Melksham is a friendly old market town with a population of around 24000, situated in the triangle between Bath, Swindon and Salisbury. There are plenty of interesting places close by such as Lacock, Corsham and Devizes - all reachable by bus, and Chippenham, Trowbridge and Westbury reachable by train.

Melksham was going to be a Spa town to rival Bath, and these three grand buildings were built in 1813 as lodging houses for the clientelle coming to partake of the waters; a ballroom (still standing) and well head cottage were also built, but the scheme didn't take off and the houses were sold off a few years after the scheme was instigated.

Bath and the stunning countryside surrounding it is one of England's most beautiful places to visit.

Bath, England, is a unique city; its hot springs, Roman Baths, splendid Abbey and Georgian stone crescents have attracted visitors for centuries. Set in rolling Somerset countryside, just over 100 miles west of London, it is a beautiful and unforgettable place to visit.

Bath and the surrounding area is brimming with things to see and do. Designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, Bath presents some of the finest architectural sights in Europe such as the Royal Crescent, the Circus and Pulteney Bridge alongside a diverse collection of museums and attractions. The compact city centre offers irresistible shopping and there are plenty of activities to enjoy in the surrounding area.