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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Arts and Events<br />
Cultural Calendar<br />
As well as its natural scenery, cultural scene and lovely locals, the<br />
<strong>Great</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Way</strong> is known for its many festivals and events<br />
MARCH/APRIL<br />
10<br />
APRIL<br />
Howard’s Day at Castle Combe<br />
Easter Monday is the traditional start<br />
to the motor racing season at Castle<br />
Combe circuit, marked by this race<br />
25 March 2023 – 13<br />
August 2023<br />
After Impressionism:<br />
Inventing Modern Art,<br />
National Gallery, London<br />
Spring’s art season<br />
explodes with this<br />
colour-drenched modern<br />
art show. Spanning 1884<br />
to 1914, there's iconic<br />
works by Cézanne, Van<br />
Gogh and other French<br />
masters alongside equally<br />
avant garde paintings by<br />
artists from Barcelona<br />
to Berlin<br />
15-16<br />
APRIL<br />
Newbury Garden Show,<br />
Newbury Showground<br />
Celebrate the very best of<br />
gardening home and lifestyle<br />
7-10<br />
APRIL<br />
The Devizes to <strong>West</strong>minster Canoe Race<br />
The world’s longest non-stop canoe<br />
race, 125 miles, following the Kennet<br />
& Avon Canal and The Thames<br />
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