Travel Wessex

Bath Literature Festival

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:07:29 GMT

This popular festival is being held between the 2nd of March and 11th March this year. It will be the biggest ever this year!!!!!

Winchester Real Ale & Cider Festival

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:26:34 GMT

16th and 17th March 2012. Right in the centre of Winchester in the Guildhall.

This event will feature nearly eighty different real ales, ciders, perries and foreign bottled beers. Quite a selection!

Moretonhampstead Festival of Food Drink and the Arts

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:48:41 GMT

Moretonhampstead - gateway to Dartmoor. This interesting town is holding its Festival on 10 March 2012. Worth a visit if you are in the area.

Advance Notice - Devizes International Street Festival

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:28:16 GMT

and it is FREE!

A festival of street music and theatre will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 27th August 2012 between 10.30am and 6.30pm.

Advance Notice Mayfest Isle of Wight

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:12:30 GMT

Mayfest is an Old English May Day celebration. Great fun. If you are a resident or a visitor this is pleasant weekend - Friday April 29th to Monday May 2nd 2012. The festival will be held on Yarmouth Green, Yarmouth.

Jurassic Jog Training Ride

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:55:15 GMT

will be held on 26th February 2012 starting at Daggers Gate, Lulworth, Dorset. Organised by the Endurance GB Wessex Group who are dedicated to providing competition, training and development opportunities in endurance horse riding that will appeal to all levels of rider from beginner to world class.

The FORD Show & The Great Western Autojumble

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:47:48 GMT

will be held on 11th and 12th February. Two shows in one!!!!

Come and see the Ford's that were used in 'Downton Abbey' and the film 'The War Horse'.

Besides so much more!!! Not just for the car buffs!

Top 25 Hotels

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:21:32 GMT

Trip Advisor has just announced the winners of the Traveller's Choice Awards Hotels 2012 in the United Kingdom.

Five of these winners are in Wessex Hotels.

They are:

At No 5 -

The Crimdon Dene Hotel, Torquay, Devon.
This hotel also has an amazing 10.0 as a review rating!!!! Location, Location, Location!!!!

At No 6 -

Yeoldon House Hotel, Bideford, Devon.
This lovely Victorian Country Hotel overlooks the River Torridge.

At No 8 -

Shelley's, Lynmouth, Devon
Has an incredible review rating of 9.3 and overlooks the Bay!

At No 10 -

Bath House, Chard, Somerset.
Another lovely little hotel with an amazing review rating of 10.0!!!

At No 12 -

Cary Court Torquay, Devon.
With a fantastic review rating of 9.2, the hotel is close to the harbourside entertainment area.

Traveller's Choice Awards say a lot and with 5 of these hotels in the top 12, Wessex has great accommotation values!

If you are thinking if staying in the areas of Torquay, Bideford, Lynmouth or Chard, it would not be a bad idea to book fairly soon. With this accolade these hotels will book out quickly!

The Watercress Line

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:12:47 GMT

2012 The Watercress Line celebrates its 35th Annniversary. Congratulations to all the staff and volunteers who make this railway possible.

Check out their special events for this year, plenty for everyone from tots to nineties.

Thought about joining the volunteers? All sorts of people needed from folk to tend to station gardens to those who drive the trains! Time - from one day a week to whatever you have time for. Have a look, you could find a whole new interest.

Hartland Abbey Snowdrop weekend

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:18:49 GMT

Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th February 11 am until 4pm. These little plants come up every year to delight us and herald the spring. Some of these bulbs were planted hundreds of years ago!!! A feast of snowdrops from the Walled Garden to the Sea!

Hedge Laying Competition Isle of Wight

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:48:51 GMT

An old art and a competition of skill!

The 20th Annual Competition will be held on 25th February 2012 from 10am until 3.30pm at New Barn Farm, Calbourne.

Lots of prizes for competitors. Spectators welcome, so come and watch this ancient art in practice both with machine and hand tools.

Hambledon Valentine Walk 6.5 miles

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:23:02 GMT

What about a romantic walk for Valentine's Day and the McMillan Cancer Charity???

This walk is one through an Area of Outstanding Beauty, a picturesque wander along a village street, past a Saxon church, a vineyeard and two cricket grounds. Hambledon saw the birth of cricket.

Although the walk is not that long it is not suitable for children apparently and sadly wheelchairs cannot climb over stiles.

Advance Notice - Combe Martin Carnival

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:06:12 GMT

There will be a Carnival at Combe Martin this year!! What great news. Congratulations to the new Committee.

Their website has not been updated yet but the Carnival in 2012 will be held between the 5th to 10th August.

Combe Martin is a delightful seaside village in North Devon. Not a bad idea to have a short break in this area during the Carnival.

Surviving the Stone Age

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:06:12 GMT

Are you a "Time Team" fan? Do you wonder what it would be like to live in the Stone Age? Now is your chance!! Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum have exhibitions and workshops on surviving the Stone Age from 20th January to 12th May.

Trowbridge Festival

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:50:49 GMT

the new name for the old Trowbridge Village Pump Festival back with us after a year's absence. Congratulations to the organisers for a job well done. Good to see the festival back. Music with Roots is the theme and the line up is already building. Check it out! Booking is already available online.

best shoes and boots

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:07:44 GMT

Your best shoes and boots and other footwear for fashion or leisure

Cowes Week 2012

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:32:04 GMT

will be held this year between 11th to 18th August. Later this year to avoid a clash with the Olympic sailing events in Portland, Dorset.

Cowes Week is a wonderful event for those taking part and for spectators. Book your holidays now - at work and your accommodation. Don't forget the ferry, that is going to be booked out early for vehicles!

Pancake Races Yarmouth Isle of Wight

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:49:54 GMT

This annual event will be held this year on 21st February in the Square.

Blackmore Vale, Dorset, Half Marathon 2012

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:20:49 GMT

The 20th Half Marathon will be held on Sunday 5th February 2012 starting and finishing at Bishop Caundle Playing Fields on the A3030. closing date 3rd February or when 650 entries have been made.

Running alongside is a Fun Run, 5.25 miles.

Wells Bishop's Palace and Gardens

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:52:48 GMT

Re opens on 11th February 2012.

January has seen a massive amount of preparation of the gardens for the new season that starts with half term events.

This place is so lovely, several visits a year at different times is such a pleasure.

Best Luggage and Backpacks

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:02:34 GMT

The best luggage and backpacks, suitcases and travel bags are essential for holiday travel. They should be light weight for easy carrying.

Weymouth 2012

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:49:26 GMT

In 2012 Weymouth is going to be a very busy place with all the Olympic Saling events going on in nearby Portland.

If you intend to visit Weymouth next year for a break, it would be a good idea to book accommodation now!!!!

Love Weymouth, so many people do. It is not surprising, there are so many attractions from shopping in those little shops, to taking the kids on the beach, visiting the quay etc. Weymouth is wonderful on a sunny day, but there is so much to do a rainy day is not noticed!

If you want to watch the sailing events a good place would be the cliffs above Portland. Stunning view! Free too!!!

Exploring Winchester High Street

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:31:09 GMT

Exploring Winchester High Street is a delight unto itself, the ancient, the modern and the unique shopping experience

Walking trails that cross more than one county

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:05:35 GMT

Walking trails that cross more than one county. long distance footpaths that cross county boundaries in the south west of England

Best Bicycles and gear

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 07:10:38 GMT

Best bicycles and gear - cyclists can be found all over the region happily riding their bikes. Do you want a new one?

Best gadgets,

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 07:08:39 GMT

Best gadgets gadgets gadgets finds all the latest cutting edge technology on the market.

Two Castles Way

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 06:50:58 GMT

Two Castles Way is a walking trail in Devon that connects Okehampton Castle and Launcerston Castle over the border in Cornwall

The Templer Way

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 06:47:43 GMT

The Templer Way celebrates Devon's industrial past. It runs over the old Haytor granite tramway through Bovey Tracey and along the Stover Cana.l

East Devon Way

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 06:26:57 GMT

The East Devon Way wanders over delightful countryside through attractive villages in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Hampshire

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 04:23:09 GMT

Hampshire in South west England is a county of captivating contrasts, downland, chalk streams. forest , small villages, towns and port cities.

Belstone

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:48:34 GMT

Belstone, a charming village on the edge of Dartmoor, a centre for walking or touring Dartmoor, close to the Tarka Trail

Cycling in Devon

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:19:53 GMT

Go cycling in Devon, take a holiday, weekend break, or day out. Cross moorland or take a mountain bike ride. May be a family day out in lovely Devon lanes

Cycling in Hampshire

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 04:47:03 GMT

Cycling in Hampshire is a wonderful experience, so many routes, so much wonderful countryside to explore, chalk downs, New Forest, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and pretty villages.

Best Hiking Gear

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 08:13:18 GMT

Hiking, or walking, is a very popular pastime but it does need the best hiking gear,

Sticklepath

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:53:37 GMT

Sticklepath Fireshow is something else again

best flights southwest England

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 07:26:36 GMT

Best flights southwest England, the lovely Wessex counties of Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Wiltshire and Somerset..

Best Camping Gear

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 02:24:17 GMT

Best Camping Gear is for the walker, hiker or cyclists who love to spend time in the outdoors.

Your own Website

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 07:31:53 GMT

The most positive way of owning your own website, your success.

Winnall Moors Nature Reserve

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:00:11 GMT

Winnall Moors Nature Reserve is so close to the city.

Hyde Abbey

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:00:28 GMT

Hyde Abbey Winchester no longer exists except for the gatehouse

St Marys Abbey Winchester

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 03:24:41 GMT

St Marys Abbey Winchester is also known as Nunnaminster. Little of it remains now except the building in Abbey Park and the foundations under the park,

Weymouth

Sun, 22 May 2011 07:17:47 GMT

Weymouth a favourite seaside resort on the south coast of Dorset

Your Best DVDs CDs

Sat, 21 May 2011 02:11:08 GMT

Your best DVDs CDs - plenty of holiday music for you.