If you like quiet pubs, in rural settings you will be spoilt for choice, but if you want organised entertainment you should look elsewhere.
A few good books are a must and a pack of cards can be worth its weight in gold on a wet day. If you have children, perhaps some jigsaws or board games might be a good idea, but don't bring the Scalextric!
Don't forget also, that each boat is fitted with a television and DVD player, so a selection of DVD's might prove invaluable if the weather is inclement.
Marina Address : Hammond Way, Trowbridge, Wiltshire. BA14 8RS
Located between Staverton and Hilperton Marsh, the marina is indicated by a narrowboat
symbol on a local brown tourist road sign. Exit the M4 at junction 17, and take the A350 (Chippenham) to Melksham. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit - Holt B3107.
Turn left immediately after the Toll Gate pub (Staverton / Hilperton / Trowbridge).
From Staverton, follow the brown local road signs. Hilperton Marina, Hammond Way is at the junction of the B3105 and B3106. Check in at the glass walled building on stilts, at the side of the canal.
The nearest rail station is Trowbridge, where we are just a short taxi ride away. Trowbridge rail station can be reached from London Waterloo, or Bath.
For information about train timetables and ticket costs, for all mainline rail transport please go to www.thetrainline.com.
From London airports: Make your way via the London Underground, bus or taxi to London Waterloo station. From there take a train to Trowbridge as above. From Bristol: Take a taxi to the marina (about 45 minutes).
Please check www.hotelshopuk.com or www.laterooms.com for special rates.
Alpha Taxis Tel: 01225 753218 / 0800 371297
1st County Cars Tel: 01225 352173 / 0800 2980630
There are a number of supermarkets within 3 miles of the marina including Tesco, (www.tesco.com,telephone 0845 6779119) and Asda, (telephone 01225 751318) and a small convenience store within half a mile.
Some essential supplies are available at the marina which has a chandlery and shop.
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