The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Devizes, England

April 26, 2022 Christa Meece

Devizes Town Council
Restaurants in Devizes

1. Wadworth

41-45 Northgate Street, Devizes SN10 1JW England +44 1380 723361 [email protected] http://www.wadworth.co.uk
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5.0 based on 566 reviews

Wadworth

Established in 1875, this independent family owned brewery is steeped in history, heritage & traditional skills, as well as a wide collection of carefully hand crafted ales. Our Visitor Centre & Brewery Shop is open Monday to Saturday from 9am-5pm (except bank holidays), and is well stocked with your favourite Wadworth ales and gifts. The Harness Room Bar is open from 12noon - 4.30pm Monday to Saturday (closed on bank holidays). **Please note that guided tours are currently unavailable**

Reviewed By secondrow

Well if you are there is plenty of it and mighty fine examples of the Traditional Ale brewers craft are there for you to sample.However there is a lot more to this tour than Beer.An interesting visitors centre ,a couple of stunning shire horses (Sam and Jac), gleaming harnesses and vintage industrial architecture. Becky our guide was friendly and knowledgable and led us up and down the brew house allowing inspection of the coppers, mash tun's and fermenting vessels. Great Value for money and a must do if you are visiting wiltshire or on your way to the west country.

2. The Vaults Ale House Devizes

St Johns Street, Devizes SN10 1BN England +44 1380 721443 [email protected] http://www.thevaultsdevizes.com
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5.0 based on 169 reviews

The Vaults Ale House Devizes

The Vaults is a very unique experience unlike any other in Wiltshire. Set in the heart of Devizes this grade 2 listed building is full of character, ambience and atmosphere. This is the place to try if you like to experience new flavours and have your boundaries well and truly pushed by our helpful and knowledgeable staff. A bank of 5 cask ale handpumps greets you when you enter and with no fixed range, each time you visit you'll find something new. In addition to a large range of beers in bottle and can we have still and sparkling ciders, wine, spirits and soft drinks. And a monthly food menu offering quality local produce from Bushton Co. which ranges from bar snacks to full plates of lip smacking food!

Reviewed By fionacQ6901NN

Absolutely second to none, the vaults Itself and then delivery service during lockdown, can’t be beaten, love it! ???? thank you for helping to keen us sane xx

3. Wiltshire Museum

41 Long Street, Devizes SN10 1NS England +44 1380 727369 [email protected] http://www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 367 reviews

Wiltshire Museum

COVID-19 Update: Please book in advance from website. The Museum tells 500,000 years of Wiltshire's story told in award-winning galleries featuring high quality graphics and leading-edge reconstructions.* Gold from the time of Stonehenge- On display for the first time are dozens of spectacular treasures dating to the time of Stonehenge and worn by people who worshiped inside the stone circle.* Lots for children too- Follow Archie and Ollie on a gallery trail, build Stonehenge, examine the evidence under a microscope and try on Bronze Age clothes. * Saxon Wiltshire - the Making of the Kingdom of Wessex. New gallery featuring spectacular finds from pagan Saxon burials and evidence of the beginnings of Christianity in Wiltshire. * The Devizes Story - telling the fascinating story of our town - Devizes Castle, the Civil War Battle of Roundway and the bustling Georgian market town.

Reviewed By Squire2014 - London, United Kingdom

I've passed this museum many times and finally got to visit it. It's a super place and the staff were most welcoming. It has a wide range of prehistoric artefacts, in particular from the Bronze Age. Finds from local sights include some exquisite gold pieces. The local history is interesting, while the Anglo-Saxon room contains some rare pieces. I rather rushed round but do allow more time.

4. Caen Hill Locks

Canal & River Trust Car Park 1 The Locks, Devizes SN10 1PR England +44 303 040 4040 http://canalrivertrust.org.uk/places-to-visit/52-caen-hill-locks
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4.5 based on 1,056 reviews

Caen Hill Locks

Reviewed By NottinghamFishcake

The locks are both an amazing feat of engineering and beautiful, with the reservoirs housing all manner of wildlife. What made our experience best of all were the Canal and River Trust volunteers who helped us achieve the flight in near record time! Cheery and informative.. we had a great day. Thank you

5. Roundway Down Iron Age Hill Fort

One mile north of Devizes, Devizes England
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4.5 based on 53 reviews

Roundway Down Iron Age Hill Fort

Reviewed By sellsgreen - Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Stunning views. Not wheelchair friendly and some steep drops through the woodland so with little ones you need to keep and extra eye. Definitely worth visiting!!

6. Drews Pond Nature Reserve

Drews Pond House Drews Pond Lane, Devizes SN10 5JZ England
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4.5 based on 59 reviews

Drews Pond Nature Reserve

Reviewed By jackyshurt - Devizes, United Kingdom

Loads of different paths to take and surprises - great with children,adults and dogs - great experience!

7. Rowdey Cow Farm Cafe

Devizes Road Lower Farm, Rowde, Devizes SN10 2LX England +44 1380 829666 [email protected] http://www.rowdeycow.co.uk
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4.5 based on 127 reviews

Rowdey Cow Farm Cafe

Reviewed By AngelaM007 - Westbury, United Kingdom

I’ve been wanting to visit for a while and persuaded my husband to try it. The ordering was very organised and felt safe. A bit of a queue for ordering but our food was hot and very good. Lots of animals for the kids to look at and a play centre. The Icecream looked good and there were plenty of people trying it. Great for families.

8. Kenavon Venture

Couch Lane, Devizes SN10 1EB England +44 1380 721279 [email protected] http://kv.katrust.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 81 reviews

Kenavon Venture

The Kennet and Avon Canal Trust HQ Canal Museum, Cafe,gift shop boat trips from Devizes Bradford-on-Avon, Newbury and Hungerford. Crofton Pumping Station built in 1807 nr Great Bedwyn it houses two Cornish Beam Engines one which is the oldest in the world and still doing its original job.

Reviewed By DesB950

Well organised from booking through to the trip itself. Short cruise of approx 90 min from Devizes wharf, turning in the winding hole then travelling East as far as Devizes Marina. Nice tranquil journey with opportunity to purchase drinks on board. Well done to the voulenteers who crew the craft.

9. The Southgate Inn

Potterne Road, Devizes SN10 5BY England +44 1380 722872 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/TheSouthgateInn
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

The Southgate Inn

Pub. Real ales straight from the cask at just £3 per pint and real ciders as well as lagers, wheat beer and Guinness. Acoustic Jam Session every Wednesday evening. Free Live Music every Saturday plus bonus gigs some Fridays and Sundays. Charming courtyard garden.

10. Hillworth park

Queens road, Devizes England http://www.hillworthpark.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 40 reviews

Hillworth park

Reviewed By JennyT1768

We were finding somewhere to turn around and came across this little gem! My 6 year old loved it as she's tiny and struggles with the bigger climbing equipment. My 2 year old thought it was brilliant!! The gates open inwards so little ones can't just push their way out so it's much safer. We didn't get much of a chance to see the rest but it looked good from where we were. I feel the gym equipment was too close to the little park as my 2 really wanted to play on it but it wasn't really suitable. All in all very pleased to have stumbled across this today! Wish we'd had a chance to get to the cafe as it looked good. Will definitely go back!

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