Guidebook for Great Bedwyn
Sightseeing
Unique Grade I listed pumping station. The oldest working beam engines in the world and an important example of our national industrial heritage.
14 locals recommend
Crofton Beam Engines
Unique Grade I listed pumping station. The oldest working beam engines in the world and an important example of our national industrial heritage.
A beautiful thatched 13th century chapel, originally built by the lord of the manor as a chapel of ease for the parish residents. A haven for nesting barn owls.
Chisbury Chapel
Chisbury LaneA beautiful thatched 13th century chapel, originally built by the lord of the manor as a chapel of ease for the parish residents. A haven for nesting barn owls.
One of the few working windmills in the country. Site open all year round with specific tours in season.
13 locals recommend
Wilton Windmill
One of the few working windmills in the country. Site open all year round with specific tours in season.
Savernake Forest
An ancient 4,500 acre forest, lovely for walking and cycling.
Highclere Castle
The set of 'Downton Abbey'!
Avebury
UNESCO world heritage site; a village within a stone circle.
A stunning 110m long Bronze-age chalk hill figure close to the Ridgeway. Wayland's Smithy is a neolithic long barrow around a mile from the horse.
78 locals recommend
Uffington White Horse
Dragon Hill RoadA stunning 110m long Bronze-age chalk hill figure close to the Ridgeway. Wayland's Smithy is a neolithic long barrow around a mile from the horse.
World-famous, neolithic prehistoric monument. A Unesco World Heritage Site.
74 locals recommend
Stonehenge Visitor Centre
World-famous, neolithic prehistoric monument. A Unesco World Heritage Site.
They run an interesting, fun guided tour around the old and new brewery. You can also visit their signwriter's workshop and pat the Shire horses. Free beer tasting afterwards. Must be booked in advance.
29 locals recommend
Wadworth Brewery Visitor Centre
41 Northgate StThey run an interesting, fun guided tour around the old and new brewery. You can also visit their signwriter's workshop and pat the Shire horses. Free beer tasting afterwards. Must be booked in advance.
Caen Hill Locks
A flight of 27 locks in Devizes - a feat of engineering!
Food Scene
Village pub serving top quality gastropub type food and excellent wines and beers.
9 locals recommend
Three Tuns Freehouse
1 High StVillage pub serving top quality gastropub type food and excellent wines and beers.
The Harrow at Little Bedwyn
High StreetLovely, intimate Michelin-starred restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Cross Keys
16 High StVillage pub serving pub grub.
Large village pub with a good atmosphere serving a broad selection of wines, beers, craft gins and very good food.
14 locals recommend
The Swan
Grafton RoadLarge village pub with a good atmosphere serving a broad selection of wines, beers, craft gins and very good food.
Shopping
Village post office, bakery and shop. Fresh bread daily, cakes, pies and filled rolls.
Great Bedwyn Post Office
90 Church StVillage post office, bakery and shop. Fresh bread daily, cakes, pies and filled rolls.
Essentials
The Stores
19 High StExcellent well-stocked friendly village shop run by Dipak.
Everything Else
Great Bedwyn Motor Company
22 High StGood village garage.
Dr T H Ballard - Old School House Surgery
79 Church StVillage Doctor's Surgery.