Malmesbury
Things to do in Malmesbury, Wiltshire
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Malmesbury has enough hotels and guest houses to serve as a comfortable base, with several strongly rated options. Whatley Manor reaches 4.7 stars from 652 reviews, while the Old Bell Hotel—a substantial establishment by the review count—sits at 4.5 from over a thousand. The Horse & Groom Inn and The Radnor Arms both rate 4.6. There are two campsites in the area as well: Whychurch Farm and Down on the Farm, both highly rated from modest numbers of reviews.
For eating, there is genuine choice. The Birdcage, Roost Restaurant and Jackdaws Coffee House all rate 4.6, with The Birdcage drawing particular volume at 636 reviews. The Spice Merchant and The Summer Cafe both rate 4.4. The Malmesbury Garden Centre offers food too, rated 4.0 from over 400 reviews. This spread suggests visitors can find everything from coffee to a proper meal without difficulty.
The Athelstan Museum rates 4.7 from 97 reviews and offers local history. For something more active, Baboon Adventures runs offroad electric scooter tours aimed at families—an unusual way to explore the area if the weather cooperates. Beyond that, there is enough here to anchor a visit, though most visitors will likely venture into the wider surroundings as part of their stay.
Where to stay in Malmesbury(7)
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Maunditts House
Little Somerford, Malmesbury
Mayfield House Hotel & Restaurant
Crudwell, Malmesbury
Old Bell Hotel
Abbey Row, Malmesbury
The Horse & Groom Inn
The Street, Malmesbury
The Kings Arms Hotel
29 High St, Malmesbury
The Radnor Arms
Main Road, Malmesbury
Whatley Manor
Easton Grey, Malmesbury
Things to Do in Malmesbury(2)
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Where to Eat in Malmesbury(14)
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Attractions Near Malmesbury
All attractions in Malmesbury →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Malmesbury.
6 mi
Westonbirt The National Arboretum
Tetbury · ⭐ 4.7
REME Museum
Chippenham
7 mi
Wiltshire Ceramic Studio
Chippenham · ⭐ 5.0
7 mi
Rein and Shine
Braydon · ⭐ 4.5
8 mi
Cotswold Country Park and Beach
Cirencester · ⭐ 4.2
8 mi
Cotswold Water Park & Beach
Cirencester · ⭐ 4.2
8 mi
Drive-Tech Ltd
Chippenham · ⭐ 4.9
9 mi
Olympiad Leisure Centre
Chippenham · ⭐ 3.8
Camping in Malmesbury(2)
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Burton Hill Caravan & Camping Park
⭐ 4.8
Whychurch Farm
⭐ 4.8 · from £30/night
Down on the Farm
⭐ 4.7 · from £20/night
Rouselands Farm Camping
⭐ 4.9 · from £17/night
Tetbury Camping at the Holford Arms
⭐ 4.5
Park Farm Campsite
⭐ 4.9 · from £20/night
Bella's Thoroughfare
⭐ 4.9 · from £20/night
Plough Lane Caravan Site
⭐ 4.4 · from £60/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Malmesbury
All cottages in Malmesbury →The Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £641
The Mill Lodge
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,017
Willow Parlour
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,520
Drovers Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £587
Tanglin Farm - Wonky Donkey
1 bed · sleeps 5 · from £443
The Old Stables
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £383
Westonbirt Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £323
Gladwyn Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £787
Common questions about Malmesbury
How many campsites are there in Malmesbury?
We list 2 campsites in and around Malmesbury, of which 2 take tents and 1 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Malmesbury have electric hook-up?
2 of the 2 campsites we list in Malmesbury offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Malmesbury?
We list 7 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Malmesbury.
What is there to do in Malmesbury?
We list 2 attractions and things to do in and around Malmesbury.
Where can I eat in Malmesbury?
We list 14 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Malmesbury.
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