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Trowbridge in Wiltshire rests on the western border of the Salisbury Plain of South West Britain, and day trip visitors to town have the opportunity to participate in one of the greenest towns in the whole of the county. From the town's weekly market to the wealth of architectural sites of interest, first-time visitors will have plenty to occupy their time whilst in Trowbridge, so choose Trowbridge this travel season and see the beauty of the Wiltshire countryside in the summer.
History of Trowbridge
According to research and excavations of the area, the present-day site of Trowbridge was initially settled well before the Roman era of Britain's history. However, the first note of Trowbridge in the historical record occurred in the 11th century Domesday Book, which surveyed thousands of towns and villages under the reign of William the Conqueror.
As the centuries progressed into the medieval period, Trowbridge grew in importance as an ideally situated mill town on the banks of the River Biss. At the dawn of the 19th century, Trowbridge benefited from its geography yet again and grew into the prosperous county town of Wiltshire as we know it today.
Sites of Interest in Trowbridge
First-time visitors to the county town of Wiltshire have plenty of day trip activities at their disposal such as shopping the old pedestrian high street, locally known as Fore Street in Trowbridge, and two modern retail sections spot on in the centre of town, The Shires and Castle Place. Families with small children will be delighted to spend days out in Trowbridge Park, the town's primary open green space.
Trowbridge Museum features a worthy collection of local artifacts and traces the town's lineage from an ancient farming village to the county town of Wiltshire. Also, first-time visitors who prefer viewing historical sites of interest would do well to visit one of Trowbridge's well-preserved grade listed buildings near Fore Street. Lastly, any visit to Trowbridge would be incomplete without exploring the nearby village of Lacock and the historic bridges that harken back to the town's industrial heritage.
Travelling to Trowbridge
Trowbridge lays at the heart of the Wiltshire landscape a short distance south-west of Bath, so many first-time visitors to Trowbridge choose to arrive in town via the railway. Take the Wessex Main Line if you prefer to utilise the town's railway station.
For motoring directions to Trowbridge from west greater London, follow the M4 motorway all the way to the number 17 junction and continue south along the A350. Beyond Melksham, keep watch for the A361 and travel west in order to reach Trowbridge town centre proper.
Places to Stay in Trowbridge
Trowbridge is well-regarded in the county for its friendly, obliging hospitality, and many establishments in town are in fact family-owned and operated. If you prefer a place to stay near town, you will find several places to stay on the east side of town centre. However, Trowbridge has additional accommodations available in the Wiltshire countryside, as well.
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