Great West Way Travel Magazine | Issue 08

Tour buses depart regularly from Salisbury City Centre & Salisbury Railway Station experience the magical & mysterious with our onboard commentary as we guide you through the glorious landscape. Available in 10 languages Photo- English Heritage Tickets can be bought from the driver with cash or contactless or download the Salisbury Reds app seasonal prices apply as set by English Heritage thestonehengetour.info

CHIPPENHAM MUSEUM & HERITAGE CENTRE, CHIPPENHAM Set in an immaculate 18th-century townhouse and relating the story of the town’s development since the prehistoric era Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre is well worth a visit when exploring the charming Georgian town of Chippenham. ATWELL-WILSON MOTOR MUSEUM, CALNE From unique classic cars and motorcycles to the rarer gems of vintage racecars, visitors can expect an assortment of remarkable vehicles that are simply oozing with nostalgia. It'll be a chance to marvel at some truly remarkable relics from motoring's illustrious past. Plus, don’t miss their annual Classic Vehicle Show on the 9 July 2023. BATH AND BRISTOL AMERICAN MUSEUM & GARDENS, BATH Housed in a fine Georgian manor house with outstanding views over the Limpley Stoke Valley on the edge of Bath next to the University, the American Museum takes you on a journey through American history, with its remarkable collection of folk, decorative arts and cultural objects. The only museum of Americana outside of the United States, it was founded to bring American history and cultures to the people of Britain and Europe. Each year, special temporary exhibitions are on display in their Exhibition Gallery. Don’t miss America In Crisis showing from 11 March – 4 July 2023, a major American photography exhibition exploring social change in the US through the lens of a diverse group of artists. This captivating exhibition features over 80 photographs by 39 top American artists, from the 1960s till today. THE HOLBURNE MUSEUM, BATH There’s a superb collection of fine and decorative arts to be viewed at the Grade 1-listed The Holburne Museum, who describe themselves as 'Changing Lives through Art', by bringing the enjoyment of art to people of all ages and from every walk of life. The Holburne was founded in 1882 with the gift of Sir William Holburne’s collection of 16th and 17th century Italian and Dutch paintings, silver, sculpture, furniture, porcelain and diverse objets d’art of national and international significance. That founding gift has been augmented with a collection of 18th century paintings by such artists as Gainsborough, Lawrence, Ramsay, Stubbs and Zoffany. Set within the historic Sydney Pleasure Gardens, The Holburne has secured a national reputation as an outstanding museum which holds critically acclaimed exhibitions. Don’t miss exhibitions for 2023 include a new major exhibition looking at the role of portraiture in the process of marriage in the Renaissance of Northern and Southern Europe, Painted Love: Renaissance Marriage Portraits at The Holburne, from 26 May – 1 October 2023 JANE AUSTEN CENTRE, BATH Celebrating Bath’s most famous resident, The Jane Austen Centre offers a snapshot of life during Regency times and explores how living in this magnificent city affected Jane Austen’s life and writing. ‘Live’ Guides, costume, film, superb giftshop and an authentic period atmosphere await you, and don't forget to visit the Regency themed Tea Rooms on the 2nd floor for a pot of real leaf tea and a slice of home made cake with splendid rooftop views over the city. Plus don't miss the Jane Austen Festival taking place from the 8-17 September 2023 - Ten wonderful days of celebrating all things Austen in the beautiful city of Bath. → <strong>Great</strong><strong>West</strong><strong>Way</strong>.co.uk 31