Things to do
in Kington St Michael

Kington St Michael sits just north of Chippenham, a quiet stone village on the western edge of the Cotswolds where the lanes thin out into farmland and the M4 hums somewhere in the middle distance. It's not a place that asks much of you, with no ticket office and no queue, but within about two miles you'll find places to eat and drink, places to stay, shops, places worth visiting, service stops and somewhere to be active. That mix makes it a sensible base if you're touring the wider area, or a worthwhile detour if you're passing through and want something better than a motorway sandwich.

A good few hours here might start with coffee and something warm at Kington Cafe, then a slow wander to the Site of chapel, where the village's older history shows through. If you've brought your clubs, Chippenham Golf Club is close enough for a round without much driving. Otherwise, browse Travellers for a bit of shopping before settling in at The Jolly Huntsman, the sort of pub where an hour turns into two without anyone minding.