Half an hour from Bath, Salisbury and Swindon, Devizes makes an ideal day out destination. The town’s rich history makes it a treasure in the heart of Wiltshire.
Devizes Visitor Centre provides an excellent introduction to the town, housing an interactive exhibition, gift shop and tourist information centre where staff will be able to point you to the many places of interest.
Dating back to the 11th century, Devizes is filled with history, from its medieval street plan and Norman churches to Georgian architecture and the Kennet and Avon Canal.
The canal cuts through the town and no visit would be complete without seeing the Caen Hill Lock Flight, a staircase of 29 locks and a marvel of engineering. More on the heritage of the canal can be found at the Canal Museum.
Devizes is also home to the Wiltshire Heritage Museum, a “designated” museum with a highly respected collection spread over 8 galleries. These include a medieval gallery and prehistoric collections with some of the most important objects associated with Stonehenge and Avebury.
Added to this are many fine pubs, eating places and specialist shops tucked away in courtyards and old alleyways, not forgetting the bustling Thursday market. Population 12,000
Attraction
Broadleas Gardens Charitable Trust Ltd
Caen Hill Locks
Kennet and Avon Canal Museum
Market Lavington Museum
Wiltshire Heritage Museum
Budget
Travelodge Devizes *book online*
Camping
Caravan Park
Care Home
Church
St James
St John the Baptist Church
Classes
Council
Dentist
Dental Health Practice
Dental Practice
Market Place Dental Practice
Doctor
Courtyard Surgery
Lansdowne Surgery
Southbroom Surgery
St James Surgery
Estate Agent
Allen & Harris
Atwell Martin
Dreweatt Neate
Halifax Property Services
Hunt Houses
Philip O'Shea
Straker & Co
Golf Club
Holiday Park
Inn
Market
Pub and Bar
Bear Hotel
Bell By The Green
Bridge Inn
Cavalier
Dolphin
George & Dragon
Lamb Inn
Old Crown
Southgate Inn
The Moonrakers
Three Crowns
White Bear
Restaurant
Bridge Inn
Bridge Inn
Franco's Ristorante
George & Dragon
Merlins
Millstream
Raven Inn
Southgate Inn
Three Crowns
Tino's Pizzeria
White Bear
School
Dauntsey's School
Southbroom Infant School
Solicitor
Taxi
Ace Taxis
Devizes Taxis
Freeway Vehicle Hire
R H Reeves Taxis
Vet
Sports Clubs
Devizes (Men's Hockey)
Devizes (Women's Hockey)
Devizes Budokwai Karate Club (Martial Arts)
Devizes CC (Cricket)
Devizes Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Devizes LTC (Tennis)
Devizes Rugby Club (Rugby Union)
Devizes VC (Volleyball)
Salisbury Plain Area Mountain Bikers (Cycling)
Shops
Devizes Books
The Well Wisher Bookshop Ltd
Bowshers
Boots
Townsends Garden Centre
Rangebourne Pet Care
Nixon & Shaw
Cyan
Philip Robinson
Carphone Warehouse
Thorntons
Wine Street Gallery
Handel House Gallery
Holland and Barratt
Plank's Farm Shop
Specsavers
Antiques
Frantiques 14
Upstairs Downstairs
Mead Margaret
Activities
Mill Farm Trout Lakes(Fishing)
Marlborough Downs Mountain Boarding(Skate Boarding)
Places to Stay near Devizes
The Black Swan (0.15 miles)
The Black Swan Hotel (0.15 miles)
"Olde Worlde" 17th Century Hotel, where there is always a warm and friendly welcome, We serve freshly prepared quality food in our dining room or informally you may dine overlooking ... More
Castle Hotel (0.16 miles)
Situated in the heart of the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, Devizes is a fascinating town to explore from the comfort of the Grade II listed Castle Hotel. Visit the famous flight of 29 locks on the Kennet ... More | visit website
Travelodge Devizes (0.92 miles)
Travelodge Devizes is close to Wiltshire Heritage Museum (1 mile), The Wharf (2 miles), Caen Hill Locks (4 miles) and Bowood House (8 miles). Bristol Airport is 33 miles away and Bristol Airport is 8 ... More | visit website
Embrea (1.09 miles)
Centrally situated for Stonehenge, Avebury, Salisbury, City of Bath, Bowood Country House and Longleat Safari Park. Caen Hill Locks are within walking distance,. as are the Roundway Downs with its ... More
George & Dragon Inn (1.49 miles)
Vine Cottage B&B (2.01 miles)
The Green Dragon (4.46 miles)
The Bell Inn (4.69 miles)
The Bell Inn is an 18th century, grade II listed coaching inn located in the beautiful village of Great Cheverell. The property dates back to 1740 when conducting business as a drovers inn and appears ... More | visit website
Old Manor (The) (4.95 miles)
The village is on the northern edges of Salisbury Plain set in an Area of ... More | visit website
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