Explore Beyond the Vale Day

The market town of Hungerford is just over the Wiltshire border in West Berkshire.  This pretty town is best known for antiques shops and fairs and lots of independent shops, but has lots more to offer with a number of … Read More

For 47 years, Marlborough College has been opening its doors during the summer to people who want to learn.  Everything from Photography to Ukulele Playing to Computing, there are dozens of courses to choose from. The course dates vary from … Read More

Spend a day in the lovely market town of Devizes, discovering its rich history and taking in Wiltshire Museum.  From the elegant Market Place, it is just a short walk to the famous Wadworth Brewery to discover what makes their … Read More

A lovely ramble in the lovely market town of Devizes, including Wiltshire Museum and walk along the Kennet & Avon Canal visiting the famous Caen Hill flight of locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal, and relax with tea and … Read More

A day in Marlborough finding out about the fascinating history of St Peter’s Tower, followed by some shopping in the afternoon along Marlborough’s famously wide High Street.  If you are visiting on a Wednesday or Saturday, then enjoy the outdoor … Read More

A relaxing and interesting day in the beautiful town of Marlborough, the Blue Plaque walk will take you right round the town, showing you places of significance where famous people lived and worked. After your walk, you can have lunch … Read More

This one-day itinerary will take you to historic Savernake Forest – an ancient royal hunting forest – and to the beautifully restored Merchant’s House in the centre of Marlborough. Spend a morning in the Savernake Forest, discovering ancient oaks that … Read More

Everyone wants to see a World Heritage Site and if you are staying in the Vale of Pewsey then you are right in the middle of one, located between Stonehenge to the south and Avebury to the north. Laurence from … Read More