft beer or ale proudly produced in traditional casks. Discover the history and heritage of Wadworth Brewery, located in the bustling market town of Devizes, Wiltshire, at their Visitor Centre where there is a free self-guided exhibition to include a unique collection of hand painted pub signs, before stopping for a beer at The Harness Room Bar. Famous Artisan Food The Great West Way is home to many of England’s finest goodies. From Bath's famous Sally Lunn bun first recorded in 1780, and the traditional Maids of Honour cake which can be dated back to Hampton Court Palace and Henry VIII, to the delicious Lardy Cake, originating from Wiltshire. And it's not just cake, believe it or not, even the chocolate bar was invented here. Yes that’s right! It was in Bristol, in 1847, Joseph Fry worked out how to make a paste from cocoa, sugar and cocoa powder that could be moulded into a bar. J S Fry & Sons had their factory in Union Street and produced their most famous chocolate bar, Fun Fact: In a year West Berkshire Brewery brew an impressive 2.6 million pints. the Fry’s Chocolate Cream, in 1866 as well as the UK’s first chocolate Easter egg in 1873. Other foodie ‘claims to fame’ include Cheddar cheese and Wiltshire cure - a traditional English technique for curing bacon and ham. The meat is soaked in brine for several days, making it moist and giving it a succulent texture. The technique was developed in Calne in Wiltshire by the Harris family in the 18th century. Visit Buttle Farm to buy Wiltshire cured ham fresh from the farm. 20 GreatWestWay.co.uk
Discover Wiltshire’s medieval gem Just eight miles from Stonehenge, this architectural masterpiece is home to best preserved Prepare to be amazed... original 1215 Magna Carta, Britain’s tallest spire and the world’s oldest clock. Explore this historic Cathedral and view the finest original 1215 Magna Carta, Britain’s tallest spire and the world’s oldest mechanical clock www.salisburycathedral.org.uk BOOK TICKETS CLICK FOR TICKETS www.salisburycathedral.org.uk Holidays on the Kennet & Avon Canal The Traditional Narrowboat Experience • Accommodation that goes wherever you go e: enquiries@sallynarrowboats.co.uk | t: 01225 864923 | w: sallynarrowboats.co.uk
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Page 3 and 4: WELCOME TO ENGLAND'S GREAT WEST WAY
Page 5 and 6: SUMMER ON THE WAY 10 GREAT REASONS
Page 7 and 8: MY GREAT WEST WAY The Vale of Pewse
Page 9 and 10: Royal West of England Academy re-op
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Page 14 and 15: ARTISAN SECRETS AND GREAT WEST WAY
Page 16 and 17: Discover Gloucestershire’s best a
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Page 24 and 25: Take a tour of Wimbledon, the All E
Page 26 and 27: Wonders await those who venture off
Page 29 and 30: AGRITOURISM ON THE WAY From pumpkin
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Page 43 and 44: 2 ESCAPE THE EVERYDAY Shake off the
Page 45 and 46: 4 CELEBRATE WILTSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUS
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BY BIKE AND FOOT Hiring a bike and
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VINEYARD TOURS Discover crisp, whit
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