Great West Way Travel Magazine | Issue 08
Combining expansive countryside views surrounding Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty with vibrant cities and thriving towns, the Great West Way welcomes you to explore its exciting route this spring and summer. This issue has everything from sporting events, summer music festivals to best days out with the kids. Learn about the Great West Way’s vast history as you visit some of the wonderful museums found along the path – including brand new exhibitions and events and treat yourself to a hot brew and freshly baked scone at one of the routes quintessential teashops. Discover star-studded celebrities born along the way from royalty to internationally acclaimed actors and authors and don’t miss our interview with Graham Dillamore, deputy head of gardens and estates at Historic Royal Palaces. We hope this latest edition with its range of experiences will help inspire you to make the most of a season full of unforgettable memories .
Combining expansive countryside views surrounding Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty with vibrant cities and thriving towns, the Great West Way welcomes you to explore its exciting route this spring and summer. This issue has everything from sporting events, summer music festivals to best days out with the kids. Learn about the Great West Way’s vast history as you visit some of the wonderful museums found along the path – including brand new exhibitions and events and treat yourself to a hot brew and freshly baked scone at one of the routes quintessential teashops. Discover star-studded celebrities born along the way from royalty to internationally acclaimed actors and authors and don’t miss our interview with Graham Dillamore, deputy head of gardens and estates at Historic Royal Palaces. We hope this latest edition with its range of experiences will help inspire you to make the most of a season full of unforgettable memories .
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Prepare before you go<br />
There’s nothing like a good map to make you feel like a true adventurer<br />
This <strong>Way</strong> for a Journey of Discovery<br />
Download our 'This <strong>Way</strong> for a Journey of Discovery'<br />
map of the <strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Way</strong>, and get a sense for<br />
the exciting possibilities that lie ahead. Will you<br />
venture out to explore the mysteries of the North<br />
Wessex Downs? Make a summer solstice pilgrimage<br />
to Stonehenge? Or set off to photograph the pretty<br />
villages of the Cotswolds?<br />
<strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Way</strong> routes<br />
<strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Way</strong> routes<br />
included – WEST included – EAST<br />
Train routes<br />
Train routes<br />
Food and Drink Map<br />
• Bristol Temple Meads – • London Paddington-Swindon<br />
Swindon (via Bath Spa and<br />
(via Didcot or <strong>West</strong>bury)<br />
Chippenham)<br />
• London Waterloo-<strong>West</strong>bury via<br />
• Bristol Temple Meads –<br />
Salisbury using GWR or SWR<br />
Salisbury via <strong>West</strong>bury<br />
services<br />
Food lovers can download • Chippenham-Trowbridge our food via and drink More map information<br />
• Thames Valley branch lines for<br />
Melksham<br />
east of Reading (except<br />
• <strong>West</strong>bury-Pewsey<br />
services to Guildford)<br />
Bus route<br />
Bus route<br />
an overview of the incredible<br />
• X5 Salisbury, Amesbury,<br />
culinary delights<br />
GWR.Feedback@GWR.com<br />
available<br />
• X2 and X32 beween Oxford<br />
Pewsey, Marlborough,<br />
and Wantage via Didcot<br />
Swindon (Salisbury Reds)<br />
Parkway (Thames <strong>Travel</strong>,<br />
• 49 Trans-Wilts-Express,<br />
Connector)<br />
Swindon, Trowbridge,<br />
• X38/X39 & X40, Reading,<br />
GWR.com/contact<br />
along the route, featuring local (Stagecoach <strong>West</strong>) breweries, Henley, Wallingford, Oxford Michelin<br />
• 55 Swindon-Royal Wootton<br />
(Thames <strong>Travel</strong>, River Rapids)<br />
Basset-Chippenham<br />
• X5 Salisbury, Amesbury,<br />
(Stagecoach <strong>West</strong> GOLD)<br />
Pewsey, Marlborough,<br />
Follow us: @GWRHelp<br />
• S6 Swindon-Faringdon-<br />
Swindon (Salisbury Reds)<br />
starred dining, farmers' markets, Oxford (Stagecoach <strong>West</strong> afternoon • Green Line services 702 tea, food<br />
GOLD)<br />
and 703 between Heathrow,<br />
Like us: facebook.com/GWRUK<br />
• 80/81 Swindon-Marlborough Windsor and LEGOLAND<br />
(Stagecoach <strong>West</strong>)<br />
Windsor Resort<br />
• All First <strong>West</strong> of England • Reading Buses services,<br />
and drink festivals, quaint country services (except Bristol Flyer) excluding pubs Greenwave, and more.<br />
Kennections, football and<br />
special event services<br />
Discounts on the following<br />
services:<br />
• Open Top Oxford<br />
03457 000 125* (open 0600-2300 daily)<br />
Don’t miss out on our latest offers,<br />
special deals and news. Register at<br />
GWR.com/signup<br />
• A railcard discount is given on<br />
the Reading RailAir Coach<br />
Kennet & Avon Canal map <strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Way</strong> routes included – GLOBAL<br />
<strong>Great</strong><strong>West</strong><strong>Way</strong>.co.uk<br />
All routes included in East and <strong>West</strong> regions<br />
Take a look at our Kennet & Avon Canal map to find<br />
out about travelling along the beautiful and historic<br />
canal that stretches between Reading and Bristol.<br />
Looked after by the Canal & River Trust, you can<br />
explore the towpath by foot or bike – or float gently<br />
along on a narrowboat, canoe or kayak.<br />
Of course, while these maps will steer you towards<br />
incredible attractions, beautiful landscapes and top<br />
places to stay, eat and drink – you are ultimately<br />
your own tour guide. Please do wander off course<br />
and find things to see and do that are not marked on<br />
our maps. This dreamy part of England is set up for<br />
surprising discoveries.<br />
<strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Way</strong> ®<br />
Discoverer pass<br />
Click here to book online<br />
with prices from just £27.50<br />
<strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Way</strong> Discoverer Pass<br />
Tickets for the <strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong>ern<br />
Railway can be bought from<br />
ticket offices at stations along<br />
the route but for cheaper tickets<br />
and no queues we recommend<br />
buying in advance. There are<br />
three <strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Way</strong> Discoverer<br />
routes available, (East, <strong>West</strong> or<br />
global) giving you the opportunity<br />
to explore your chosen area in<br />
one-day instalments or over the<br />
duration of a week.<br />
Click here to download the<br />
<strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Way</strong> Discoverer Pass<br />
Click here to download<br />
This <strong>Way</strong> for a Journey of Discovery<br />
Click here to download the<br />
Food and Drink Map<br />
Click here to download the<br />
Kennet & Avon Canal map<br />
116 <strong>Great</strong><strong>West</strong><strong>Way</strong>.co.uk
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