Trowbridge Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county town of Wiltshire, England
About Trowbridge
Modern-day Trowbridge is a rather uninspiring mid-sized English town, but one with a surprisingly rich history. The Kennett and Avon canal runs to the north of Trowbridge and played a large part in the development of the town as it allowed coal to be transported from the Somerset Coalfield. The town was an also a major British centre in the textile industry in south west England in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, and was even described in 1820 as "The Manchester of the West". The textile industry is now mostly all long gone, but evidence remains by way of buildings and a decent little local museum.
Top Attractions in Trowbridge
Explore the best things to see and do in Trowbridge:
- ★County Hall
- ★Farleigh Hungerford Castle
- ★Holy Trinity Church
- ★Odeon
- ★Public Library
- ★St. James Parish Church
- ★The Old Toll House
- ★Trowbridge Castle
Where to Eat in Trowbridge
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Café Italiano
- 🍴Chiquito
- 🍴Frankie & Bennys
- 🍴Nandos
- 🍴Prezzo
- 🍴Tale of Spice
Where to Stay in Trowbridge
- 🏨Premier Inn Trowbridge
- 🏨The Moonraker Hotel and Restaurant
Trowbridge Travel Guide Sections
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