Local Attractions
Bath Abbey
Norbin Farm is superbly located for anyone wanting to visit Bath, Wiltshire, the Cotswolds, or the south-west of England. We're situated on the southern tip of the Cotswold hills, just fifteen minutes' drive away from the city of Bath, and roughly half an hour's drive from a wealth of other attractions.
Bath
Steeped in history from the Roman era right up to the present day, the beautiful Georgian city of Bath is a day out in itself. In the city centre, the roman baths, pump rooms, Thermae Spa, and the abbey are all close to each other; allow a day and take time to explore the roman baths museum before moving on to the abbey and finishing off with some shopping!
Bath is a small city with a compact city centre (packed with interesting little shops), so it's easy for sightseers to walk between most of the city's major attractions. But if you'd like to take in the sights at a more leisurely pace, there are several open-top bus tours which will guide you around the city. Boat trips along the river Avon are also available.
The Local Area
Corsham Court
Corsham has the picturesque stone buildings and quiet main street that you'd expect from a Cotswold market town — it's a great place to shop or pick up provisions for a trip further afield.
To the east of the the town, the house and gardens of Corsham Court are also well worth a visit, although we recommend you check the Corsham Court website for opening hours before visiting.
Bradford-on-Avon is an attractive town with buildings dating back to the 1600's, including a saxon church and tithe barn. The Kennet and Avon canal runs through the town on its way from Devizes to Bath — narrow boats and cycles are available to hire for trips along the canal.
We suggest allowing half a day to visit either Corsham or Bradford-on-Avon.
Wiltshire
Avebury stone circle
The county of Wiltshire — stretching from Malmesbury in the north to Salisbury and Longleat in the south — is full of pretty villages and historic sites.
Lacock: timeless and untouched, Lacock village stands at the gates of Lacock abbey, which was founded in 1232. The village is famous as a location for films such as Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Delicious cream teas are also available!
Generally regarded as 'the prettiest village in England', Castle Combe is situated in a deep, wooded valley — peaceful, secluded, and utterly charming. Village pubs serve food, and there are lovely country walks to be taken through the surrounding woods and farmland.
Avebury & Stonehenge: exemplary of the historic sites dotted across Wiltshire, the stone circles of Avebury in the north and Stonehenge in the south are two ancient attractions that are definitely worth visiting.
Stonehenge, the better know of the two, is a few miles outside Salisbury and roughly forty-five minute's drive from Norbin Farm. Avebury is less well-know but much grander (large enough to contain a village!), and closer at about thirty minute's drive away. Avebury stone circle is the centre of a wider landscape of prehistoric monuments including West Kennet long barrow and the impressive man-made Silbury hill. Allow a full day to explore the area.
