Wiltshire Tourism
Website: www.visitwiltshire.co.uk

North Wiltshire District Council
Website: www.northwilts.gov.uk

Athelstan Museum
Town Hall, Cross Hayes, Malmesbury
The Athelstan Museum is situated within the Town Hall. It is a few minutes walk away from the historic Malmesbury Abbey. The collection reflects the local history of the town and surrounding area. Displays include: Archaeology, photographs, prints, coins and tokens, costume, Malmesbury lace, early bicycles, 18th century fire engine, Malmesbury Branch Railway photographs. Also information on King Athelstan, the Civil War and Thomas Hobbes, philosopher. Also available is the 'mini museum detective' project, for pre-school and primary school children. The project provides a variety of educational/hands-on activities for children and their families to enjoy.

Tel: 01666 829258
Fax: 01666 829258
Email: athelstanmuseum@northwilts.gov.uk
Website: www.northwilts.gov.uk
Location: 5 miles from M4 Junction 17 on A429 in Malmesbury Town Centre

Malmesbury Abbey
Abbey Row, Malmesbury
The Abbey although only a small portion of its magnificence, still crowns the hilltop and dominates all views of the town as it has for well over 800 years. The first King of All England, Athelstan, grandson of Alfred the Great, was buried here in 939AD.

Location: 5 Miles from M4 Junction 17 and A429

Abbey House Gardens
Malmesbury
Even more 'WOW' than when Alan Titchmarsh said: 'The WOW! factor is here in abundance'. These woderful 5 acres are celebrating 10 years with a host of exhibitions and events throughout 2006. The planting is bold, full of colour, variety and interestwith many contrasts and plenty of rare specimen of trees and plants. From Spring bulbs, through roses, herbaceous borders, fruit cordons and Autumn colour, it's a great day out any day of the season.

Tel: 01666 822212
Fax: 01666 822782
Email: abbeyhousegardens@aol.com
Website: www.abbeyhousegardens.co.uk
Location: M4 Junction 17, A429 to Malmesbury

Cotswold Water Park
Keynes Country Park, Nr Cirencester
North of the district is Britain's largest water park, with 133 lakes, formed after a gravel extraction. It provides a wide variety of exciting Water Sports, including sailing, wind surfing, canoeing, sub aqua, water skiing and power boating. Also provides cycling, caravan and camping, walking and horse riding, kayaking and jetskiing. Keynes Country Park includes a Visitor Centre, boating lake, Water Sports Centre (Waterland) and Nature Reserve. Coarse fishing, children's beach and play area, lakeside cafe, picnic sites, barbecues, health walks and trim trail, boat hire (summer), wood sculpture trail, cycle hire, shop and fossil exhibition.

Tel: 01285 861459
Fax: 01285 860186
Email: info@waterpark.org
Website: www.waterpark.org
Location: 4 miles north west of Cricklade near village of Somerford Keynes

Westonbirt Aboretum
Nr. Tetbury, Glos.
Enjoy the magic! Explore one of the largest and oldest man-made tree collections in the world. Over 18,000 rare and beautiful trees and shrubs, laid out over 600 glorious, easy to stroll Cotswold acres. An unforgettable day out in all seasons - bluebells, magnolias, and rhodedendrons, 100 champion trees - and the Japanese maples we are world famous for in Autumn. Events, workshops and family events throughout the year, including the spectacular Illuminated Trail, the unique Festival of the Wood and the much loved Firework Concert in July. Free weekend guided walks with our friendly, expert volunteers. Special group rates, shop, plant centre, restaurant. Mobilty vehicles. Dogs welcome.

Tel: 01666 880220
Fax: 01666 880559
Email: westonbirt@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Website: www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt