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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CONTENTS<br />
SPRING/SUMMER | Edition <strong>08</strong><br />
DISCOVER OUR WAY<br />
YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE<br />
MY GREAT WEST WAY<br />
<strong>08</strong> Interview with <strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Way</strong> local, Graham<br />
Dillamore, deputy head of gardens and estates at<br />
Historic Royal Palaces, sharing his highlights of living on<br />
the <strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Way</strong><br />
THE WAY FORWARD<br />
12 From the UK’s first CO2-neutral venue on the River<br />
Thames to a brand new dining concept in Bristol and<br />
delicious new artisan gelato in Malmesbury, we take a<br />
look at what’s new and exciting on the route<br />
TOP 10 FAMOUS FACES BORN ALONG THE<br />
18 GREAT WEST WAY<br />
Discover some of our special royalty and internationally<br />
acclaimed actors and authors who were born along the<br />
<strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Way</strong> route<br />
WHAT'S NEW AT OUR MUSEUMS<br />
24 We bring you the lowdown on some of the<br />
many wonderful museums with upcoming exhibitions<br />
and events you won't want to miss<br />
PICNIC SPOTS ON THE GREAT WEST WAY<br />
34 The <strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Way</strong> offers countless choices<br />
for an al fresco lunch stop, with the opportunity to sit<br />
and enjoy stunning views with a glass of fizz enjoying<br />
delicately cut sandwiches atop a gingham rug. We hope<br />
you enjoy our eight best picnic spots<br />
THE GREAT WEST WAY'S TEA SHOPS<br />
40 From traditional British-style tearooms to modern,<br />
hipster coffeehouses, the vast array of quaint independent<br />
shops along the <strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Way</strong> is an absolute delight for<br />
tea aficionados<br />
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