Corsham

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Corsham is something of a hidden gem in Wiltshire. On the fringe of the Cotswolds, this historic market town is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Almshouses and Corsham Court with its Capability Brown picture gallery.

There’s The Pound Arts Centre with everything from art exhibitions to stand-up comedy; a glorious selection of independent shops offering an eclectic mix of purchases from vintage and antique buys to arts and crafts and collectable comics and toys, as well as great places to eat and drink.

Corsham’s High Street is also a real-life film set, having featured in BBC One’s Poldark and, more recently, the Disney+ adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s Rivals - and it’s where you’ll find the town’s noisiest residents, the free-roaming peacocks.

An ideal base for exploring the surrounding area, including Lacock and Caste Combe, Corsham is just 10 miles from Chippenham railway station or Junction 17 on the M4.