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Plenty to celebrate in the Vale of Pewsey
Explore - Stay - Eat - Drink - Shop
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Celebrations in the Vale of Pewsey
There are so many events coming up - and not just in celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee!
This year we also celebrate the 50th year of the creation of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) - a recognised, nationally important landscape with the Pewsey Vale making up about a third or so of the overall area. The North Wessex Downs 50th Anniversary Walking Festival will be taking place between 11th and 26th June and will have group walks taking place all over the AONB.
There are quite a few walks to enjoy in the Vale of Pewsey, so have a look at the AONB website and book your place now.
We also celebrate the 200th birthday of Wilton Windmill. Built in 1821, it is actually its 201st year, but because of Covid, celebrations have been delayed. There's a Murder Mystery & Hog Roast on 18th June and then a Big Birthday Bash on Saturday 30th July with food, drink, music, Morris Dancers, falconry displays, magic, Punch & Judy, games for children and adults - and lots more!
The Merchant's House in Marlborough celebrated its 30th anniversary as a museum and shop in 2021 as well, so another delayed anniversary this year, with plenty of events to enjoy.
So let's raise a glass of Pewsey Vale's award-winning Southcott Brut to all our national treasures who are celebrating a milestone -
to Her Majesty The Queen, The North Wessex Downs, Wilton Windmill and The Merchant's House!
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If you’re taking part in the North Wessex Downs Walking Festival during June, ensure your feet are in tip-top condition by booking a Medi-Pedi with us. Quote ‘Visit Pewsey Vale’ when you book and save 20% on your next Medi-Pedi appointment.
A Medi-Pedi at Equilibrium will aim to address foot care and health concerns while providing the relaxing experience you’d expect from a pedicure. If you suffer from cracked heels, dry, rough or peeling skin on your feet, toenail fungus or discoloured toenails, foot odour or sweaty feet, it’s the treatment for you.
Ideal for both men and women, recommended for walkers and runners, and safe for diabetics.
Call us on 01672 851212 to book your appointment. Offer available for first appointments booked during June 2022. |
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Get Crafting!
The Craft Studio in Pewsey has a wide range of crafting courses available for children and for adults. Karen is a real expert and will help you develop your crafting skills as well as making the sessions alot of fun and very enjoyable. Whether you are new to crafting or a seasoned crafter, there will be something for you to enjoy.
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Find out more about walking in the Vale of Pewsey and our Walkers are Welcome accreditation.
We have lots of walks, maps and information on our Walkers are Welcome page for you to download!
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A special Jubilee Exhibition from The Merchant's House at Marlborough Town Hall
The Merchant's House is delighted to bring you an exhibition to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. You will have an opportunity to view unseen photographs of Royal celebrations from the last 120 years. Learn about the history of Marlborough and its Royal connections from William the Conqueror and the Domesday Book to Marlborough's modern Royal connections including the Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Eugenie. On display will be facts and pictorial souvenirs from King George V through to our present Prince of Wales.
There will be craft activities for children to enjoy and refreshments for all as well as the opportunity to learn more about the Merchant's House, Archives and Museum.
FREE ENTRY.
Address:Marlborough Town Hall, Court Room, Marlborough, United Kingdom, SN8 1HN
MARLBOROUGH'S ROYAL LINKS
30th & 31st May 10am - 3pm on both days
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Reminder about Safety
Many of our farms in the Vale of Pewsey have livestock and spring is the key time of year for lambs and calves to be out in the fields. Make sure you give the livestock space as they look after their young.
If you are walking with a dog, please ensure that you have your dog(s) in sight and under control at all times and on a lead wherever you encounter livestock. It is against the law for your dog to worry or attack livestock.
Make sure you have read the Countryside Code for guidance or have a look at the NFU's advice on walking close to livestock.
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The Historic Bruce Arms
Located in the heart of beautiful rural Wiltshire, east of Pewsey between the villages of Milton Lilbourne and Easton Royal, The Bruce Arms is a family and dog friendly pub with its own campsite. Enjoy some of the best locally brewed ales in an interior officially recognised by CAMRA as being of national historic importance, one of only two pubs in Wiltshire to achieve this status. |
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The Royal Oak in Pewsey
Eat in or eat outdoors, The Royal Oak in the centre of Pewsey village is now open for delicious lunches every day excluding Monday.
And a new evening menu is coming in the next few weeks! |
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Steaming Weekend at Crofton Beam Engines
See the oldest beam engines in the world in action at Crofton Beam Engines on SAturday 28th May and Sunday 29th May from 10am to 4.30pm on both days.
Advance purchase of tickets is recommended to guarantee your tour.
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Exhibitions at McNeill Gallery of Contemporary Art
Right in the centre of Pewsey is McNeill Gallery of Contemporary Art - dedicated to representing UK artists of international standing, whilst also introducing and supporting artists at earlier stages in their careers.
McNeill Gallery's Summer Exhibition - "Not Not The Royal Academy" - runs from the 17th June to 20th August and promises to be very interesting!
Ellen Wassel - On the turn hedge - at McNeill Gallery of Contemporary Art |
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Bruce Accessible Boats
Bruce Accessible Boats provides day trips and holidays on their fleet of 4 wide-beam, fully accessible boats on the Kennet & Avon Canal.
Hannah sleeps 12, Diana sleeps 10, Rebecca sleeps 8 and Rachel sleeps 6. They all have a full size kitchen and toilet facilities. Boarding ramps and electrically operated lifts enable safe and easy access for you to enjoy all that the canal experience can offer. Holiday hires are self-crewed and full training is provided (moderate cost) for those new to canal boating.
The boats are also available for day hire, complete with a skipper and crew for up to 12 people. Day hires start at 10am from the Wharf in Great Bedwyn (free parking) returning at around 4pm. You have full use of the kitchen on board to prepare lunch which means you can either bring your own picnic or choose to prepare a hot lunch.
The Discovery Days - taking small groups from Bedwyn to Crofton Beam Engines - are extremely popular and the next two dates are 7th September and 5th October - we advise to book early!
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Getting Fit - Having Fun!
You are guaranteed excellent walking routes and lots of fun with Ashley and her team at WALX Wessex. Great for your physical and mental well-being, get booked on to a WALX Wessex walk and enjoy our fabulous countryside.
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Our latest video, updated for 2022, invites you to Imagine a place with spectacular views, heritage to visit, footpaths to explore, unique places to stay and lots more! For anyone planning their 2022 break in the Vale of Pewsey, this will give you ideas on what to do and where to stay. We hope you enjoy it! |
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Book your place on the Cocklebury Farm Family Walk!
As part of the North Wessex Downs 50th Anniversary Walking Festival, this walk promises to be a really interesting guided walk around Cocklebury Farm, right on the banks of the Kennet & Avon Canal. Laura and her family have been working hard on conservation and sustainability, whilst creating fabulous self-catering accommodation on their working farm.
This is Laura's sustainability and conservation story:
Habitat - We have planted miles of hedging, left acres of natural habitat, built ponds and wildlife corridors, installed owl boxes, bat boxes, swallow cups and our stable conversion holiday lets have special bat roost built in all along the ridge line! And much more.
Dark Skies - We are working hard to protect the amazing dark skies in our area with down-ward facing, motion activated and timed, minimal lighting
Waste - We have special biodiscs to treat waste on site which run into extensive natural reedbed systems
Chemicals - Minimal use of chemicals. No artificial fertilisers etc. This protects our insect ecosystem, soil, and keeps our water at a high quality.
Supporting Local - Local tradesmen used for conversion works including skilled joiners for windows and doors. In life we have many local partners and buy and encourage the buying of local produce! |
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Be Prepared with Worsley Training
You can ensure that you are properly trained in First Aid and other emergency situations with Louise Worsley from Worsley Training.
The courses are run locally and you can take the training to the level that you need.
Having been on two of Louise's courses, we can confirm that they are really good with lots of opportunities for questions and plenty of hands-on practice, as well as being covid-safe.
Emergency First Aid at Work & Basic Life Support courses coming up:
Hungerford – Wednesday 22nd June at Croft Hall, Hungerford, RG17 0HY
Pewsey – Thursday 14th July at Pewsey Vale Rugby Club, Angela Yates Memorial Ground, Pewsey, SN9 5NJ
Marlborough - Wednesday 14th September at Marlborough Rugby Club, Frees Avenue, Marlborough, SN8 1DL
Other courses:
Marlborough – Saturday 23rd July at St Mary’s Church Hall, Silverless Street, Marlborough, SN8 1JQ -
Paediatric First Aid Course
Upavon and Rushall – 24th & 25th September – at Upavon Village hall and Organic Forest Kindergarten - Outdoor or Forest School First Aid Weekend
All details and online booking at www.worsleytraining.co.uk/book-a-course.
We highly recommend these courses, whether for your own personal knowledge or as a requirement for work. Louise is a real expert and an excellent teacher by making it fun and memorable and providing lots of hands-on practice. |
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