Our thanks to Tim Baynes, a Wiltshire artist and lover of the Vale of Pewsey, for this beautiful article. ‘A restless sky, Beneath distant grumpy hills Somewhere young greens are stirring, Lights from clouds create different bolts of green, We … Read More
Walker and video-maker, Hedley Thorne, takes us on a journey across the Pewsey Downs in this fabulous video recently released on his YouTube Channel – Hills & Hillforts.
Artist, Tim Baynes, visited the Vale of Pewsey and has become completely smitten! Here, in this article, he describes how important the Vale is in our ancient and modern history and why it is so remarkable.
A bike repair stand has been installed in Pewsey. You can find it in Goddard Road, just in front of the Pewsey Parish Council Office, close to the Bouverie Hall. What3Words is ///walkway.compacts.wriggle The bike repair stand has handles to … Read More
Please note that in May 2024, we were notified that there were supply chain problems, delaying some of the works. The updated dates for closure are now in this article. During 2024 National Grid will be upgrading the overhead electricity … Read More
On the Kennet & Avon Canal, between Crofton Lock and Wootton Top Lock you’ll find the Bruce Tunnel – the only ‘proper’ tunnel on the Kennet & Avon Canal (there are two at Sydney Gardens in Bath which are just … Read More
We all love a slice of cake and never more so than when we’re out on a walk with friends or family. So here’s a few suggestions for walks where you will be able to get a delicious slice or … Read More
Hidden Wiltshire discovers interesting history and stories of places and people across the county. This particular video and blog is about Alton Barnes and Alton Priors – two beautiful villages at the foot of the Pewsey Downs. David Carson MBE, … Read More
We love our local authors, some of whom write about the Vale or base their novels in the area. John E Wright is from Devizes and regularly writes and publishes poetry, humorous fiction, children’s books and self-help organiser books. He’s … Read More
There are 8 White Horses still visible today in Wiltshire. Carved into the chalk downland and visible for miles, two of the White Horses are in the Vale of Pewsey – one to the south of Pewsey and one at … Read More
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