Great West Way Travel Magazine | Issue 08
Combining expansive countryside views surrounding Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty with vibrant cities and thriving towns, the Great West Way welcomes you to explore its exciting route this spring and summer. This issue has everything from sporting events, summer music festivals to best days out with the kids. Learn about the Great West Way’s vast history as you visit some of the wonderful museums found along the path – including brand new exhibitions and events and treat yourself to a hot brew and freshly baked scone at one of the routes quintessential teashops. Discover star-studded celebrities born along the way from royalty to internationally acclaimed actors and authors and don’t miss our interview with Graham Dillamore, deputy head of gardens and estates at Historic Royal Palaces. We hope this latest edition with its range of experiences will help inspire you to make the most of a season full of unforgettable memories .
Combining expansive countryside views surrounding Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty with vibrant cities and thriving towns, the Great West Way welcomes you to explore its exciting route this spring and summer. This issue has everything from sporting events, summer music festivals to best days out with the kids. Learn about the Great West Way’s vast history as you visit some of the wonderful museums found along the path – including brand new exhibitions and events and treat yourself to a hot brew and freshly baked scone at one of the routes quintessential teashops. Discover star-studded celebrities born along the way from royalty to internationally acclaimed actors and authors and don’t miss our interview with Graham Dillamore, deputy head of gardens and estates at Historic Royal Palaces. We hope this latest edition with its range of experiences will help inspire you to make the most of a season full of unforgettable memories .
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CONTENTS
SPRING/SUMMER | Edition 08
DISCOVER OUR WAY
YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE
MY GREAT WEST WAY
08 Interview with Great West Way local, Graham
Dillamore, deputy head of gardens and estates at
Historic Royal Palaces, sharing his highlights of living on
the Great West Way
THE WAY FORWARD
12 From the UK’s first CO2-neutral venue on the River
Thames to a brand new dining concept in Bristol and
delicious new artisan gelato in Malmesbury, we take a
look at what’s new and exciting on the route
TOP 10 FAMOUS FACES BORN ALONG THE
18 GREAT WEST WAY
Discover some of our special royalty and internationally
acclaimed actors and authors who were born along the
Great West Way route
WHAT'S NEW AT OUR MUSEUMS
24 We bring you the lowdown on some of the
many wonderful museums with upcoming exhibitions
and events you won't want to miss
PICNIC SPOTS ON THE GREAT WEST WAY
34 The Great West Way offers countless choices
for an al fresco lunch stop, with the opportunity to sit
and enjoy stunning views with a glass of fizz enjoying
delicately cut sandwiches atop a gingham rug. We hope
you enjoy our eight best picnic spots
THE GREAT WEST WAY'S TEA SHOPS
40 From traditional British-style tearooms to modern,
hipster coffeehouses, the vast array of quaint independent
shops along the Great West Way is an absolute delight for
tea aficionados
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