Trowbridge Things to Do

If you really do crave exercise then there's sure to be something here to suit—swimming (25m pool and kids pool), squash, tennis (floodlit), table tennis, bowls, badminton, weights, fitness classes, yoga, five-a-side, aerobics,... more

Situated between Bristol and Bath (four and a half miles from the city centre) Avon Valley Country Park is an excellent place to take your kids for a day out. They'll love it as everything has been geared towards youngsters. So... more

The Jane Austen Centre located in Gay Street where Jane Austen once lived, the permanent exhibition in this Georgian house offers a look at the life and times of Bath's most famous authoress. Staff give regular introductory tal... more

Formally opened in 1830, Royal Victoria Park was named after the young princess who was visiting Bath at the time. The park itself covers 57 acres and is overlooked by the famous Royal Crescent. Originally laid out as an arbore... more

Sally Lunn's is the oldest known house in Bath. The present timber-framed building dates from 1492 and Roman and Medieval remains have been found below the cellar floor. Sally Lunn, a young French girl, did not arrive until 168... more

Privately owned and located between the Theatre Royal and Kingsmead Square, Flan O'Briens serves Guinness Extra Cold in quantities unheard of. More intimate than it appears from the outside, the old wooden floor and tattered ba... more

As damp overcrowded cellars go, this often overlooked club is one of Bath's real gems. A network of cellars, a well-stocked bar, an intimate atmosphere and a mixed crowd ensure that it is always busy, but visitors to the city g... more

Situated, but well concealed, within the grounds of Bowood House is the adventure playground, a must for all those visiting with young families. The attraction has been established for nearly 25 years and is built from timber g... more

Built in 1881, St Mary's is particularly notable for its beautiful contemporary frescoes - scenes from the life of St Mary but depicted using elements from local buildings or occasions. The church is simply and lovingly decorat... more

The Botanical Gardens can be found on the north side of Victoria Park. The gardens were formed in 1887 and house a huge array of plants over nine acres of land. The gardens include what is believed to be the largest collection... more