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Tel code: 01225 | code search
Postcode: BA14 | code search
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Birthplace of:
Sir Isaac Pitman
Benjamin Pitman

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Folk Customs:
Grovely Rights
Potterne Christmas Mumming
The Druids

Trowbridge Events

July
West Wilts Show

August
Minifest

October
Ethandune Ale and Cider Festival
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White Swan
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Evidence of human activity dates back to at least 3,500 years ago in Trowbridge. It is thought that the Saxons were responsible for naming the town, after a tree bridge near the early settlement. Trowbridge flourished and was already occupied during Roman times and there's evidence of a substantial timber manor house standing there in the Saxon era. At the time of the Domesday Book it is believed that around 200 people were living in what was then called Straburg. It was the trade in cloth that took Trowbridge from village to town and by the 1500s it was a very desirable manor, full of wealth. By 1821 the town was still weaving cloth and the population had grown to almost 10,000 as workers came in from the surrounding countryside. Machines replaced hand-looms and the canals came to Trowbridge. Only a decline in the wool trade in the west of England stopped the town from growing into a major industrial powerhouse to rival those in the north. The town centre is mainly Georgian and Victorian in appearance with the usual modern additions. The Trowbridge Museum is housed in what was formerly the town's last working woolen mill, Salters Mill.

Attraction

The Courts
Trowbridge Museum

Camping

Midbrooks
Stowford Manor Farm

Care Home

65a Newtown
Old Rectory
Sunflower Villa
Wingfield Care Home

Charity

People against Poverty

Classes

Dance - The Nicola McMillan School of Dance
Stagecoach Trowbridge

Council

West Wiltshire District Council

Dentist

Coleman's Dental Practice
Dental Surgery
The Surgery

Doctor

Adcroft Surgery
Bradford Road Surgery
Holbrook Park Medical Centre
Lovemead Group Practice
Widbrook Medical Practice

Estate Agent

Allen & Harris
Davies & Davies
Heal Simon Estate Agents
Heritage Residential & Commercial Ltd
Kingston Saunders The Estate Agent
Mugford Denis & Co

Market

Greenhill Car Boot

Performing Arts

Arc Theatre
Elizabeth Shirley Dance Centre
Stagecoach Trowbridge
Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra

Pub and Bar

Black Horse
Black Swan
Carpenters Arms
Crowing Cock (The)
Greyhound
John Bull
Poplars Inn
Rose & Crown
Tollgate Inn

Twelve Bells
White Swan
Wiltshire Yeoman

Restaurant

Chicago Rock Cafe
Crowing Cock (The)
Linnet (The)
Red Or White
Tale Of Spice
Tollgate Inn
Wych (The)

Solicitor

Bishop Longbotham & Bagnall
Bishop, Longbottom And Bagnall
Goughs Solicitors

Taxi

A & D Taxis
Alpha Taxis
AMS Taxis
D & D Cars
James Wheeler Taxis
R P B Executive Travel

Theatre

Arc Theatre

Vet

CVS Ltd

Sports Clubs

Hilperton TTC (Table Tennis)
Trowbridge CC (Cricket)
Trowbridge RFC (Rugby Union)
Trowbridge RFC (Rugby Union)

Shops

Baileys
Outmarsh Books
Butterflies & Bees
Boots
Early Learning Centre
Trowbridge
Trowbridge Garden Centre
Furry Tails
Pet Planet
Lauder & Gamlin
Carter & Harding
Giles Ltd
Philip Robinson
Waterstones
Carphone Warehouse

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Stowford Gallery
Wickes
Holland and Barratt
H Samuel
Peacocks
Gamestation
Superdrug
Lloyds Pharmacy
Julian Graves
Specsavers
Hallmark Cards
Pets At Home

Antiques

Manor House Old Pine
Lion Heart Antiques

Places to Stay near Trowbridge

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The Polebarn Hotel (0.23 miles)

The Polebarn Hotel

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The Polebarn Hotel dates back to 1789 and is located in the town centre of Trowbridge, the county town of Wiltshire. The Polebarn Hotel provides clean, comfortable accommodation in a ... More

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Old Manor (The) (1.03 miles)

Old Manor (The)

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"Friendly, relaxed atmosphere, charming, peaceful and quirky” are just some comments previous guests have written about the Old Manor Hotel The hotel is in the countryside overlooking the historic Cotswold market town ... More | visit website

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Widbrook Grange (1.72 miles)

Widbrook Grange

Widbrook Grange is an elegant 250 year old Georgian Country House Hotel peacefully located in 11 acres of grounds amidst rolling countryside. It’s 2 minutes from Bradford-on-Avon, 5 minutes from Trowbridge and 20 minutes from ... More | visit website

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The Annex (2.00 miles)

The Annex

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The Annex is situated in the picturesque and peaceful town of Bradford On Avon. The facilities are kitchen, shower room with toilet facilities, double bedroom and lounge. Parking is within ... More

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Tollgate Inn (2.24 miles)

Tollgate Inn
Welcome to The Tollgate Inn at Holt, Situated on B3107 between Melksham and Bradford on Avon, near the Historic city of Bath. The Tollgate Inn is renowned for its award winning food and fine real ... More
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Beeches Farmhouse B&B (2.28 miles)

Beeches Farmhouse B&B

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There are double, twin and family rooms all in our luxurious barn conversions, each having their own front door key and own patio area, giving you the independence to come ... More

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Holt House Lodge (2.30 miles)

Holt House Lodge
Newly re-furbished, modern, light and airy open plan accommodation - sleeps two. 1.5 miles from Bradford-on-Avon, 7 miles from Bath, lovely country walks on the doorstep and close to the Courts Gardens and Great Chalfield ... More | visit website
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Woolley Grange (2.50 miles)

Woolley Grange

Woolley Grange is a stunning Jacobean Manor House offering a very warm welcome to families. The luxurious bedrooms and stylish bathrooms are combined with a wonderful complimentary childrens nursery, outside play areas and heated swimming ... More | visit website

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Georgian Lodge (2.53 miles)

Georgian Lodge

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Informal family friendly restaurant in area with rooms overlooking the Avon river in this beautiful Bath stone town near Bath. Georgian building with a pretty courtyard & garden where meals ... More

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Whitehill Cottage (2.59 miles)

Enjoy exclusive use of Whitehill Cottage: stylish, 300 years old, and Grade II Listed for its historical original features. Two double bedrooms, a lovely Bathroom with shower over, a court yard area with patio, four ... More | visit website

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