Walkers are Welcome
in Pewsey & The Vale!

It's official - the Vale is welcoming to walkers!
We are delighted to announce that Pewsey & The Vale has achieved Walkers are Welcome accreditation, recognising the quality and variety of walking in the area and reinforcing the area as an ideal destination for anyone who wants to enjoy a walking holiday.  And there are plenty of walks and bike rides to enjoy here - all downloadable from our website.
You can find out more about the accreditation here - including information on how to report any issues you might come across so that we can resolve them.
As we come to the end of August, with a rather interrupted harvest still underway, we are looking forward to the promise of fine weather for the next couple of weeks at least.
This time of the year is ideal for walking and cycling, for watching the changing landscape and doing a bit of blackberrying.  With plenty of things to do and events going on across the Vale you will be most welcome to spend your late summer with us here in the Vale.
For ideas on where to stay, have a look at our video or browse through our website.
We hope you enjoy this month's news and views from the Vale of Pewsey!

A valley on the downs basking in the late summer sun of September.
The Vale of Pewsey is at the heart of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

25 of the best UK pubs for walkers in the Sunday Telegraph
 

Visit Woodborough Yard's Foodie Outdoor Market - on the first Wednesday of every month from 10am to 2pm - and find those locally-produced products from the Pewsey Vale and surrounds.  The next market is on Wednesday 1st September.
Best of all you can speak to the people behind the products, get their expert advice and perhaps taste before you buy!
Whilst you are at Woodborough Yard, visit the shops and cafes in this lovely setting.  Free and convenient parking too!

Tuesday 14^th September in Pewsey
Thursday 14^th October in Hungerford
Tuesday 16^th November in Devizes

We have two dates in the diary in the coming weeks when we will be out and about providing information on things to do, where to stay, eat and drink in the Vale of Pewsey.
We'll be at the Hungerford Rugby Club on Saturday 11th September to encourage people to get outdoors and visit the Vale of Pewsey for fantastic walking and cycling.  Our walking and cycling leaflets will be available for you to take.
And on 25th September, we'll be taking part in the marvellous Pewsey is Open day in Pewsey which promises to be a lot of fun!
We hope you can join us at one or both of these events.

Join Ashley at WALX Wessex to learn to Nordic walk.  It's a great, fun way to keep fit and enjoy the glorious countryside.  Ashley organises fantastic walks over all sorts of terrain - and there's often a refreshment stop on the way!

"Winter Field" by Susan Gray
The Summer Exhibition at McNeill Gallery of Contemporary Art in Pewsey is running to the end of August featuring some stunning new works and new artists.

Pop Up Wine Bar Wednesdays - Every Wednesday from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at Gastro Nicks in Collingbourne Ducis
The ‘bar’ will be open for a selection of their wonderful range of wines and beers, with complimentary nibbles served alongside.
 

Steaming at Crofton Beam Engines on Sunday 29th August and Monday 30th August.  A chance to see these magnificent beam engines operating as they did over one hundred years ago!  And go for a lovely walk along the Kennet & Avon Canal whilst you are there.  Book your tickets here.

From the creators of The HandleBards comes a fantastically wild(e) new production, ripping up the recipe book and celebrating silliness. With Slapstick Picnic, you can have your cake and eat it. 
Picnic and enjoy!  Book here.

Foodie Market at Woodborough Yard
Yoga and Soundbath at Wilton Windmill
Giffords' Circus at Marlborough Common
Concert at The Kings in All Cannings