The Chestnuts Retreat Guidebook
Sightseeing
9 min drive - A majestic 17th-century house and garden with its famous ancient deer park. Here, a herd of beautiful fallow deer roams freely through the 270 acres (109ha) of parkland, which is also home to a variety of birds, butterflies, bees and bats, as well as all manner of trees, flowers and plants. Get back to nature with a walk around the magnificent grounds, exploring the park, garden and woodland, and try to spot the eight wooden sculptures around the Journey of Discovery trail.
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Dyrham Park
9 min drive - A majestic 17th-century house and garden with its famous ancient deer park. Here, a herd of beautiful fallow deer roams freely through the 270 acres (109ha) of parkland, which is also home to a variety of birds, butterflies, bees and bats, as well as all manner of trees, flowers and plants. Get back to nature with a walk around the magnificent grounds, exploring the park, garden and woodland, and try to spot the eight wooden sculptures around the Journey of Discovery trail.
27 min drive - With 600 acres to explore, filled with around 15,000 individual trees made up of 3,000 different species, it’s a place to truly get away from it all. Stroll along the STIHL Treetop Walkway for a bird’s-eye view of Westonbirt’s glorious trees, or wander through the Old Arboretum and take in the sights and sounds of the countryside. It’s stunning whatever the season, but if you can make it during the autumn months for the jaw-dropping autumn colours, you’re in for a real treat.
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Westonbirt, Ulusal Arboretum
27 min drive - With 600 acres to explore, filled with around 15,000 individual trees made up of 3,000 different species, it’s a place to truly get away from it all. Stroll along the STIHL Treetop Walkway for a bird’s-eye view of Westonbirt’s glorious trees, or wander through the Old Arboretum and take in the sights and sounds of the countryside. It’s stunning whatever the season, but if you can make it during the autumn months for the jaw-dropping autumn colours, you’re in for a real treat.
12 min drive - Home to period dramas and filming locations, Castle Combe is another quintessential Cotswolds village, complete with walking trails, picture perfect cottages and traditional English pubs.
Motor enthusiasts can visit Castle Combe Circuit and take to the tracks with an action-packed driving experience, or even spend a full day during the racing season to catch all the action.
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Castle Combe
12 min drive - Home to period dramas and filming locations, Castle Combe is another quintessential Cotswolds village, complete with walking trails, picture perfect cottages and traditional English pubs.
Motor enthusiasts can visit Castle Combe Circuit and take to the tracks with an action-packed driving experience, or even spend a full day during the racing season to catch all the action.
12 min drive - Motor enthusiasts can visit Castle Combe Circuit and take to the tracks with an action-packed driving experience, or even spend a full day during the racing season to catch all the action.
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Castle Combe Circuit
12 min drive - Motor enthusiasts can visit Castle Combe Circuit and take to the tracks with an action-packed driving experience, or even spend a full day during the racing season to catch all the action.
20 min drive - The Cotswolds stretch out over 787 square miles and there’s loads to see here. Lacock is one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds near Marshfield. Lacock Abbey is home to a few Harry Potter movie locations, while the village is your typical Cotswold affair.
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Lacock
20 min drive - The Cotswolds stretch out over 787 square miles and there’s loads to see here. Lacock is one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds near Marshfield. Lacock Abbey is home to a few Harry Potter movie locations, while the village is your typical Cotswold affair.
45 min drive - If you’re into watersports such as paddleboarding, canoeing and kayaking, (or just want to give them a go), then a day trip to the Cotswolds Water Park is a must.
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Cotswold Su Parkı
Rigsby's Lane45 min drive - If you’re into watersports such as paddleboarding, canoeing and kayaking, (or just want to give them a go), then a day trip to the Cotswolds Water Park is a must.
Bath - Sightseeing / Things to do
20 min drive - Explore historic Bath & it’s local countryside with a guided cycle, walking or SUP (stand-up paddle boarding) tour - this is one of the best ways to experience Bath’s history, culture, wildlife & landscapes with fun, qualified & experienced local guides. Tours are suitable for all abilities. Perfect for single travellers, couples, families & groups. Daily cycling tours start at 10AM & 2PM and all gear is provided. They also do a Bath Evening Prosecco Tour from 5pm. Tour options start £25pp - £75 for a full day. P.S if you look on Tripadvisor they have amazing reviews.
https://www.wildswimbikerun.com/
There is also a free walking tour available here https://www.bathguides.org.uk/
Wild Swim Bike Run Limited
Miles Street20 min drive - Explore historic Bath & it’s local countryside with a guided cycle, walking or SUP (stand-up paddle boarding) tour - this is one of the best ways to experience Bath’s history, culture, wildlife & landscapes with fun, qualified & experienced local guides. Tours are suitable for all abilities. Perfect for single travellers, couples, families & groups. Daily cycling tours start at 10AM & 2PM and all gear is provided. They also do a Bath Evening Prosecco Tour from 5pm. Tour options start £25pp - £75 for a full day. P.S if you look on Tripadvisor they have amazing reviews.
https://www.wildswimbikerun.com/
There is also a free walking tour available here https://www.bathguides.org.uk/
20 min drive - Immerse yourself in history and see how Bath’s former residents relaxed all those centuries ago. Interactive exhibits and CGI reconstructions bring this unique ancient site back to life, showing how important the baths were to our Roman ancestors. https://www.romanbaths.co.uk/
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Roma Hamamları
Abbey Churchyard20 min drive - Immerse yourself in history and see how Bath’s former residents relaxed all those centuries ago. Interactive exhibits and CGI reconstructions bring this unique ancient site back to life, showing how important the baths were to our Roman ancestors. https://www.romanbaths.co.uk/
20 min drive - Enjoy Bath's natural thermal waters at the award-winning Thermae Bath Spa with an open-air rooftop pool. https://www.thermaebathspa.com/
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Thermae Bath Spa
Hot Bath Street20 min drive - Enjoy Bath's natural thermal waters at the award-winning Thermae Bath Spa with an open-air rooftop pool. https://www.thermaebathspa.com/
20 min drive - Only a short stroll from the city centre, enter another world, onto the skyline hills above Bath and beyond, through 6 miles of meadows and ancient woodlands to secluded valleys. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bath-skyline/trails/bath-skyline-walk
Or try the shorter Walk to the View which has stunning views, hidden waterways and Georgian history. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bath-skyline/trails/walk-to-the-view
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Bath Skyline
20 min drive - Only a short stroll from the city centre, enter another world, onto the skyline hills above Bath and beyond, through 6 miles of meadows and ancient woodlands to secluded valleys. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bath-skyline/trails/bath-skyline-walk
Or try the shorter Walk to the View which has stunning views, hidden waterways and Georgian history. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bath-skyline/trails/walk-to-the-view
Bristol - Clifton Village - Sightseeing
Clifton village is one of the most beautiful suburbs of Bristol, lined with 18th and 19th-century terraces (Check out Royal York Crescent for some great ones) and home to majestic Georgian architecture and picturesque streets lined with independent shops, boutiques and cafés.
35 min drive - A stunning structure designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel which was completed over 150 years ago. The bridge is free to walk and cycle across (cars charge at £1) and offers magnificent views of the Avon Gorge and surrounding countryside. On the Leigh Woods side is a visitor centre that is open daily and displays the history of the bridge. https://cliftonbridge.org.uk/
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Clifton Suspension Köprüsü
Bridge Road35 min drive - A stunning structure designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel which was completed over 150 years ago. The bridge is free to walk and cycle across (cars charge at £1) and offers magnificent views of the Avon Gorge and surrounding countryside. On the Leigh Woods side is a visitor centre that is open daily and displays the history of the bridge. https://cliftonbridge.org.uk/
35 min drive - For uninterrupted views over the Avon Gorge and suspension bridge, Clifton Observatory boasts an intimate circular roof terrace and now a glass café where customers can keep warm in the winter months. https://cliftonobservatory.com/bristolcoffeeshop-360cafe/rooftop-terrace/
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Clifton Observatory and Caves
Litfield Road35 min drive - For uninterrupted views over the Avon Gorge and suspension bridge, Clifton Observatory boasts an intimate circular roof terrace and now a glass café where customers can keep warm in the winter months. https://cliftonobservatory.com/bristolcoffeeshop-360cafe/rooftop-terrace/
32 min drive - The Lido, on Oakfield Place, has been fully restored and offers year-round outdoor swimming, spa treatments and award-winning dining. https://www.lidobristol.com/
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Clifton Lido and The Victoria Public House
32 min drive - The Lido, on Oakfield Place, has been fully restored and offers year-round outdoor swimming, spa treatments and award-winning dining. https://www.lidobristol.com/
35 min drive - Clifton is also home to Bristol Zoo Gardens, one of the world's longest established and well-respected zoos. Explore 12 acres of landscaped gardens and find over 400 species of exotic animals from around the globe including a family of gorillas, Asiatic lions, tropical butterflies, reptiles and penguins. https://bristolzoo.org.uk/
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Bristol Hayvanat Bahçesi Bahçeleri
College Road35 min drive - Clifton is also home to Bristol Zoo Gardens, one of the world's longest established and well-respected zoos. Explore 12 acres of landscaped gardens and find over 400 species of exotic animals from around the globe including a family of gorillas, Asiatic lions, tropical butterflies, reptiles and penguins. https://bristolzoo.org.uk/
Bristol - Harbourside - Siteseeing
Taking a stroll around Bristol Harbour is something everyone should do when visiting the city. With pretty views of the bobbing boats and an abundance of pubs to stop off for a tipple along the way, this is a great way to spend an afternoon. There’s also a regular market here that’s extremely popular with locals.
35 min drive - Step aboard the award-winning Brunel's SS Great Britain for a ship shape and Bristol fashion day out. https://visitbristol.co.uk/things-to-do/brunels-ss-great-britain-p25861
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Brunel's SS Great Britain
Gas Ferry Road35 min drive - Step aboard the award-winning Brunel's SS Great Britain for a ship shape and Bristol fashion day out. https://visitbristol.co.uk/things-to-do/brunels-ss-great-britain-p25861
35 min drive - Banksy Bristol Trail, visit the remaining Banksy pieces in his hometown combined to make for a great self-guided walking tour of the city. http://apps.cactus.co.uk/banksy-bristol/
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Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky
99 Lower Lamb St35 min drive - Banksy Bristol Trail, visit the remaining Banksy pieces in his hometown combined to make for a great self-guided walking tour of the city. http://apps.cactus.co.uk/banksy-bristol/
35 min drive - Visit the M-Shed, a museum all about Bristol. It’s done in a creative and engaging way, with colourful and vibrant exhibits showcasing the history in an old dockside transit shed. https://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/m-shed/
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M Shed
Wapping Road35 min drive - Visit the M-Shed, a museum all about Bristol. It’s done in a creative and engaging way, with colourful and vibrant exhibits showcasing the history in an old dockside transit shed. https://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/m-shed/
35 min drive - Eat at CARGO Wapping Wharf, the new concept made entirely of converted shipping containers is home to a host of independent eateries, shops and more. http://wappingwharf.co.uk/cargo
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Wapping Wharf
35 min drive - Eat at CARGO Wapping Wharf, the new concept made entirely of converted shipping containers is home to a host of independent eateries, shops and more. http://wappingwharf.co.uk/cargo
Bristol - Sightseeing
30 min drive - The oldest and most loved market in Bristol can be found in the old part of the city off Corn Street. With over 60 stalls offering all sorts of local foods, produce, baked goods and independently sold products it’s not hard to see why St Nick’s Market was named one of the 10 best in all of the UK. In addition to the abundance of food options, there are also vendors selling their craft in the covered portion of the market and a farmers market that takes place every Wednesday too.
https://www.bristol.gov.uk/web/st-nicholas-markets
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Saint Nicholas Market
Saint Nicholas Street30 min drive - The oldest and most loved market in Bristol can be found in the old part of the city off Corn Street. With over 60 stalls offering all sorts of local foods, produce, baked goods and independently sold products it’s not hard to see why St Nick’s Market was named one of the 10 best in all of the UK. In addition to the abundance of food options, there are also vendors selling their craft in the covered portion of the market and a farmers market that takes place every Wednesday too.
https://www.bristol.gov.uk/web/st-nicholas-markets
35 min drive - Due to COVID-19 this has limited availability, however if available I’d highly recommend the Bristol Sightseeing Tour which takes you off the beaten track and up close with the best of Bristol’s landmarks, street art, and must-see scenery.
You’ll follow quiet cobbled backstreets through the old city, exploring street art hotspots, underground gin distilleries, and secret routes along the ancient city walls. Pass through Bristol’s famous St. Nick’s Market and discover some of the venues at the forefront of Bristol’s food scene. Pedal along car-free harbourside paths, you’ll see historic boat-building yards, hidden caves, and see Brunel’s ss Great Britain—the ship that changed the world. The tour takes you up close with three Banksy murals and gives you an unbeatable view of the Clifton Suspension Bridge. From £18pp.
http://www.cyclethecity.org/product/bristol-sightseeing-tour/
Cycle the City (meeting point)
1 Canon's Rd35 min drive - Due to COVID-19 this has limited availability, however if available I’d highly recommend the Bristol Sightseeing Tour which takes you off the beaten track and up close with the best of Bristol’s landmarks, street art, and must-see scenery.
You’ll follow quiet cobbled backstreets through the old city, exploring street art hotspots, underground gin distilleries, and secret routes along the ancient city walls. Pass through Bristol’s famous St. Nick’s Market and discover some of the venues at the forefront of Bristol’s food scene. Pedal along car-free harbourside paths, you’ll see historic boat-building yards, hidden caves, and see Brunel’s ss Great Britain—the ship that changed the world. The tour takes you up close with three Banksy murals and gives you an unbeatable view of the Clifton Suspension Bridge. From £18pp.
http://www.cyclethecity.org/product/bristol-sightseeing-tour/
42 min drive - On the outskirts of the city, you'll find Ashton Court Estate, 850 acres of woods and grasslands in total, designed by Humphry Repton. Discover the magnificent old oak trees, whizz down the mountain bike tracks and see the deer graze in an estate that first became a deer park over 600 years ago. Ashton Court Estate is also home to the free Bristol International Balloon Fiesta in August every year.
https://www.bristol.gov.uk/museums-parks-sports-culture/ashton-court-estate
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Ashton Court Estate
42 min drive - On the outskirts of the city, you'll find Ashton Court Estate, 850 acres of woods and grasslands in total, designed by Humphry Repton. Discover the magnificent old oak trees, whizz down the mountain bike tracks and see the deer graze in an estate that first became a deer park over 600 years ago. Ashton Court Estate is also home to the free Bristol International Balloon Fiesta in August every year.
https://www.bristol.gov.uk/museums-parks-sports-culture/ashton-court-estate
42 min drive - 12th - 15th August 2021 - The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is Europe’s largest annual meeting of hot air balloons, attracting over 130 hot air balloons from across the globe. It’s a sight that can only be seen in Bristol.
The spectacular free event sees over 100 hot air balloons taking off at dawn and dusk as well as the famous Night Glows when the balloons light up the sky in time to the music.
http://bristolballoonfiesta.co.uk/
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Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
42 min drive - 12th - 15th August 2021 - The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is Europe’s largest annual meeting of hot air balloons, attracting over 130 hot air balloons from across the globe. It’s a sight that can only be seen in Bristol.
The spectacular free event sees over 100 hot air balloons taking off at dawn and dusk as well as the famous Night Glows when the balloons light up the sky in time to the music.
http://bristolballoonfiesta.co.uk/
Beyond Bath - Siteseeing
40 min drive - Visit one of the many local towns and villages such as Frome, a historic town with quaint cobbled streets. There are delicious restaurants and lively pubs and bars, or for some evening entertainment check out the Cheese and Grain, a leading venue for live music with over 500 events per year.
https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/frome/
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Frome
40 min drive - Visit one of the many local towns and villages such as Frome, a historic town with quaint cobbled streets. There are delicious restaurants and lively pubs and bars, or for some evening entertainment check out the Cheese and Grain, a leading venue for live music with over 500 events per year.
https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/frome/
1-hour drive - Just an hour’s drive from Marshfield you’ll find one of the wonders of the world. With a fascinating history spanning 4,500 years, the famous stone circle is an iconic sight on the British landscape. Walk around the circle, and then explore the Neolithic houses next to the visitor centre to get an idea of how people lived all those thousands of years ago.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/
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Stonehenge
1-hour drive - Just an hour’s drive from Marshfield you’ll find one of the wonders of the world. With a fascinating history spanning 4,500 years, the famous stone circle is an iconic sight on the British landscape. Walk around the circle, and then explore the Neolithic houses next to the visitor centre to get an idea of how people lived all those thousands of years ago.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/
1-hour drive - Situated in the stunning Mendip Hills in Somerset, Cheddar Gorge is one of England’s most spectacular natural landmarks. The almost 400ft-deep (123m) and 3mi-long (5km) gorge is the largest in the country, formed during the last Ice Age. Explore the gorge and the amazing stalactite caves by foot, or if you’re feeling brave, try rock climbing or the cave free fall. https://www.cheddargorge.co.uk/
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Cheddar Kanyonu
1-hour drive - Situated in the stunning Mendip Hills in Somerset, Cheddar Gorge is one of England’s most spectacular natural landmarks. The almost 400ft-deep (123m) and 3mi-long (5km) gorge is the largest in the country, formed during the last Ice Age. Explore the gorge and the amazing stalactite caves by foot, or if you’re feeling brave, try rock climbing or the cave free fall. https://www.cheddargorge.co.uk/
1-hour drive - Similarly to Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole is also your chance to see spectacular underground caves. But Wookey Hole also offers a large miniature golf course, various museums, mirror mazes and pier games all as part of the ticket price.
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Wookey Hole
1-hour drive - Similarly to Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole is also your chance to see spectacular underground caves. But Wookey Hole also offers a large miniature golf course, various museums, mirror mazes and pier games all as part of the ticket price.