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.
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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.
Village Hotel Swindon

Village Hotel Swindon

4 out of 5
Shaw Ridge Leisure Park Swindon England
The price is 1.875.107 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
1.875.107 ₫
2.250.129 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
Great stay as always here

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Village Hotel Swindon
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

4 out of 5
Pipers Way Swindon England
The price is 1.574.068 ₫ per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
1.574.068 ₫
1.888.882 ₫ total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Swindon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (520 reviews)
Good room. Excellent value.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon
Regency Park Hotel

Regency Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Bowling Green Road Thatcham England
The price is 1.967.585 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
1.967.585 ₫
2.361.103 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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 Kennet Leisure ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (766 reviews)
Very good pool and spa area

Reviewed on 28 Feb 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 ...
The Bear
Suite Life Serviced Apartments

Suite Life Serviced Apartments

4 out of 5
3A Charnwood Court Swindon England
Stay at this apartment in Swindon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Swindon Arts Centre and Wyvern Theatre are located ...
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Stone Circle Glamping

Stone Circle Glamping

2 out of 5
Larkhill Rd Durrington England
Stay at this cabin in Salisbury. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Stonehenge and Durrington Walls are located nearby.
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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

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

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

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

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

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Field between woods, Shalbourne. Amongst coverts for gamebirds.
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Shalbourne