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Town GuideOctober 2015 - September 2016
V I B R A N T • T R E A S U R E D • H I S T O R I C
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Produced by Malmesbury Town Team in partnership with Malmesbury Town Council
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Useful maps, top attractions, festivals, events, culture, fascinating history, suggested walks and much more.
Bus ServiceFor bus timetables and maps,
please visit: www.connectingwiltshire.co.uk
Town HallAt the heart of Malmesbury
Tourist Information Centre Lots of useful information and helpful staff with local knowledge. Malmesbury Town Hall, Cross Hayes, SN16 9BZ Tel: 01666 823748
www.discovermalmesbury.life @malmesburylife
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Station Road Car ParkThe perfect spot to leave your car whether it’s just for a couple of hours or the full day. Plus recycling facilities and a great river walk!SN16 9JT
2 hours FREE parking inStation Road car park
TaxisAbbey Taxis: 01666 826072
Peter Woods Taxis: 07730 884807
Home of Malmesbury Town Council and hired by clubs, associations, businesses and individuals, the Town Hall serves Malmesbury and parishes beyond. Open for Council business or bookings from 9am until 5pm Monday to Friday, except for Bank Holidays.
Malmesbury Town Hall, Cross Hayes, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9BZ. Tel: 01666 822143 www.malmesbury.gov.uk
Useful Contacts
www.discovermalmesbury.life
@malmesburylife
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Get Social!
Go Discover!PastAs England’s oldest borough and Queen of Hilltop Towns, Malmesbury is rich in history. The skyline, complete with 12th century Abbey is instantly recognisable. Home to kings, flying monks, philosophers and our Warden and Freemen, there’s a lot to discover!
PresentFull of vibrant energy and well established as home to famous & popular musical, cultural and festival events. A busy calendar and bustling local High Street makes Malmesbury the perfect town for residents and visitors.
FutureAn exciting town with big ideas; new and enterprising concepts are home grown right here. From Dyson HQ to skateboarding in the Abbey, TV show inventors, award winning art projects, start-ups and promising young enterprise – it’s all happening.
Cinderella Pantomime26 - 28 November 2015 www.athelstanplayers.org
Westonbirt Enchanted Christmas27 November to 20 December 2015 www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt-christmas
Malmesbury Christmas Late Night Shopping 4 December 2015 www.discovermalmesbury.life
Malmesbury Abbey Skate 17 - 19 February 2016 www.malmesburyabbey.com/skate
Badminton Horse Trials4 - 8 May 2016 www.badminton-horse.co.uk
The Cotswolds Show and Food Festival2 - 3 July 2016www.thecotswoldshow.co.uk
Malmesbury Carnival and Festival July to September 2016www.malmesburycarnival.co.uk
Festivals and Events
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www.historyweekend.com
BBC History WeekendMalmesbury 15 -18 October 2015
SAVEthe DATES!
WOMAD28 - 31 July 2016 www.womad.co.uk
Fieldview Festival4 - 7 August 2016 www.fieldviewfestival.co.uk
BoondocksCheck the website for informationwww.theboondocksfestival.co.uk
Malmesbury Philosophy FestivalCheck the website for informationwww.discovermalmesbury.life
www.discovermalmesbury.life
Movies @ Malmesbury www.malmesbury.gov.uk/cinema
Malmesbury Abbey Music Societywww.mamsmusic.co.uk
Malmesbury Acoustics www.malmesbury-acoustic- sessions.co.uk
Regular Events
Artisan and Farmers’
MarketEvery Friday
Malmesbury
9am to 3pm - Market Cross
Local & fresh produce, foods and more!
Every Friday - Artisan and Farmers’ Market Market Cross 9am to 3pm
The Abbey
Market Cross
Abbey House Gardens
Athelstan Museum
Top Attractions
Need a bed for the night? Accommodation right in the heart of the town. Great for friends, family and visitors.
Bed & BreakfastEuclid Villas
01666 822388Kinfield
01666 825041The Lodge at the Rookery
01666 829363Whychurch Farmhouse
01666 822156
CampsitesBurton Hill Caravan and Camping Park
01666 826880Whychurch Camping
01666 822156Self-CateringBraxted Cottage
01666 825288
HotelsThe Kings Arms
01666 823383The Old Bell Hotel
01666 822344
Hungry and searching for somewhere?Eat your heart out with a tasty selection of cafés, pubs, restaurants and takeaways.
RestaurantsEuropa Cuisine01666 823227
Rajah01666 826677
The Birdcage01666 825505
The Kings Arms01666 823383
The Old Bell Hotel 01666 822344
The Spice Merchant 01666 823330
Pubs & Wine BarsThe Parting Glass 01666 826464
The Rose and Crown01666 822575
The Smoking Dog01666 825823
The Three Cups01666 823897
The Whole Hog01666 825845
CafésAmanda’s Bistro01666 829356
Capers Café & Deli01666 824744
Jackdaws Café01666 238017
The Abbey Kitchen01666 826666
The Summer Café01666 822639
Waitrose ‘Eat In’ 01666 825025
Fancy a spot of retail therapy?The town centre showcases a collection of unique, independent shops exclusive to Malmesbury plus many High Street names.
Retail Therapy
www.discovermalmesbury.life
The Triangle this way
Tourist Information Centre
The Co-operative Food Supermarket
Gifts, Fashion & Jewellery• A.R. Woodward Jewellers
• Amano
• ASM Outfitters
• BeauBelle Lingerie
• Boho & Company
• Clarks
• French Grey
• Lula & Sailor
• Mistral
• Paul Newton Goldsmith
• Sassy & Boo
• Spoilt For Choice
• The Cherry Tree
• The Workbox
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Banks• Barclays
• HSBC
• Lloyds
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Food & Drink• Halls Cotswold Bakers
• Karen’s Sweet Treats
• Leonard Walker Butchers
• Premier Express
• The Co-operative Food, High Street
• The Old Bakehouse
• Thomas of Malmesbury Butchers
• The Wild Food Company
• The Co-operative Food Supermarket
• Waitrose Supermarket
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Everything Else• A4 Stationers
• Cotswold Stitchcraft
• David Brooks Antiques
• E & S Shops
• Flowers Galore
• Great British Gardens
• H J Knee
• J & M Flooring
• Malmesbury Dry Cleaner
• The George Veterinary Group
• The Grooming Room
• The Old Kit Box
• WH Smith
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Leisure & Activities • CH White & Son Cycles
• Game Expert
• Grant Barnes & Son Saddlery
• Malmesbury Pottery
• Miles Morgan Travel
• The Sports & Leisure Shop
• The Activity Zone Leisure Centre
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Health & Beauty• 9A Barbers
• Boots
• Clearcut
• Cuttin’Um Palace
• Glow Holistic & Beauty
• Haine and Smith Opticians
• Hair&Nails@44
• J M Forss Opticians
• Lloyds Pharmacy
• Salon Hair Design Studio
• Salon Forty Seven
• The Oxford Practice
• The Hair Studio
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• Dorothy House Hospice Shop
• Oxfam
• Sue Ryder
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Fascinating History
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Build your own walk, here’s a few ideas:
Visit www.discovermalmesbury.lifefor more walks.
C800BC
Iron Age hill fort discovered
c.671-675
Aldhelm becom
es Abbey’s first Abbot
709
St. Aldhelm dies
937
Athelstan becomes first
king of all England
1005
Elmer the Flying M
onk took flight from
the Abbey with
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1086
Malm
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iltshire D
omesday Book
1095
The ‘Father of English H
istory’, William
of M
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1180 Building at the Abbey is completed 1480 The Abbey spire falls
down 1490 Malmesbury Market Cross built 1588 Thomas Hobbes born in
Westport area of Malmesbury 1539 Malmesbury Abbey dissolved by Henry VIII 1643
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In the Area• Daniel’s Well
• St Aldhem’s Mead Park
• Silk Mills
• St John’s Almshouses
• St John’s Bridge
• War Memorial
• Bowling Green
• Conygre Mead
• King Athelstan’s Tomb
• Goose BridgeBowood House and Gardens
Nr Chippenham, SN11 0LZ
Castle Combe Village and Race CircuitNr Chippenham, SN14 7BW
City of BathSomerset, BA1 1LY
Cotswold Water ParkSouth Cerney, GL7 5TL
Dyrham ParkNr Bath, SN14 8HY
Highgrove Royal GardensTetbury
Lacock AbbeyWiltshire, SN15 2LG
Longleat House, Safari and Adventure ParkWarminster, BA12 7NW
Westonbirt AboretumGloucestershire, GL8 8QS
Roman AmphitheatreCirencester, GL7 1XW
StonehengeAmesbury, SP4 7DE
STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway
Swindon, SN2 2EY
Lydiard House and Park
Swindon, SN5 3PA
The AbbeySeen from miles around this 12th century Abbey is the jewel of the town with over 65,000 visitors every year. The impressive architecture, rich history, religious prominence, and exciting events calendar make it a popular destination. You’ll even find a Café and Bookshop inside!
Hannah TwynnoyA well-known tale dating back to 1703, Hannah is rumoured to be the first person in Britain to be killed by a tiger after it escaped from a travelling circus. Hannah’s tombstone, found in the Abbey grounds records the extraordinary event.
The Old Bell HotelBuilt to accommodate scholars studying at the Abbey and reputed to be England’s oldest hotel, this Grade 1 listed building stands on foundations dating back to 1220.
Market CrossDating back to 1490, the Market Cross stands on an 11th century graveyard. Intended as a sheltered civic meeting place, the Market Cross remains a social centre for events, gatherings and a weekly market.
Abbey House GardensWith over 1,300 years of history, the first ‘King of all England’ buried somewhere in the gardens and two saints thrown down the well, the gardens have many stories to tell. Tourists and residents alike are drawn to the tranquil haven and the rare and beautiful views have given it the reputation as one of the great gardens of the world.
Town Hall and Information CentreThe Town Hall is a charming and impressive building dating from the early 19th century, now a great local resource for business, community and council groups alike. Home to Movies @ Malmesbury, the Athelstan Museum, the John Bowen Gallery, Tourist Information Centre and Jackdaws Café.
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Town Hall &Museum
2hoursFREEparking inStation Roadcar park
Artisan and Farmers’
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Local & fresh produce, foods and more!
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Athelstan MuseumNamed after the first 'King of all England', Athelstan Museum tells the history of a town built to a Saxon road plan on the site of a 4,500 year old hill fort and the surrounding area. You’ll find it in our bustling Town Hall.