Bishopstone Church
Nestling next to Prebendal's walled garden is the village  church. Ancient and unspoilt, it sits inside a well kept graveyard and is well worth a visit if time allows. For more information please follow the link to the left.

Places to visit by car
Depending on how far you wish to drive there are a number  of interesting towns, cities and sites available to you.

A few examples are:

AveburyStone Circle
Avebury village actually lies within the outer ring of stones. Built around  1800BC by Celtic farmer-shepherds the sheer size of the monument shows that there was a thriving, vibrant community here at that time. The circle is surrounded by a bank and ditch 1400ft in diameter. The main circle is formed  by nearly 100 upright sarcen stones some of which weigh up to 60 tons. The remnants of one of the two avenues follows the St Michael ley line ending at the Sanctuary on Overton Down 1.5 miles away.

Abingdon
This delightful market town grew up around a Benedictine monestary.  The abbey remains include a 15th century gatehouse. For over 50 years Abingdon was also the home of MG cars.

Bath
Famous for its healing waters which legend has it were discovered by Bladud the son of Lud Hudibras. Prince Bladud was banned from the court  when he caught leprosy but was given a ring to identify him should he ever find a cure. Shunned by everyone the poor prince became a swineherd, but  any swine given to his care also caught leprosy. To prevent their owner discovering this Bladud drove the beasts over the Avon at a place still  known as Swineford. Leaving the swine unattended the beasts panicked and plunged into a black, evil-smelling bog. Wherever the water touched the  disease was cured. He returned home and lived out his days at the court.
Bath is one of the oldest of Briatin's cities and is now,  perhaps, the best preserved Georgian city.

Bristol
A good place for shops with some interesting museums but can become crowded. In medieval times Bristol had its own mint. The Theatre Royal of 1766 is in King's Street and is Britain's oldest playhouse. For literary buffs the  Llandoger Trow of 1664 was the Spy Glass Inn of Robert Louis Stevensons Treasure Island. The SS Great Britain, the first ocean going metal hulled liner was launched from Bristol and is now back there being restored.

Cardiff
The Welsh capital and home of the Welsh Assembly. All the range of shops and goods you'd get in London but without the traffic problems. Cardiff  castle is also worth a visit.

Cheltenham
George III stayed here in 1788 and the town gained in popularity as a result.  Famous for its spa and the Gold Cup.

Chippenham
One of the largest cattle markets in England is held each Friday.

Faringdon
A small market town steeped in history. The centre is largely unspoilt by modern development and there are a number of good restruants and pubs.  Look out for the church tower which was shortened when Oliver Cromwell's men shot the top off during the civil war.

Gloucester
The Romans called the city Glevum when it was a fortified port. Gloucester houses a fine cathedral and has recently preserved the old docks. The Roman city walls are preserved and on display in the town centre

Highworth
Highworth is a large market town situated just to the north of Swindon.  The centre retains its historic charm and the church is well worth a visit.

Lechlade
A market town that sits on the river Thames. There are good walks along  the river and some interesting antique shops and pubs. There is also an  all year christmas shop for that special gift..
 
London
The capital. Enough said.

Marlborough
Has one of Englands widest high streets. Marlborough college stands on the site of a Norman castle. The grounds of the college which was founded in 1843 is Merle Barrow which legend has it is Merlin's tomb. It may also have given the town its name.

Oxford
A glorious celebration of university architecture blends into a harmoious, if sometimes, crowded city. Parking may be a problem.

Stonehenge
Perhaps the most famous stone circle in the world.

Swindon
A modern town with some remnants of its railway heritage. The Steam museum is worth a visit.

Wantage
A delightful old market town famous as being the place where King Alfred burnt the cakes.