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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8<br />
COTSWOLD WATER PARK<br />
The term ‘water park’ doesn’t convey<br />
the magnitude of this place, a short<br />
detour from the <strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Way</strong> –<br />
it’s a complete holiday destination<br />
with lots of lovely lakeside accommodation<br />
ranging from camping to swish self-catering<br />
villas. The park encompasses a whopping<br />
150 lakes – and there’s even a beach, not<br />
quite what you’d expect in the Cotswolds<br />
countryside! There’s plenty to keep kids and<br />
grown-ups busy including archery, fishing,<br />
golf, horse riding, kayaking, wakeboarding,<br />
bird watching and lovely off road cycle<br />
routes. In fact, National Cycle Route 45 going<br />
right through the Cotswold Water Park, on its<br />
way from Salisbury to Cirencester. And when<br />
you’re not picnicking on cheese and pickle<br />
sandwiches by one of the lakes, there are<br />
family-friendly places to eat and drink.<br />
70 <strong>Great</strong><strong>West</strong><strong>Way</strong>.co.uk<br />
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