Quaint Market Towns and Sweeping Views of the South West

The town of Bradford-on-Avon is around an hour's drive from Salisbury. It's packed full of ancient sites, so park up here and let's go for a wander through its historic streets.

St Laurence Church may lack the splendour of the cathedrals you saw on day three of your trip, but this humble, understated space is a true historical gem.

The Town Bridge is probably the most emblematic landmark in Bradford-on-Avon, and just like much of the town, is dripping in history. Although it is thought to date back to the 14th century, the current version was constructed sometime during the 17th century. The little building you can see on the bridge used to be the town 'lock-up' - a kind of village prison that was used to detain unlawful residents for the night.

This medieval barn was built in the 14th-century as part of the surrounding Barton Grange farm. It is one of the best-preserved barns from that era and gives us amazing insights into the architectural and agricultural practices of medieval times.

The Old Crown Inn is located in the nearby village of Kelston, which is one of the final stops on your tour of the South West. It's a 17th-century inn that serves locally-sourced food and drink in a quaint country pub atmosphere.
There's also a car park attached to the pub, which makes for the perfect spot to park up and enjoy some sweeping views over Bristol and Bath.
Opening Hours
Main Pub Monday: 12pm - 11pm Tuesday - Sunday: 11:30am - 11pm
Garden Lodge Friday: 5pm - 11pm Saturday: 12pm - 11pm Sunday: 12pm - 7pm
Food Service Times Classic Menu Tuesday - Saturday: 12pm – 9pm
A la Carte Menu Tuesday - Friday: 12pm - 3pm, 6pm - 9pm Saturday: 12pm - 9pm
Sunday Menu Sunday: 12pm - 5pm

It's around an hour's walk from Kelston to the Round Hill, but well worth it. If your luck's in then on a clear day you should be able to spot Bristol and Bath in the distance.

Kelston Round Hill completed, now it's time to head back to the car and drive on to the last leg of your road trip.

Your final stop takes you to this beautiful riverside spot by the Bristol-Bath railway path. Soak in the sights, (hopefully) enjoy the sunshine and have a bit of traditional pub grub to round off a cracking few days in the South West.
Opening Hours Monday: CLOSED Tuesday - Sunday: 11am - 11pm