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SPRING
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KEYNSHAM
Using bus services 532 and 533 you can get to the Avon Valley
Railway about a a mile and half away with its exciting steam
train outings and events for all the family. More information
on getting there here.
BATH
- How about a day out to see the city from its glorious
skyline, visit up to three great attractions and help to protect
the environment? The single adult fare of £19.95 on the
super-green, eco-bus Heritage Hopper allows up to four
children to go free, and can last all day. That might
sound a lot if there are two or more adults, but you get a wonderful
bus tour, jumping on and off as you like, and (if you have the
stamina!) can visit all of the following - glorious Prior
Park Landscape Gardens, the atmospheric American
Museum and the treasures in the exquisite setting of the Holburne
Museum. Such a richly filled day out would normally cost around
three times as much. Buses depart from right outside the station
- go to the City Sightseeing Office for tickets, or call 01225
833422 for more details.
- Hooked on Jane Austen - books, films or both? Or just want to
know more about Darcy's wet shirt?* Head for The Museum of
Costume at the magnificent Assembly Rooms for Jane Austen:
Film and Fashion which has the actual costumes worn by Gwyneth
Paltrow, Kate Winslet, Emma Thompson et al, side by side with
contemporary historical exhibits. Luscious. www.museumofcostume.co.uk.
(*cult moment in BBC production of Pride and Prejudice if you
really didn't know !)
BRADFORD
ON AVON
- This fascinating historic town is such a joy to visit,
you hardly need a special reason to go, but if you do, look out
for special openings of the town's Secret Gardens this
July and August - there are a only a few days when you will be
able to do this - check www.bradfordonavon.com,
or ring the charming and helpful team in the Tourist Information
Office on 01225 865797. The wonderful Millenium Tapestries
will be on show again in Holy Trinity Church this summer for those
who may have missed them last year.
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