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Wiltshire’s County town

Trowbridge is a vibrant industrial, commercial and administrative centre located close to the western boundary of Wiltshire, 100 miles from London, 22 miles south east of Bristol and only 10 miles from Bath.

It has a population of approximately 30,000 (and it is on the increase) making it the third largest town in the county.

Trowbridge’s excellent location has ensured that it is at the heart of the West Wiltshire Five Towns initiative which also includes: Bradford on Avon, Melksham, Westbury and Warminster.

County Hall, an impressive building completed in 1940, is situated on Bythesea Road (named after a local family) and is the home of Wiltshire County Council.

Trowbridge is a friendly and prosperous town, boasting modern shopping centres, specialist shops and supermarkets which all help to attract shoppers from throughout West Wiltshire and beyond.

The town’s first class transport connections (it is within 30 minutes of the M4 and within two hours of London) were one of the main reasons why it was chosen as Wiltshire’s county town. Today this has led to many service and manufacturing industries making their base on the White Horse Trading Estate.

There are excellent sports and gym facilities at Castle Place Leisure Centre and a state of the art pool at Trowbridge Sports Centre. Golf enthusiasts are well served by several courses within easy reach of the town. Trowbridge also boasts a snooker club and within its fine park, tennis courts, bowls facilities, putting greens and a children’s playground.

Keen walkers can enjoy the town’s fascinating history and architecture by following some of the town trails or they can move slightly further afield to Southwick Country Park. A little further from the centre of the town is the Kennet and Avon Canal and marina where one can enjoy the additional pleasures of boat trips and cycling.

Within Trowbridge’s museum the town’s development can be traced from its castle to becoming one of the foremost producers of woollen cloth in the West Country. It is housed in what was one of the last working woollen mills in the town and it still produces cloth on the working looms. There’s fun for the whole family including mouse hunts and interactives for children. Just follow the signs in the Shires Shopping Centre.

Lovers of good cuisine have numerous quality cafes, restaurants and pubs to choose from within the town itself or just on its fringes. If you are planning to stay, Trowbridge is well served by hotels, friendly and convenient bed and breakfast accommodation and self-catering establishments. There are also camping and caravan sites within close proximity to the town. For further information about where to stay and what to do in Trowbridge why not visit the Information Centre in the town’s park.

We look forward to welcoming you to the heart of West Wiltshire.