The Goat Shed, Marshfield
Pubs and Restaurants
Great pub for Sunday lunch- about a 7 min drive from the Goat Shed along the old Fosse way Roman Road, close to Castle Combe. High vaulted wooden converted barn, with cosy wood burner. It's also dog friendly!
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The Salutation Inn
Great pub for Sunday lunch- about a 7 min drive from the Goat Shed along the old Fosse way Roman Road, close to Castle Combe. High vaulted wooden converted barn, with cosy wood burner. It's also dog friendly!
Beautiful picturesque pub that used to be an old mill - a 6 minute drive towards Chippenham from the Goat Shed. The gardens have a mill stream running through - thoroughly recommended for bite to eat or drink on a warm evening. Can get busy so if you want to eat inside you'll need to book via thier website , or expect to wait for service outside. There is a really lovely circular walk you can make from here- Ask me for details..
27 residents recomanen
The White Hart
Beautiful picturesque pub that used to be an old mill - a 6 minute drive towards Chippenham from the Goat Shed. The gardens have a mill stream running through - thoroughly recommended for bite to eat or drink on a warm evening. Can get busy so if you want to eat inside you'll need to book via thier website , or expect to wait for service outside. There is a really lovely circular walk you can make from here- Ask me for details..
The Goat Shed Local! The Catherine Wheel is a 2 minute walk from the Goat shed - and 5 minute stagger back (!). Cosy pub with open fire, great food; and they are dog friendly in the bar area
10 residents recomanen
The Catherine Wheel
39 High StThe Goat Shed Local! The Catherine Wheel is a 2 minute walk from the Goat shed - and 5 minute stagger back (!). Cosy pub with open fire, great food; and they are dog friendly in the bar area
Under new management from may 2022. Lovely pub with a well at the bar - yes really! Also just a stones throw from the Goat Shed. Pete the landlord has promised a pool table, live sports, and a pizza oven..
11 residents recomanen
The Lord Nelson Inn
1 High StUnder new management from may 2022. Lovely pub with a well at the bar - yes really! Also just a stones throw from the Goat Shed. Pete the landlord has promised a pool table, live sports, and a pizza oven..
A great pub about 5 miles north of the Goat Shed. If you have brought bikes along, then (once the 100m of A420 is out the way) it's a really nice quiet bike ride, and who doesn't love a bike ride that has a pub at the end!
6 residents recomanen
The Old House At Home
The StreetA great pub about 5 miles north of the Goat Shed. If you have brought bikes along, then (once the 100m of A420 is out the way) it's a really nice quiet bike ride, and who doesn't love a bike ride that has a pub at the end!
Great pub on the river Avon, close to the Kennet and Avon canal too (for walks along the tow path towards bath)
40 residents recomanen
The Bathampton Mill
Mill LaneGreat pub on the river Avon, close to the Kennet and Avon canal too (for walks along the tow path towards bath)
Great food option for a trip to the National Arboretum. The Holford source as much local organic produce as possible. Lovely cosy wood burning stove in winter; and outside bar area in summer makes this a great stop..
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The Holford Arms
Great food option for a trip to the National Arboretum. The Holford source as much local organic produce as possible. Lovely cosy wood burning stove in winter; and outside bar area in summer makes this a great stop..
The Avon Gorge Hotel is great find. On a summers day there is nowhere better to enjoy a gin and tonic than on the sun terrace, looking out over the gorge towards the bridge. It does get busy, so find a spot and get the other half to queue for a drink!
40 residents recomanen
Avon Gorge Hotel
Sion HillThe Avon Gorge Hotel is great find. On a summers day there is nowhere better to enjoy a gin and tonic than on the sun terrace, looking out over the gorge towards the bridge. It does get busy, so find a spot and get the other half to queue for a drink!
A little off the beaten track, this wonderful pub is a favorite with university students and lectures alike. It remains true to tradition, with dark wooden pews, no music and a limited but tasty menu. The garden is sheltered and very pretty, adorned with hanging baskets and raised beds- and electric heaters!
10 residents recomanen
Highbury Vaults
164 St Michael's HillA little off the beaten track, this wonderful pub is a favorite with university students and lectures alike. It remains true to tradition, with dark wooden pews, no music and a limited but tasty menu. The garden is sheltered and very pretty, adorned with hanging baskets and raised beds- and electric heaters!
A great pub with a fantastic view out over the Box Valley and Solsbury Hill (yes - the one Peter Gabriel wrote his famous song about - just after leaving Genesis) . If you are on your way out of Bath, over Landsdown, or taking the park and ride, stop here for a drink and a bite in the garden. My children also call it the Roly Poly Down The Hill Pub on account of the steep embankment. Pizzas are served outside at a reasonable price, inside the food is good, but a little pricey. All in all though you can't whack that view!
75 residents recomanen
Hare & Hounds
Lansdown RoadA great pub with a fantastic view out over the Box Valley and Solsbury Hill (yes - the one Peter Gabriel wrote his famous song about - just after leaving Genesis) . If you are on your way out of Bath, over Landsdown, or taking the park and ride, stop here for a drink and a bite in the garden. My children also call it the Roly Poly Down The Hill Pub on account of the steep embankment. Pizzas are served outside at a reasonable price, inside the food is good, but a little pricey. All in all though you can't whack that view!
Food scene
Brilliant tea shop on the High St, Marshfield, with amazing selection of delicious home made cakes. Sweetapples also provides take away food and has a great selection of bites to eat in, including a full English and continental breakfasts - all very reasonably priced. A must!
8 residents recomanen
Sweetapples Teashop
21 High StBrilliant tea shop on the High St, Marshfield, with amazing selection of delicious home made cakes. Sweetapples also provides take away food and has a great selection of bites to eat in, including a full English and continental breakfasts - all very reasonably priced. A must!
Grocery
Our local independent convenience store - recently relocated across the road following a devastating fire in 2022. It's less than a 2 min walk from the Goat Shed, and opens 9am until 7pm - Monday to Saturday, and 9am till 12pm on Sundays. It has a great selection of fresh and frozen produce, as well as a fine selection of cheeses, cold meats, fruit, vegetables, beer and wine. Central Stores stocks a wide range of the famous Marshfield Ice cream - often new flavours are trialed in the shop. The also sell Newspapers
Central Stores
53 High StOur local independent convenience store - recently relocated across the road following a devastating fire in 2022. It's less than a 2 min walk from the Goat Shed, and opens 9am until 7pm - Monday to Saturday, and 9am till 12pm on Sundays. It has a great selection of fresh and frozen produce, as well as a fine selection of cheeses, cold meats, fruit, vegetables, beer and wine. Central Stores stocks a wide range of the famous Marshfield Ice cream - often new flavours are trialed in the shop. The also sell Newspapers
City/town information
Bristol is a fantastic city to visit. It only takes 20 mins from the Goat shed. I would suggest heading over to Clifton, and around the harbourside - Park the car in Trenchard St, or West End NCP for ease. One day isn't really enough to take in Bristol - so book in a couple of days to ensure you do it justice!
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Bristol
Bristol is a fantastic city to visit. It only takes 20 mins from the Goat shed. I would suggest heading over to Clifton, and around the harbourside - Park the car in Trenchard St, or West End NCP for ease. One day isn't really enough to take in Bristol - so book in a couple of days to ensure you do it justice!
Bath is a staggeringly beautiful city, nestled in the valley, surrounded by masses of historic Georgian architecture. Best to park in the enormous Charlotte st car park, or in the multistorey on Walcot Street, if it's not too busy. It's often quicker to head into town using Landsdown, passing the Bath race course. Ask James for more info. Alternatively the park and ride, also in Landsdown is a great alternative - get upstairs on the bus for a great view as you decent into Bath!
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Bath
Bath is a staggeringly beautiful city, nestled in the valley, surrounded by masses of historic Georgian architecture. Best to park in the enormous Charlotte st car park, or in the multistorey on Walcot Street, if it's not too busy. It's often quicker to head into town using Landsdown, passing the Bath race course. Ask James for more info. Alternatively the park and ride, also in Landsdown is a great alternative - get upstairs on the bus for a great view as you decent into Bath!
Sightseeing
This is a must for any visit to Bristol - and it's free for pedestrians! Walk over one side, cross over at the Leigh Woods end and return, getting great views of both sides. Marvel at the 90m drop to the river Avon in the middle. Fun Fact - the Leigh Wood's abutment was enforced by the older more "experienced" Thomas Telford, (who designed the Menai Suspension bridge), because he did not believe Brunel could span the Avon gorge without it. Modern calculations proved Brunel right, but the massive cost of the abutment crippled the construction progress for many years
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Pont Penjant de Clifton
Bridge RoadThis is a must for any visit to Bristol - and it's free for pedestrians! Walk over one side, cross over at the Leigh Woods end and return, getting great views of both sides. Marvel at the 90m drop to the river Avon in the middle. Fun Fact - the Leigh Wood's abutment was enforced by the older more "experienced" Thomas Telford, (who designed the Menai Suspension bridge), because he did not believe Brunel could span the Avon gorge without it. Modern calculations proved Brunel right, but the massive cost of the abutment crippled the construction progress for many years
Situated up the hill from the suspension bridge, this old windmill was transformed into a camera obsura in Victorian times. Largely unchanged, sightseers gather around a white dish in a darkened room, as a spooky, silent image of the outside surroundings is projected onto the dish - it's cheap and it's cool! Worth a visit. Don't forget to have a go on the slippy rocks between the camera obscura and the bridge. Generations of bums have polished the rocks into super slippery slide that the kids love!
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Camera Obscura
Observatory RoadSituated up the hill from the suspension bridge, this old windmill was transformed into a camera obsura in Victorian times. Largely unchanged, sightseers gather around a white dish in a darkened room, as a spooky, silent image of the outside surroundings is projected onto the dish - it's cheap and it's cool! Worth a visit. Don't forget to have a go on the slippy rocks between the camera obscura and the bridge. Generations of bums have polished the rocks into super slippery slide that the kids love!
Situated half way up Park street, this is a lovely park to chill out in the sun, with amazing views out over the harbour and city beyond. If you dare, climb up the Cabot Tower (free) for even better views, but it's super narrow! Take a bag of nuts with you. The local squirrels are really tame and will take the nuts from your hand..
104 residents recomanen
Parc Natural de Brandon Hill
Park StreetSituated half way up Park street, this is a lovely park to chill out in the sun, with amazing views out over the harbour and city beyond. If you dare, climb up the Cabot Tower (free) for even better views, but it's super narrow! Take a bag of nuts with you. The local squirrels are really tame and will take the nuts from your hand..
A great way to cross from one side of the harbour to the other. The ferry also goes all the way down to Bristol Temple Meads train station, making it a really fun way to get around and see Bristol from the water (and without the traffic)
Cross-Harbour Ferry
Hannover QuayA great way to cross from one side of the harbour to the other. The ferry also goes all the way down to Bristol Temple Meads train station, making it a really fun way to get around and see Bristol from the water (and without the traffic)
Enjoy Bath's unique hot water springs at this modern facility. Best to book up as it gets busy!
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Termes de Bath Spa
Hot Bath StreetEnjoy Bath's unique hot water springs at this modern facility. Best to book up as it gets busy!
Les Termes Romans
Abbey ChurchyardVisit the iconic Bath Roman Baths. Enough said!
Wonder around Bath Abbey, it's free and an awe- inspiring break from the bustle of Bath. Relax outside enjoying some of Bath's excellent street musicians
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Abadia de Bath
Wonder around Bath Abbey, it's free and an awe- inspiring break from the bustle of Bath. Relax outside enjoying some of Bath's excellent street musicians
Amazing bridge lined with shops! It's easy to miss if you cross over the bridge, but take the steps down to to the "Riverside" walk for a much better view of the bridge and weir.
93 residents recomanen
Pont de Pulteney
Bridge StreetAmazing bridge lined with shops! It's easy to miss if you cross over the bridge, but take the steps down to to the "Riverside" walk for a much better view of the bridge and weir.
Voted the prettiest Village in England - and with good reason. Park at the top of the village and saunter down to the market place and along The Street to the weir. It's blissful! Castle Combe was set location for Stardust, Warhorse, and Dr Dolittle
214 residents recomanen
Castle Combe
Voted the prettiest Village in England - and with good reason. Park at the top of the village and saunter down to the market place and along The Street to the weir. It's blissful! Castle Combe was set location for Stardust, Warhorse, and Dr Dolittle
Lacock is a great place to visit. Film set for Harry Potter, it's also the birth place of modern photography, as well as being a stunningly beautiful Abbey
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Abadia de Lacock
Lacock is a great place to visit. Film set for Harry Potter, it's also the birth place of modern photography, as well as being a stunningly beautiful Abbey
Visit the Grade-1 Listed Gardens at Iford Manor. Created by Edwardian designer Harold Peto when Iford was his home from 1899-1933. Well worth a visit, this hidden gem is open in summer Wednesdays to Sundays, 11:00 - 16:00
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Iford Manor: The Peto Garden
Visit the Grade-1 Listed Gardens at Iford Manor. Created by Edwardian designer Harold Peto when Iford was his home from 1899-1933. Well worth a visit, this hidden gem is open in summer Wednesdays to Sundays, 11:00 - 16:00
Something a bit different.. Cotswolds airport is the retirement home of many commercial airliners. Last year, with the demise of the British Airways fleet of 747s, they all came to Cotswold airport and all 12 were parked up - an impressive sight. Perhaps one to visit if you are passing by, and have time for a coffee..
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AV8
Something a bit different.. Cotswolds airport is the retirement home of many commercial airliners. Last year, with the demise of the British Airways fleet of 747s, they all came to Cotswold airport and all 12 were parked up - an impressive sight. Perhaps one to visit if you are passing by, and have time for a coffee..
Stunning country house located very close to the Goat Shed, and well worth a visit for the grounds alone... It's fun for the children too - ask Charlie and Rose for more details!
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Dyrham Park
Stunning country house located very close to the Goat Shed, and well worth a visit for the grounds alone... It's fun for the children too - ask Charlie and Rose for more details!
SS great Britain is a great visit for all the family. Brunel's ship was the first steam ship to have a propeller, and plied the seas for many years. After being wrecked and abandoned in the South Atlantic, she was towed back to the very dry dock where she was built, and diligently restored.
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SS Gran Bretanya de Brunel
Gas Ferry RoadSS great Britain is a great visit for all the family. Brunel's ship was the first steam ship to have a propeller, and plied the seas for many years. After being wrecked and abandoned in the South Atlantic, she was towed back to the very dry dock where she was built, and diligently restored.
It' wouldn't be a trip to Bath without a visit to the Royal Crescent. There is a museum at Number one, that shows how a townhouse would look in Georgian times. There is a smart hotel and spa at the other end, but the Goat shed is much nicer - you chose well! Walk along from the crescent onto The Circus
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The Royal Crescent
It' wouldn't be a trip to Bath without a visit to the Royal Crescent. There is a museum at Number one, that shows how a townhouse would look in Georgian times. There is a smart hotel and spa at the other end, but the Goat shed is much nicer - you chose well! Walk along from the crescent onto The Circus
Designed by John Wood, the plane trees in the middle were planted later on and hindered views of the houses opposite. It's thought the phrase "can't see the woods for the trees" was coined as a result. Nick Cage purchased number 7 for a cool 4 million, but he took down the house number once everyone got wind!
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The Circus
The CircusDesigned by John Wood, the plane trees in the middle were planted later on and hindered views of the houses opposite. It's thought the phrase "can't see the woods for the trees" was coined as a result. Nick Cage purchased number 7 for a cool 4 million, but he took down the house number once everyone got wind!
Maybe not as grand as The Crescent in Bath, but the Royal York Crescent is reputed to be the longest crescent in Europe, and it's certainly a pleasant place to stroll toward The Bridge. Take a photo next to the post box - everyone does!
Royal York Crescent
Royal York CrescentMaybe not as grand as The Crescent in Bath, but the Royal York Crescent is reputed to be the longest crescent in Europe, and it's certainly a pleasant place to stroll toward The Bridge. Take a photo next to the post box - everyone does!
A 3 mile private section of railway allows restored steam engines and old diesel locomotives to pull passengers along the beautiful Avon Valley. A cycle and foot path runs alongside, giving a great view of the trains as they pass, and come back!
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Avon Valley Railway (AVR)
Bath RoadA 3 mile private section of railway allows restored steam engines and old diesel locomotives to pull passengers along the beautiful Avon Valley. A cycle and foot path runs alongside, giving a great view of the trains as they pass, and come back!
Museums
Brilliant hands on science and technology museum for families. There is also a planetarium which is a cool show .
123 residents recomanen
We The Curious
One Anchor RdBrilliant hands on science and technology museum for families. There is also a planetarium which is a cool show .
Brilliant museum capturing the life of Bristol from the old and modern times. Very highly rated on Trip Advisor, and a firm local favourite - the cranes outside even talk to one another!
219 residents recomanen
M Shed
Wapping RoadBrilliant museum capturing the life of Bristol from the old and modern times. Very highly rated on Trip Advisor, and a firm local favourite - the cranes outside even talk to one another!
No. 1 Royal Crescent is a museum which has been decorated and furnished just as it might have been during the period 1776-1796. The rooms feature historic furniture, pictures and objects that reveal what life was like for Bath’s fashionable residents – both upstairs and downstairs.
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No. 1 Royal Crescent
1 Royal CresNo. 1 Royal Crescent is a museum which has been decorated and furnished just as it might have been during the period 1776-1796. The rooms feature historic furniture, pictures and objects that reveal what life was like for Bath’s fashionable residents – both upstairs and downstairs.
Walks
Park up at the White Hart at Ford and take a lovely walk along the Bybook River, onto the old paper mills, through Slaughterford Church and back to the pub for a well earned ale!
Slaughterford
Park up at the White Hart at Ford and take a lovely walk along the Bybook River, onto the old paper mills, through Slaughterford Church and back to the pub for a well earned ale!
Fantastic walks are on the doorstep of Marshfield - have a stroll towards the St Catherine's valley- home of Jane Seymour and Robbie Williams, it's not open to public access, but it's in a stunning location..
https://www.adragonsescape.com/near-bath-st-catherine-valley-walk/
Saint Catherine
Fantastic walks are on the doorstep of Marshfield - have a stroll towards the St Catherine's valley- home of Jane Seymour and Robbie Williams, it's not open to public access, but it's in a stunning location..
https://www.adragonsescape.com/near-bath-st-catherine-valley-walk/
More of a walk than a sight seeing trip, the Arboretum is a great day out. Stop off on the way back at the Holford Arms for great locally sourced organic food. The arboretum is dog friendly in one half and dog free on the other. Super impressive in autumn, but get up early to beat the crowds!
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Westonbirt, El Jardí Botànic Nacional
More of a walk than a sight seeing trip, the Arboretum is a great day out. Stop off on the way back at the Holford Arms for great locally sourced organic food. The arboretum is dog friendly in one half and dog free on the other. Super impressive in autumn, but get up early to beat the crowds!
Walk along the Kennet and Avon canal from Bathampton car park in towards Bath. Either walk back, or have lunch in Bath and grab a taxi back... The walk along the canal in bath is really lovely. You can cycle along it too!
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Kennet & Avon Canal
7 Beckford GardensWalk along the Kennet and Avon canal from Bathampton car park in towards Bath. Either walk back, or have lunch in Bath and grab a taxi back... The walk along the canal in bath is really lovely. You can cycle along it too!