— THINGS TO DO & SEE —
Things to do…
Please note that due to COVID social distancing restrictions many venues and events are open only by pre booked timed slots - we strongly advise you to book ahead to avoid disappointment.
Castle Combe Race Circuit
An exhilarating day out can be had at Castle Combe Circuit, with lots of options from driving a single seater formula Ford round the famous track to driving your own car. There is plenty of space for drivers to park their trailers here off road in our yard. The circuit is a five minute drive from Hill House.
Badminton Horse Trials
World class three day eventing held every year - usually the first weekend in May. Book early as this is our busiest time of year. We are happy to do early starts for riders, and our yard is big enough to take horse boxes or lorries.
Simulated Game Shooting
Shooting School UK is located five minutes away from Hill House, Edward Notley-Kent is a wonderful teacher for a beginner, and equally a seasoned gun can still glean much from his years of experience. End your day with some of Edward’s special Damson Gin!
25 Shots £45 per person
50 Shots £65 per person
Prices are based on two sharing and include clays, cartridges, tuition and equipment hire.
Beaufort Polo Club
It’s hard to imagine anything more English than a game of Polo, the Festival of Polo - usually the second weekend in June is a wonderful opportunity to get to know the game as well as seeing countryside pursuits celebrated. Take a picnic and sit pitch-side!
The club also provides 1:1 tuition through their Polo School.
Giffords Circus
An opera singer, a band, bareback horses, vintage caravans all handpainted in their special livery, exquisite vintage style costumes and the charming Tweedy the clown bring visitors back year after year. The circus tours the Cotswolds from Spring to the end of Summer… you might want to run away with them!
Walking
There are magnificent walks straight out of the door of Hill House - several of which follow the Macmillan Way. Your hosts will happily suggest routes to suit your energy levels and provide you with maps and fill your water bottles! Geocaching can add another level of interest to your walk - there are many hidden locally.
Places to visit…
Castle Combe
Walk from Hill House through the valley to this unspoilt English village made famous in so many films. Reward yourself with a stop at one of two nice pubs!
Lacock
A short drive away is Lacock, a beautiful village owned and maintained by the National trust - don’t miss the Abbey and it’s grounds - the scene of many period dramas and famous for being used to film Harry Potter! The Red Lion does an excellent pub lunch with a roaring open fire in colder months.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock-abbey-fox-talbot-museum-and-village
Bath
A twenty minute drive brings you to the middle of Bath where you can see several thousand years of history in one small area! From the Roman Baths to the Georgian architecture to boutique shops and museums - there is plenty to happily fill a day.
Stourhead
Slightly further afield you will find Stourhead - one of our family favourites! This beautiful 18th century landscape garden (by Capability Brown) is peppered with the most delightful temples and grottos - and is the perfect place to take a picnic; though the Spreadeagle pub on the estate is a good option too! A visit here can easily be combined with a trip to Stonehenge.
Stonehenge
It needs no introduction - but there is something rather special about standing close to the famous stones!
Tetbury
Twenty minutes up the road you will find this delightful town - full of super places to eat and a splendid selection of antique shops - combine this trip with a visit to Westonbirt Arboretum or Highgrove Gardens