Great West Way Travel Magazine | Issue 08

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WILTON WINDMILL,
WILTSHIRE
Set high above the village
of Wilton, Wilton Windmill
has the most fantastic views.
The grounds are open all year round
and there are picnic tables you can
use or of course you can have a picnic
blanket on the grass. Plenty of space
for playing games!
It's ideal for families with children
or those with dogs as the site is very
secure with a fence all the way round.
And the views are just breathtaking.
IMAGE © SHUTTERSTOCK
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SILCHESTER ROMAN CITY, HAMPSHIRE
West of London, beyond the belt of satellite towns that
orbit the capital, lies the relatively unknown remains of
Silchester. This walled Roman city flourished during the
Roman occupation of Britain from the 1st century on, but
was abandoned in the 5th or 6th centuries, once the Romans left.
Unlike other Roman cities, it was never reoccupied, and much of
the Roman walls, along with an evocative amphitheatre remain.
Walk along the walls to find your ideal picnic spot, then sit down
to enjoy the tranquil ambiance as sheep or cattle gently graze in
within the grounds of the once great city.
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