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THE OLD BELL HOTEL

THE OLD BELL HOTEL, Malmesbury

 balhannah Says:  The Old Bell Inn, is located opposite the entrance to the Malmesbury Abbey. Built in 1220 and reputed to be the oldest purpose built hotel in England, part's date back to the 13th Century (a window), which may have been part of the old castle. It is "pretty as picture" and... 

MALMESBURY ABBEY

MALMESBURY ABBEY, Malmesbury

 balhannah Says:  Located in the centre of Malmesbury is "The Abbey."I really didn't know the Abbey was there, until I starting walking in the park, and found the Abbey entrance gate, a very strong building!I walked in through, and there before me, was this beautiful Abbey. The one I viewed,... 

THE MARKET CROSS

THE MARKET CROSS, Malmesbury

 balhannah Says:  Another Town, and another Market Cross in the centre of Town. It was built in 1490, thought to be with stone from the recently ruined Abbey.Was everybody happy about the building of this Market Cross, I wonder?It was described as a "right costly piece of work," built just to... 

Abbey and Abbey House Gardens

Abbey and Abbey House Gardens, Malmesbury

 DEBBBEDB Says:  While we didn't go away this weekend, we did go a few places locally...Again it was beautiful and sunny. After all of that we went to Malmesbury. Saw the Abbey House Gardens and the Abbey. The garden is private, run by an eccentric couple. They planted 2000 roses in the year... 

Hotels  

Whatley Manor

 1 Review and 171 Opinions  This old Manor has been revamped with an eclectic mix of Ethnic, Asian and English but some how it... 

Restaurants  

The Rajah: Don't miss this Indian restaurant

The Rajah: Don't miss this Indian restaurant, Malmesbury

 NoodleT Says:  An Indian restaurant in a fourteenth century building next to Malmesbury Abbey. Korai Chicken - a really tasty curry sauce and tenber bbq'd chicken pieces. 

The Smoking dog: Somewhere to sit in the Summer

The Smoking dog: Somewhere to sit in the Summer, Malmesbury

 NoodleT Says:  This is a good old English pub with a large garden out the back which is great to sit in during the summer. Food is served as well. 

The Whole Hog: Great choice of fresh food

The Whole Hog: Great choice of fresh food, Malmesbury

 NoodleT Says:  This is a really nice restaurant and pub that's suitable for both couples and larger groups. It is preferable to book in advance for dinner. The cuisine is mainly English and includes meals such as lamb with mint sauce, salmon, beef and chicken. 

Shopping  

The Blue Door: Art work

The Blue Door: Art work, Malmesbury

 NoodleT Says:  This is my favourite shop in Malmesbury and it sells really unusual gifts and art work by the owner. Whenever you go there you'll always want to buy something. Local art is easily available in Malmesbury either at the Blue Door or sometimes it is on display at the... 

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 This is a good old English pub with a large garden out the back which is great to sit in during the summer. Food is served as well. 

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 Malmesbury (it's spelt wrong here) is a great little town. There is an Abbey that was first recorded as being here in about 850 and plenty of unusual gift shops. There are also lots of pleasant pubs... 

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Whatley Weekend

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 After a nice drive through the country side an unforgettable horseride I get ready for a fantastic meal. 

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MALMESBURY AND THE ABBEY

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 Malmesbury is a market town located in the southern Cotswolds in the county of Wiltshire, England. Home to Malmesbury Abbey and the site of an Iron Age fort, it is the oldest borough in England,... 

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