Great Bedwyn Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Footpath crossing the tracks. A shortcut from the canal towpath past the church into the south end of the village. The buffer stop marks the end of the commuter line which runs between Bedwyn and London Paddington. Trains arriving at Bedwyn shunt onto this siding where they wait off the main line before heading back to London again.
Photo by Des Blenkinsopp (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Footpath crossing the tracks. A shortcut from the canal towpath past the church into the south end of the village. The buffer stop marks the end of the commuter line which runs between Bedwyn and London Paddington. Trains arriving at Bedwyn shunt onto this siding where they wait off the main line before heading back to London again.
Photo by Des Blenkinsopp (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Kennet & Avon Navigation: Beech Tree Walk Bridge 98 The lock behind the bridge is Lock No 63, Crofton Bottom Lock: sometimes it is given the same name as the bridge.
Paddington to the West Country railway, near Great Bedwyn Coming into view is a steam special train service from Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads. It is being hauled by a LNER Gresley Class A4 locomotive named 'Bittern' and numbered 60019. It is one minute ahead of schedule.
Bridge 99, Kennet and Avon Canal, near Crofton. This dilapidated and virtually useless bridge is said by some to be called 'New Bridge'. The Ordnance Survey don't agree saying that this one is New Bridge 1595422 It definitely has a small plaque with the number '99' affixed to it so that is what I shall call it. Bridge 99 is shown at difference places depending on which map one looks at. The OS 1:25K tallies with my GPS placing the bridge firmly in SU2663.

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Village Hotel Swindon

Village Hotel Swindon

4 out of 5
Shaw Ridge Leisure Park Swindon England
The price is AU$120 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$120
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swindon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Rooms are huge tv is great. Nice bar and coffee area

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Village Hotel Swindon
Norton Park Hotel, Spa & Manor House

Norton Park Hotel, Spa & Manor House

4 out of 5
Sutton Scotney Winchester England
The price is AU$165 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$165
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Winchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Staff were great, price for breakfast & drinks expensive

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Norton Park Hotel, Spa & Manor House
Regency Park Hotel

Regency Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Bowling Green Road Thatcham England
The price is AU$117 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$117
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Thatcham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre and Bedlam Paintball-Newbury ...
8/10 Very Good! (756 reviews)
Very clean and comfortable

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Regency Park Hotel
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The Bear

The Bear

2.5 out of 5
1 High St Marlborough England
Stay at this aparthotel in Marlborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions The Merchant's House Marlborough ...
7.4/10 Good! (15 reviews)
Great room and location. Friendly staff on arrival. Would stay again!

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

The Bear
Unique, Spacious, Self-Built Eco House with Huge Garden and Movie Room

Unique, Spacious, Self-Built Eco House with Huge Garden and Movie Room

Andover England
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Andover. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hawk Conservancy Trust and Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
This was our 2nd stay at this wonderful house. There is everything you could ever need here. We feel so safe and comfortable. The host's Mum Diana is such a lovely lady who is so thoughtful! It was a perfect 3 day family break where ages range from 6 to 85!

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Unique, Spacious, Self-Built Eco House with Huge Garden and Movie Room
Stunning Room Above Amazing Silks Pub

Stunning Room Above Amazing Silks Pub

2 out of 5
Main Rd Marlborough England
Stay at this apartment in Marlborough. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions The Merchant's House Marlborough and Barbury Castle Country Park ...
Stunning Room Above Amazing Silks Pub
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Popular places to visit

Nice for a walk and to see the sights with Silbury Hill just across the road and within walking distance to Avebury. The entrance is nice but you don’t get to see the full length - is only 3 galleries

West Kennet Long Barrow

You can find out about the history of Avebury with a trip to West Kennet Long Barrow. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

West Kennet Long Barrow

Avebury Stone Circle

After visiting Avebury Stone Circle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Avebury. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Avebury Stone Circle

Avebury Manor

You can find out about the history of Avebury with a stop at Avebury Manor. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Avebury Manor

The Merchant's House Marlborough

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at The Merchant's House Marlborough in Marlborough. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

The Merchant's House Marlborough

Silbury Hill

Find out about the history of Avebury with a stop at Silbury Hill. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Silbury Hill

West Kennet Ave

You can find out about the history of Avebury with a trip to West Kennet Ave. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

West Kennet Ave

Activities

Group standing near the rocks at Stonehenge in England

Simply Stonehenge Half- Day Trip from London

AU$127
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Simply Stonehenge Half- Day Trip from London
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour

From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour

AU$156
per adult
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour
Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol

Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol

AU$175
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol
Stonehenge & the Cotswolds from Bath

Stonehenge & the Cotswolds from Bath

AU$175
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Stonehenge & the Cotswolds from Bath
Half-Day Small-Group Tour to Stonehenge from Bath

Half-Day Small-Group Tour to Stonehenge from Bath, inc Entry

AU$138
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour to Stonehenge from Bath, inc Entry
Bath Abbey

Private Smartphone photography Walking Tour Around Bath

AU$78
per adult
Private Smartphone photography Walking Tour Around Bath
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