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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HIGHLIGHTS ON THE WAY<br />
10 BRILLIANT REASONS TO VISIT THE<br />
48 GREAT WEST WAY THIS SUMMER<br />
With 3 of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the<br />
longest cycling and walking tunnel and the largest<br />
public park in the UK, and Britain’s only naturally<br />
warm waters, do you need a better reason to visit –<br />
paragliding above the Wiltshire Downs perhaps?<br />
SPORTING EVENTS ON THE GREAT WEST WAY<br />
56 From cricket to motor racing, rugby to<br />
athletics, mountain biking to rowing, there are plenty<br />
of opportunities to get active or inspire your sporting<br />
break on the <strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Way</strong><br />
TOP TEN DAYS OUT WITH THE KIDS<br />
62 From splish-splashy water parks to wonderfully<br />
wild safari parks there’s plenty of choice along the <strong>Great</strong><br />
<strong>West</strong> <strong>Way</strong> for family days out<br />
SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVALS<br />
74 Don't miss out on the incredible music festivals<br />
kicking off on the <strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Way</strong> this summer. From<br />
dance fests like Glastonbury and Boomtown to groovy<br />
jazz at Cheltenham Jazz Festival<br />
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REGULAR FEATURES<br />
ARTS, EVENTS AND CULTURAL CALENDAR<br />
82 The <strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Way</strong> is known for its many special<br />
events – don't miss our cultural calendar highlights<br />
WAYS TO TRAVEL THE GREAT WEST WAY<br />
88 The route has been designed to be travelled in a<br />
variety of different ways: by road, by rail, on water via the<br />
Kennet and Avon Canal and River Thames, by bike or on foot<br />
GOURMET GUIDE TO FOOD & DRINK<br />
92 There are many ways to enjoy food and drink on the<br />
<strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Way</strong> from fine dining and cookery schools to<br />
vineyard tours and quaint tea rooms and cafés<br />
WHERE TO STAY ALONG THE GREAT WEST<br />
104 WAY<br />
Stay overnight on the <strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Way</strong>, whether on a<br />
romantic weekend away or a week-long adventure<br />
ISSN: 2632-3540<br />
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