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What to see by car: Swindon
    
Stretching along the southern shore of the Bristol Channel, the remote West
Country counties of Somerset and Wiltshire are bristling with mysterious ancient
Celtic sites, quaint medieval towns, ruggedly beautiful countryside and magical
Arthurian atmosphere, all best discovered by car.
Wiltshire can be discovered from two main locations, Salisbury in the south
and Marlborough in the north. The county's only city, Salisbury, is beautifully
nestled between the Avon and Nadder river valleys and is near to the world-famous
Neolithic site of Stonehenge and other notable prehistoric areas such as Danebury,
Badbury, Figsbury, and the ancient hiilfort of Old Sarum. Marlborough is conveniently
situated near more mysterious prehistoric sites, including Avebury, Silbury
Hill and the chamber graves of West Kennet. On the chalky hills of the surrounding
country are intriguing gigantic drawings of white horses, the origins and purpose
of which still confound experts.
Picturesque Wells is the perfect base for exploring the Somerset region due
to its proximity to popular attractions such as the Wookey Hole cave system,
scenic Cheddar Gorge and the mystical town of Glastonbury. Wells itself boasts
a magnificent cathedral and numerous quaint historic buildings and charming
narrow cobbled streets and lanes which combine to create an authentic traditional
atmosphere. Closer to Bristol is the famous spa resort town of Bath, while to
the west lie Bridgwater and the castle town of Taunton, both ideal locations
for exploring the isolated Quantock Hills region.
Opportunities for recreation are also plentiful, with bird-watching, hiking
and camping being among the most popular activities.
From Wiltshire, excursions can be made south into Hampshire and to the Isle
of Wight or north into Gloucester and the Welsh border counties, while Somerset
is the gateway to Dorset and the extreme south western region of Cornwall.
Selection of hotels in this region:
Village Hotel & Leisure Club | | De Vere Swindon | | Goddard Arms Hotel | | Madison Inn | | Hilton Swindon | | Swindon Marriott Hotel | | Holiday Inn Swindon | | Express by Holiday Inn Swindon West | |
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