Local People

"If you're looking for classic English landscape, you're certainly going to find it here."

We talk to Guy Hungerford from Guyers House Hotel and Restaurant near Corsham about the history and heritage of the Great West Way.

We catch up with Bob Matthews, co-owner of boutique Bed and Breakfast Lorne House, situated on the Great West Way near Corsham. 

"We love to tell people stories and histories, and to help inform them about the places they're seeing." 

"Very traditional, but with slightly quirky twists."

"One of the best things about having gardens like this is that people can come and see what we do. Hopefully they can get some inspiration for their own gardens."

"Every morning I walk across the hotel’s beautiful garden to get to my office, and every single time I remember how lucky I am to work here."

We spoke to Robert Dean, President of the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust, about this incredible waterway and its place on the Great West Way.

"I think that I have one of the best jobs in the world because I get to promote one of the most beautiful and unspoilt areas in England."