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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APRIL 2023<br />
SWINDON JAZZ & SOUL<br />
FESTIVAL<br />
15 APRIL 2023<br />
Following the success of the<br />
last two years the Swindon<br />
Jazz & Soul Festival is back<br />
for its third consecutive<br />
performance in 2023 - and<br />
it is an absolute mustvisit<br />
for anyone who loves<br />
to get their groove on! It<br />
offers a tremendous variety<br />
of musical performances<br />
and, the lineup changes<br />
every year, so there's<br />
always something new to<br />
discover. Be sure to mark<br />
your calendar now – with<br />
last year’s acts featuring<br />
British Jazz award winners,<br />
and established soul<br />
acts. Headliners included<br />
international swing kings<br />
from Ray Gelato and the<br />
Giants, to The Soul Strutters<br />
and Jonny Henderson.<br />
BRISTOL FOLK FESTIVAL,<br />
BRISTOL CATHEDRAL AND<br />
ST GEORGE’S, BRISTOL<br />
28-30 APRIL 2023<br />
For nearly 50 years, Bristol<br />
Folk Festival has been<br />
enlivening this picturesque<br />
city with its vibrant beats<br />
and diverse sounds from<br />
around the world. From<br />
melodic folk tunes to<br />
rowdy bluegrass, there’s<br />
an exceptional line-up for<br />
2023 that includes Lady<br />
Maisery, The Eliza Carthy<br />
Trio, Fay Hield, Angeline<br />
Morrison and Nick Hart. The<br />
opening night is on Friday<br />
at Bristol Cathedral, College<br />
Green, while St George’s,<br />
Bristol forms the heart of<br />
the festival over the rest<br />
of the weekend, with the<br />
nearby Bristol Folk House<br />
hosting dance sessions and<br />
upbeat sets. Keep your eyes<br />
peeled for dance, singrounds,<br />
sessions and live<br />
interviews.<br />
CHELTENHAM<br />
JAZZ FESTIVAL,<br />
GLOUCESTERSHIRE<br />
26 APRIL-1 MAY 2023<br />
Within easy reach of the<br />
<strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Way</strong> you<br />
can enjoy 6 days of live<br />
music from international<br />
stars at the Cheltenham<br />
Jazz Festival, one of the<br />
country’s best-loved jazz<br />
festivals!<br />
Featuring a bevvy of<br />
talented jazz musicians,<br />
the Cheltenham Jazz<br />
Festival 2023 is sure to be<br />
76 <strong>Great</strong><strong>West</strong><strong>Way</strong>.co.uk
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