It was Denys Watkins-Pitchford (whose pen name was BB), the great 20th century author, illustrator and countryman, who included this verse, which he found on a Cumbrian gravestone, at the beginning of all his books, We think it sums up … Read More
The glorious scenery of the Vale of Pewsey in Wiltshire is set in the heart of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape and so it is prime country for walking and cycling. Both activities are a good way of getting … Read More
A big part of the Pewsey Vale calendar is the annual Pewsey Carnival which takes place every September. The events build up over the summer and peak in the fortnight before the Carnival Procession and there are two must-see events … Read More
‘Would you like to come to the circus?’ A simple question from two very dear friends, Pam and Simon. ‘We don’t really like circuses – not really our thing,’ my husband, Tim, said. ‘Well this circus is a bit different. … Read More
The Pewsey Vale has some of the finest countryside in England and with the rolling downs and sweeping valleys, the Vale provides plenty of opportunities for a picnic, particularly one with a view.We asked some local Pewsey Vale enthusiasts for … Read More
If you’ve ever been to an event at Crofton Beam Engines or Wilton Windmill, chances are you will have been entertained by The Crofton Stokers – three very talented chaps who specialise in traditional folk and blues music from Britain, … Read More
The Canal & River Trust has launched a campaign to encourage people to be considerate in their use of the canals and Share the Space. The towpaths were originally created for horses to walk along as they pulled the barges, so … Read More
The Vale of Pewsey is the ideal location to stay in when you visit Wiltshire. Why? Because, not only do you have a wealth of important historical places and landscape settings in the Vale, but you can so easily access … Read More
Summer may have come to an end but it’s not quite time to hibernate yet! Autumn in the Pewsey Vale is a glorious time for walking and cycling.From the greenness and leafiness of summer, over the next few weeks, as … Read More
A wonderful video from the air by VisitWiltshire including lots of shots of the Pewsey Vale. Keep an eye out for Wilton Windmill, Crofton Beam Engines and the Kennet & Avon Canal, as well as a positive herd of white horses! … Read More
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