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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EVENTS 2023<br />
It’s a bumper year for Events in Malmesbury, so be sure to visit www.discovermalmesbury.life/events<br />
for details of these and even more events!<br />
April 7 to 9 - Easter at Malmesbury Abbey<br />
April 22 - St George’s Day celebration<br />
May 6 to 8 - King Charles III Coronation<br />
May 27 to 29 - St Aldhelm’s Fair<br />
July - Arts Festival (4 weekends)<br />
July - Malmesbury in Bloom<br />
27 to 30 July - WOMAD Festival<br />
August 6 - Carnival Open Gardens<br />
August 20 - Carnival Petticoat Lane<br />
August 28 - Carnival Music in the Cloisters<br />
September 2 - Carnival Procession<br />
September 23 & 24 - Flying Monk Arts Trail<br />
October 14 to 21 - Wessex Week<br />
December 1 - Late Night Xmas Shopping<br />
Plus walks, talks, family trails, art competitions, Abbey events, gallery exhibitions, craft fairs, markets, heritage days, cinema, wine tastings, cocktail<br />
masterclasses, Malmesbury Live Arts – www.malmesbury-live-arts.org.uk Stay in touch here www.discovermalmesbury.life/events<br />
For more information contact:<br />
hello@discovermalmesbury.life<br />
Malmesbury Town Council<br />
Charter 880ad<br />
@malmesburylife<br />
Step back in time with a traditional horse<br />
drawn boat trip or self-drive traditional narrow boat<br />
hire on the Kennet & Avon Canal in Berkshire<br />
Plus, new for 2023... Delightful Shepherds Hut!<br />
Sitting pretty on a 10-acre Berkshire field near<br />
Newbury, our Shepherds Hut offers cosy accommodation,<br />
beautifully kitted out with stylish furnishings and a<br />
wood burner to keep warm on cooler days
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