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 Cultural Calendar<br />
JULY/AUGUST<br />
JULY<br />
1Battle Proms Picnic<br />
Concert<br />
The Battle Proms is a<br />
quintessentially British<br />
open-air picnic concert:<br />
the perfect opportunity<br />
to celebrate the summer<br />
in style, in a stunning<br />
setting at Blenheim<br />
Palace!<br />
11-12<br />
AUGUST<br />
Highworth Art & Literature Festival<br />
Talks and workshops by authors<br />
such as Jasper Fforde, fringe events<br />
and an art exhibition<br />
27<br />
AUGUST<br />
The Joust! Berkeley Castle<br />
Knights and horses combine for<br />
medieval Jousting displays, filled with<br />
sword swinging, gut punching thrills<br />
11-13 August<br />
Bristol International<br />
Balloon Fiesta, Bristol<br />
The jam-packed fiesta<br />
returns with over 100 hot<br />
air balloons, live music,<br />
food and activities in the<br />
grounds of the Ashton<br />
Court Estate<br />
Find out more<br />
Click here to stay<br />
up-to-date with our<br />
festivals and events<br />
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