About Devizes

Devizes is a bustling market town set in the beautiful Wiltshire downs. It is full of history and character, having over 500 listed buildings and featuring the largest market place in the west of England. The Kennet and Avon canal runs to the north of the town and is notable for the Caen Hill Locks, the steepest flight of locks in the world. Devizes is also home to Wadworth brewery; founded in 1875 the company has an enviable tradition in the brewing of fine beers and still delivers to local pubs by means of dray carts pulled by shire horses.

Places of Interest

The Bear Hotel in Devizes has live jazz on most Friday and Saturday nights and admission is often free.

The village of Lacock, used in the filming of the BBC production of Pride and Prejudice, is 12 miles away and features Lacock Abbey, once the home of Fox Talbot, the father of modern photography, and one of the locations for the first Harry Potter film.

The world famous Stonehenge is only 17 miles away by road.

The city of Bath is a must see with its Roman baths and stunning Georgian architecture.

Stourhead, one of the locations for the 2005 film Pride and Prejudice, is owned by the National Trust and is well worth a visit with its Palladian mansion and beautifully landscaped grounds.

Longleat House and Safari Park has something for all the family.

The ancient city of Salisbury is less than an hour's drive away and is best known for its 13th century cathedral which has Britain's tallest spire.