Baydon Travel Guide

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Membury Hillfort - the ramparts A view of the ramparts that surround this 34 acre iron-age hillfort near its south entrance. It stands on clay with flints on a chalk subsoil which today is mostly cultivated alongside woodland 256790. Located just half a mile south-west of Membury Services on the M4 motorway, the hillfort is one of the most ancient sites in the region (the Berkshire-Wiltshire border bisects the fort). Roman-British pottery fragments were found here by excavations between 1977-87. But significant finds have also included flint artefacts from the mesolithic era (8000-4000 BC) which followed the last ice age, and flint tools from the neolithic era (4000-2000 BC) prior to the iron age. http://www.digitaldigging.co.uk/maps/wiltshire/hillforts/hillforts_ia_wiltshire_membury_hillfort.html. See other views at SU3075 and Gallery at: https://www.geograph.org.uk/gallery/iron_age_hillforts_9959
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Membury Hillfort - the ramparts A view of the ramparts that surround this 34 acre iron-age hillfort near its south entrance. It stands on clay with flints on a chalk subsoil which today is mostly cultivated alongside woodland 256790. Located just half a mile south-west of Membury Services on the M4 motorway, the hillfort is one of the most ancient sites in the region (the Berkshire-Wiltshire border bisects the fort). Roman-British pottery fragments were found here by excavations between 1977-87. But significant finds have also included flint artefacts from the mesolithic era (8000-4000 BC) which followed the last ice age, and flint tools from the neolithic era (4000-2000 BC) prior to the iron age. http://www.digitaldigging.co.uk/maps/wiltshire/hillforts/hillforts_ia_wiltshire_membury_hillfort.html. See other views at SU3075 and Gallery at: https://www.geograph.org.uk/gallery/iron_age_hillforts_9959
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Membury Hillfort approach – ‘sheep may safely graze’ This is the slope up which the enemy would have had to climb in order to attack this iron-age hillfort from the south. The tops of the trees on the ramparts which surround the fort can be seen beyond the nearest tall clump. The fort itself covers an area of 34 acres and this large feature on which it stands consists of clay with flints on a chalk subsoil. Located just half a mile south-west of Membury Services on the M4 motorway, the hillfort is one of the most ancient sites in the region (the Berkshire-Wiltshire border bisects the fort). Roman-British pottery fragments were found here by excavations between 1977-87. But significant finds have also included flint artefacts from the mesolithic era (8000-4000 BC) which followed the last ice age, and flint tools from the neolithic era (4000-2000 BC) prior to the iron age. http://www.digitaldigging.co.uk/maps/wiltshire/hillforts/hillforts_ia_wiltshire_membury_hillfort.html. See other views at SU3075 and Gallery at: https://www.geograph.org.uk/gallery/iron_age_hillforts_9959
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Farmland, Balak Farm Looking across the valley to the wooded hillside at Membury House.
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Farmland above Witcha Field just below Balak Farm, descending to Witcha Copse.
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De Vere Cotswold Water Park

De Vere Cotswold Water Park

4 out of 5
Lake 6 Spine Road East Cirencester England
The price is ฿3,186 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
฿3,186
฿3,823 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cirencester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Very good stay

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

De Vere Cotswold Water Park
Village Hotel Swindon

Village Hotel Swindon

4 out of 5
Shaw Ridge Leisure Park Swindon England
The price is ฿2,217 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
฿2,217
฿2,661 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swindon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Rooms are huge tv is great. Nice bar and coffee area

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Village Hotel Swindon
Regency Park Hotel

Regency Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Bowling Green Road Thatcham England
The price is ฿2,172 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
฿2,172
฿2,607 total
13 Feb - 14 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Thatcham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre and Bedlam Paintball-Newbury ...
8/10 Very Good! (755 reviews)
Very clean and comfortable

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Regency Park Hotel
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The Bear

The Bear

2.5 out of 5
1 High St Marlborough England
Stay at this aparthotel in Marlborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions The Merchant's House Marlborough ...
7.4/10 Good! (15 reviews)
Great room and location. Friendly staff on arrival. Would stay again!

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

The Bear
The Lakes By YOO

The Lakes By YOO

5 out of 5
Coln Park, Claydon Pike Lechlade England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lechlade. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Sailing Lake and Conservation Lake are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (35 reviews)
A lovely stay from arrival to departure. Staff done an exceptional job with making us feel so welcome by going above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and making my partner’s birthday so special. Lakes by Yoo truly feels like a home away from home and I would I highly recommended. Thank you ...

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

The Lakes By YOO
Suite Life Serviced Apartments

Suite Life Serviced Apartments

4 out of 5
3A Charnwood Court Swindon England
Stay at this apartment in Swindon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Swindon Arts Centre and Wyvern Theatre are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (24 reviews)
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The room was clean and tidy and very comfortable Only a few minor problems. Tap in kitchen area was leaking quite badly and the tv reception was bad on itv stations. There should have been netflix access but this didn't seem to work. Location and parking was good. It might not be a good location ...

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Suite Life Serviced Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Nice for a walk and to see the sights with Silbury Hill just across the road and within walking distance to Avebury. The entrance is nice but you don’t get to see the full length - is only 3 galleries

West Kennet Long Barrow

You can find out about the history of Avebury with a trip to West Kennet Long Barrow. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

West Kennet Long Barrow

Avebury Stone Circle

After visiting Avebury Stone Circle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Avebury. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Avebury Stone Circle

The Merchant's House Marlborough

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at The Merchant's House Marlborough in Marlborough. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

The Merchant's House Marlborough

Avebury Manor

You can find out about the history of Avebury with a stop at Avebury Manor. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Avebury Manor

Silbury Hill

Find out about the history of Avebury with a stop at Silbury Hill. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Silbury Hill

West Kennet Ave

You can find out about the history of Avebury with a trip to West Kennet Ave. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

West Kennet Ave

Things to do

Roman Bath & Ancient Stonehenge Full-Day Tour

Roman Bath & Ancient Stonehenge Full-Day Tour

฿3,031
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Roman Bath & Ancient Stonehenge Full-Day Tour
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Full-Day Tour

Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Day Tour with Expert Guide

฿4,153
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Day Tour with Expert Guide
Stonehenge Admission Ticket

Stonehenge Admission Ticket

฿1,049
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Stonehenge Admission Ticket
Half-Day Small-Group Tour to Stonehenge from Bath

Half-Day Small-Group Tour to Stonehenge from Bath, inc Entry

฿2,936
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour to Stonehenge from Bath, inc Entry
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour

From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour

฿3,389
per adult
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour
Private Sunrise or Sunset Viewing of Stonehenge with Bath & Lacock

Private Sunrise or Sunset Viewing of Stonehenge with Bath & Lacock

฿5,741
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Private Sunrise or Sunset Viewing of Stonehenge with Bath & Lacock
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