Guidebook for Box and the surrounding area
Food scene
In the heart of the village, Birdhouse offers fabulous coffee, cakes and lunches, to eat in or to go.
9 locals recommend
The Birdhouse Cafe
London RoadIn the heart of the village, Birdhouse offers fabulous coffee, cakes and lunches, to eat in or to go.
The Bengal Bear
1 High StA lovely byo indian restaurant, literally a stones throw away.
A lovely bar and restaurant, with pretty pub garden, just a short walk away. Ideal for a romantic meal or a family get together.
23 locals recommend
The Northey Arms
Bath RoadA lovely bar and restaurant, with pretty pub garden, just a short walk away. Ideal for a romantic meal or a family get together.
A lovely garden centre with cafe and farm shop. A delight to visit, young or old.
10 locals recommend
Lowden Garden Centre
Folly LaneA lovely garden centre with cafe and farm shop. A delight to visit, young or old.
A wonderful Cotswolds pub in Corsham's historic centre, with fantastic food and a lovely atmosphere.
50 locals recommend
The Methuen Arms
2 High StA wonderful Cotswolds pub in Corsham's historic centre, with fantastic food and a lovely atmosphere.
Mother & Wild
8 High StA lovely family restaurant in Corsham's historic centre.
Our favourite pub in the village, just a short walk up Box Hill and rewarding you with wonderful views, great ales and fantastic food.
21 locals recommend
The Quarryman's Arms
Box HillOur favourite pub in the village, just a short walk up Box Hill and rewarding you with wonderful views, great ales and fantastic food.
A great local pub just at the top of our street, with a fantastic beer garden overlooking the village playing fields and a lively music scene (check out details of events obn facebook).
11 locals recommend
The Queens Head, Box
High StreetA great local pub just at the top of our street, with a fantastic beer garden overlooking the village playing fields and a lively music scene (check out details of events obn facebook).
Cosy wine bar with classic furniture and tin ceilings, fixing up small plates, cheeses and charcuterie.
5-8 Saville Row, Bath BA1 2QP
42 locals recommend
The Beckford Bottle Shop
5-8 Saville RowCosy wine bar with classic furniture and tin ceilings, fixing up small plates, cheeses and charcuterie.
5-8 Saville Row, Bath BA1 2QP
Compact contemporary tapas bar with a range of imported sherries and a menu of small bites.
31 Barton St, Bath BA1 1HG
37 locals recommend
Pintxo de Bath
31 Barton StCompact contemporary tapas bar with a range of imported sherries and a menu of small bites.
31 Barton St, Bath BA1 1HG
The Bunch Of Grapes
14 Silver StToast Coffee House
Market PlaceA new cafe in Box.
Corkage Chapel Row
5 Chapel RowSightseeing
The Abbey, located at the heart of the village within its own woodland grounds, is a quirky country house of various architectural styles, built upon the foundations of a former nunnery. The village and abbey were used as locations for the Harry Potter films.
170 locals recommend
Lacock Abbey
The Abbey, located at the heart of the village within its own woodland grounds, is a quirky country house of various architectural styles, built upon the foundations of a former nunnery. The village and abbey were used as locations for the Harry Potter films.
Dyrham Park was created in the 17th century by William Blathwayt. It is an early example of how a fortune made from empire was invested in a landed estate, transforming Dyrham into one of the most notable stately homes of its age.
133 locals recommend
Dyrham Park
Dyrham Park was created in the 17th century by William Blathwayt. It is an early example of how a fortune made from empire was invested in a landed estate, transforming Dyrham into one of the most notable stately homes of its age.
When Stourhead first opened in the 1740s, a magazine described it as ‘a living work of art’. The world-famous landscape garden has at its centrepiece a magnificent lake reflecting classical temples, mystical grottoes, and rare and exotic trees, and offers a day of fresh air and discovery.
Uncover the fascinating history of Stourhead house with an Italian ‘Grand Tour’ adventure and enjoy the unique Regency library, Chippendale furniture and inspirational paintings. The Palladian house is set amid ‘picnic perfect’ lawns and extensive parkland.
276 locals recommend
Stourhead
When Stourhead first opened in the 1740s, a magazine described it as ‘a living work of art’. The world-famous landscape garden has at its centrepiece a magnificent lake reflecting classical temples, mystical grottoes, and rare and exotic trees, and offers a day of fresh air and discovery.
Uncover the fascinating history of Stourhead house with an Italian ‘Grand Tour’ adventure and enjoy the unique Regency library, Chippendale furniture and inspirational paintings. The Palladian house is set amid ‘picnic perfect’ lawns and extensive parkland.
Welcome to Iford - home to the Cartwright-Hignett family since 1965, with a rich history dating back to the Domesday Book. Winners of the 2020 Historic Houses/ Sotheby’s Restoration Award for the work to underpin and save Harold Peto’s Grade II* listed cloisters within our Grade 1 listed gardens.
Our aim as a family since 1965 has been to restore, conserve and enhance this stunning place, preserving the valley’s environment, improving biodiversity and allowing others to enjoy its rich cultural heritage. We could not do this without your help and all profits from garden visitors and the cafe & restaurant are reinvested back into maintaining the valley, garden, ecology and heritage here at Iford. With over 3 miles of footpaths running through the estate, there is something to enjoy at Iford all year round, even when our famous gardens are closed.
53 locals recommend
Iford Manor: The Peto Garden
Welcome to Iford - home to the Cartwright-Hignett family since 1965, with a rich history dating back to the Domesday Book. Winners of the 2020 Historic Houses/ Sotheby’s Restoration Award for the work to underpin and save Harold Peto’s Grade II* listed cloisters within our Grade 1 listed gardens.
Our aim as a family since 1965 has been to restore, conserve and enhance this stunning place, preserving the valley’s environment, improving biodiversity and allowing others to enjoy its rich cultural heritage. We could not do this without your help and all profits from garden visitors and the cafe & restaurant are reinvested back into maintaining the valley, garden, ecology and heritage here at Iford. With over 3 miles of footpaths running through the estate, there is something to enjoy at Iford all year round, even when our famous gardens are closed.
The Roman Baths
Abbey ChurchyardThe Courts Garden
National Trust - Great Chalfield Manor and Garden
Bath Abbey
Messums Wiltshire
Court StreetHauser & Wirth Somerset
Dropping LaneStonehenge
Bath Skyline
Avebury
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
No. 1 Royal Crescent
1 Royal CresThe Holburne Museum
Great Pulteney Street