Visitor attractions and information - Keynsham
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The
Kennet & Avon Canal Trust, Canal Centre, Couch Lane, Devizes,
Wiltshire, SN10 1EB. Tel: +44 (0)1380 721279. The Trust has been
in existence for over 40 years. It was formed to restore the,
then closed, Kennet & Avon Canal from Reading to Bristol
as a "through" navigation and as a public amenity. www.katrust.org. Bath
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Avon Valley Railway Company Limited, Bitton
Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD. Tel: 0117 932
5538. A six mile return train ride along the former Mangotsfield
to Bath Green Park branch of the old Midland Railway, and the
chance to see the River Avon valley from an aspect that cars
cannot reach. www.avonvalleyrailway.org. Location: On the outskirts of Bristol, 2 miles north
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Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery, Queens
Road, West End, BRISTOL, BS8 1RL. Tel: 0117 922 3571. Collection
of art and archaeology, geology and natural history in a magnificent
early 20thC building. Shop and cafe. Location: About 4 miles north west of Keynsham. |
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Brunel's
SS Great Britain, Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol,
BS1 6TY. Tel: 0117 926 0680. See the worlds first ocean-going,
propeller driven iron ship, and see what life was like for her
victorian passengers and crew. Location: About 4 miles north west
of Keynsham. |
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Bristol Old Vic Theatre, King Street, Old
City, Bristol, BS1 4ED. Tel: 0117 987 7877. A Georgian auditorium
in the city's harbourside, featuring shows for families classics
from local and national theatre companies. Working since 1766.
www.bristol-old-vic.co.uk. Location:
About 4 miles north west of Keynsham. |
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