Local Attractions

Barrow Vale farm is situated between the historic cities of Bath (6 miles ) and Wells (8 miles) and is close to Bristol (12 miles)

Bath

Bath is very easy accessible with the park and ride only a 10 minute drive. Bath provides many tourist attractions. A visit to the Roman Baths www.romanbaths.co.uk and the Pump Rooms are not to be missed, along with the Abbey and the Thermae bath Spa where relaxation in the roof top spa is highly recommended. www.thermaebathspa.com There is also plenty of good shops for retail therapy. Or you could enjoy a stroll around the city with its guides or open top bus tours.

Wells

Wells is a lovely 20 minute drive over the Mendip Hills with ample parking in various parts of the city. Wells being the smallest city in England boasts a beautiful cathedral in superb settings together with the Bishops palace. There are also other things to do around wells including Wookey Hole caves, Glastonbury Tor and Clarks Outlet Village in Street for some shopping.

Bristol

For Bristol the park and ride takes approximately 15-20 minutes from the farm. Bristol has always been known for Brunel so visits to the first iron steam ship the SS Great Britain www.ssgreatbritain.org and the Clifton Suspension Bridge are not to be missed.

Priston Mill is a very popular wedding venue for couples all over the country and is only 8 minutes away from the farm with many local taxi firms available for transport to and from. www.pristonmill.co.uk

Tilly Farm situated in the village of Farmborough is easily accessible for students learning the Tellington Ttouch technique.

For those interested in the National Trust there are Tyntesfield (the National Trust newest Purchase) approximately 30 minutes drive away along with Dyrham Park, Stourhead, Lacock and Prior Park in Bath www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Other attractions and activities

• Bristol Airport 30 minutes
  www.bristolairport.co.uk
• Farrington Gurney Golf club
  www.farringtongolfclub.net
• Cheddar Caves and Gorge
  www.cheddarcaves.co.uk
• Longleat House and Safari Park
  www.longleat.co.uk
• Chew Valley Lake - Trout Fishing, sailing and bird watching
• Horse Riding and Trekking – Charterhouse
  www.tynings-trekking.co.uk

Eating Out

There are plenty of good local pubs and restaurants nearby

• The hunters rest (1 mile)
  www.huntersrest.co.uk
• The Carpenters Arms ( 4 miles)
  www.the-carpenters-arms.co.uk
• The Pony and Trap ( 6 miles)
  www.theponyandtrap.co.uk
• The New Inn Farmborough ( 1 mile)
  www.newinn-farmborough.com

There is also a local Indian restaurant in the village of Camerton and numerous restaurants providing all sorts of cuisine in Bath and Bristol.