Down Ampney

Travel Guide

View along the Down Ampney Road out of the village
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View along the Down Ampney Road out of the village
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Cottages, Down Ampney Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) was born in the nearby vicarage. He was a great-great grandson of both the pottery manufacturer, Josiah Wedgwood, and of the eighteenth century intellectual, Erasmus Darwin. Another famous relative was his great-uncle, Charles Darwin. He composed orchestral music, including nine symphonies, choral works, operas and other stage works.
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Cut through to Oak Road
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Track off Oak Road The spire of Down Ampney church in the centre of the landscape of Ralph Vaughan-Williams'childhood.
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De Vere Cotswold Water Park

De Vere Cotswold Water Park

4 out of 5
Lake 6 Spine Road East Cirencester England
The price is NT$3,537 per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
NT$3,537
NT$4,244 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cirencester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Expensive

Reviewed on 2026/1/4

De Vere Cotswold Water Park
Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa

Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Shurdington Road Cheltenham England
The price is NT$2,444 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
NT$2,444
NT$2,933 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cheltenham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,018 reviews)
Plenty of parking. Professional staff Clean and welcoming hotel Warm bedroom once the heating came on

Reviewed on 2026/1/7

Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa
Village Hotel Swindon

Village Hotel Swindon

4 out of 5
Shaw Ridge Leisure Park Swindon England
The price is NT$2,195 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
NT$2,195
NT$2,633 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swindon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Rooms are huge tv is great. Nice bar and coffee area

Reviewed on 2026/1/11

Village Hotel Swindon
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The Lakes By YOO

The Lakes By YOO

5 out of 5
Coln Park, Claydon Pike Lechlade England
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lechlade. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Sailing Lake and Conservation Lake ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (34 reviews)
Was wonderful!

Reviewed on 2026/1/8

The Lakes By YOO
Crescent Place by Mansley

Crescent Place by Mansley

3 out of 5
1a Crescent Place Cheltenham England
Stay at this aparthotel in Cheltenham. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and Netflix. Popular attractions Cheltenham Racecourse and The Promenade are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (91 reviews)
Very modern room split over two levels. Really central and easy to follow instructions from the hotel. Highly recommend

Reviewed on 2025/12/28

Crescent Place by Mansley
The Bear

The Bear

2.5 out of 5
1 High St Marlborough England
Stay at this aparthotel in Marlborough. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions The Merchant's House Marlborough ...
7.2/10 Good! (13 reviews)
Brilliant, staff excellent and upgraded our room soon after arriving. Would definitely recommend it and would come and stay again. Thank you

Reviewed on 2025/12/19

The Bear
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Popular places to visit

Houses of Arlington Row in the village of Bibury, England

Arlington Row

You can find out about the history of Bibury with a visit to Arlington Row. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the beautiful countryside in this quaint area.

Arlington Row
Our fantastic museum at Cirencester. So many Roman antiquities and mosaics from nearly 2000 years ago. #Cirencester #corinium #roman #museum #mosaics

Corinium Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Corinium Museum in Cirencester. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this culturally rich area.

Corinium Museum

Cirencester Church

After visiting Cirencester Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cirencester. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this culturally rich area.

Cirencester Church

Cirencester Park Polo Club

Catch an event at Cirencester Park Polo Club during your trip to Cirencester. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the beautiful countryside in this relaxing area.

Cirencester Park Polo Club

Royal Agricultural University

Explore the campus of Royal Agricultural University during your visit to Cirencester. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this quaint area.

Royal Agricultural University

Cirencester Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Bagendon at Cirencester Golf Club. Check out the spas and lively bars in this quaint area.

Cirencester Golf Club

Cities near Down Ampney

Lydiard Park showing a park and autumn leaves

Swindon

Three Magpies public house on the A417. Pub is now derelict, only named on the 1940's map. This spot is at the tip of the northernmost 'finger' of the county of Wiltshire.
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Meysey Hampton