We thought we'd share some of our favourite links with you, maybe they'll help you plan a stay in or around Malmesbury, maybe they'll give you ideas for things to do, or maybe they'll give you some ideas for your wedding.
(Gardens closed to all visitors Saturday 12th May 2012)
Accommodation
The Old Bell Hotel - http://www.oldbellhotel.com/
Whatley Manor - http://www.whatleymanor.com/
The Castle Inn, Castle Coombe - http://www.castle-inn.info/
Best Western Mayfield House Hotel, Crudwell - http://www.mayfieldhousehotel.co.uk/
Cotswold Willow Pool - http://www.willowpool.com/
Highlands - http://www.highlandsofhighworth.co.uk/
Devizes B&B * http://www.summerhayesbandb.co.uk/
Tara * Camping - 01454 294256
* naturists welcome
Other local accommodation can be found on
http://www.cotswolds.info/accommodation/malmesbury-lodgings.shtml
Restaurants
Malmesbury offers a wide range of restaurants, cafes, pubs and take aways,
Attractions
Athelstan Museum - 01666 829258
Malmesbury Abbey – guided tours - Parish Office 01666 826666
Guided Walking Tours of Malmesbury – 01666 825287
Tourist Information Centre - 01666 822143
If you would like to participate in an excellent guided tour of the area which includes a visit to Abbey House Gardens you may like to browse the following websites:
www.theenglishmanner.com
www.gardenstovisit.org
Malmesbury Info
Travel
Rail enquiries - http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Bus enquiries - 08457 090899
Andybus for local services - www.andrew-james.co.uk
Abbey Taxis - 01666 826072 - www.abbey-taxis.co.uk
Garden goods & information
Topiary : The Classic Gardener - www.classicgardener.co.uk
Directories : Great British Gardens - Beautiful gardens to visit around the British Isles together with places to stay nearby
Attractions
Batsford Arboretum - http://www.batsarb.co.uk/
Corinium Museum - http://www.cotswold.gov.uk/ - 01285 655611
Cotswold Farm Park - http://www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk/
Cotswold Water Park - http://www.waterpark.org/
Edward Jenner Museum - http://www.jennermuseum.com/
Kiftsgate Gardens - http://www.kiftsgate.co.uk/
Mill Dene Gardens - http://www.milldenegarden.co.uk/
Painswick Rococo Gardens - http://www.rococogarden.org.uk/
Sudeley Castle - www.www.sudeleycastle.co.uk
Westonbirt Arboretum - www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt
Mill Dene Gardens - www.milldenegarden.co.uk
Travel
Rail enquiries - http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Bus enquiries - 08457 090899
Andybus for local services - http://www.andrew-james.co.uk/
Taxis and chauffeur services - http://www.seeitinaday.com/
Wiltshire Villages
Bradford-upon-Avon
Castle Coombe
Lacock
Sherston
Luckington
Gloucestershire Villages
Tetbury
Nailsworth
Painswick
Rodmarton
Stroud
Westonbirt
Wooton-Under-Edge
Garden photography
Clive Nichols - http://www.clivenichols.com/
Andrew Lawson - http://www.andrewlawson.com/
Wedding photography
Jo Hansford Photography - http://www.johansfordphotography.com/
Christopher Chard - http://www.christopherchard.com/
Sarah Knights - http://www.sarahknightsphotography.com/
Leonora Saunders - http://www.redheadpictures.co.uk/
Jonathan Hobson - http://www.jonathanhobson.co.uk/
Anna Durrant - http://www.annadurrantphotography.co.uk/
Photos to Canvas Art - http://www.artbypeople.co.uk/
Wedding gowns Ribbons & Lace - http://www.ribbonsandlace.co.uk/
Wedding flowers
Flowers Galore - http://www.flowersgaloreuk.com/
Jill Jeffries - http://www.jilljeffries.com/
Hortico - http://www.horti.co.uk/
Wedding hair
The Hair Studio, The Triangle, Malmesbury - visit the Studio or ask for Sandy or Clare to come to you - 01666 826543
Wedding Catering
Dine with Style: http://www.dinewithstyle.co.uk/abbey-house.html
Crown Catering: http://www.crown-catering.co.uk/