Several of the major attractions of West Wiltshire are within easy reach, making Holt an ideal base from which to explore:
- Great Chalfield Manor (1 mile) – a wonderful moated medieval house, hall and chapel (NT) which is just a short walk across the fields. It has been used in many recent film and TV series including Wolf Hall and The Other Boleyn Girl. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/great-chalfield-manor-and-garden
- Bradford-on-Avon (3 miles) – an unspoilt wool town with steep streets, stone buildings and an interesting selection of small shops, good pubs and places to eat, all clustered around the river. Rail links to Bath and Bristol http://www.bradfordonavon.co.uk/
- Trowbridge (3 miles) – the county town of Wiltshire with a full range of shops and cinema. https://www.trowbridge.gov.uk/
- Lacock (8 miles) – the famous Abbey (where part of Harry Potter was filmed), the photography museum and charming village (NT) which has provided the backdrop to many period films.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock-abbey-fox-talbot-museum-and-village - Bath (9 miles) – Georgian splendour with the stunning new spa, great shops, museums, theatre, cinemas and restaurants.
http://visitbath.co.uk/ - Bristol (20 miles) – with its international airport is easily accessible by road or train. http://visitbristol.co.uk/