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Foxhangers Canalside Holidays sits on the eastern edge of the Cotswolds alongside the Kennet and Avon Canal, offering a relaxed base for anyone drawn to water and the unhurried pace of canal life.
The main appeal is watching narrowboats navigate through the Foxhangers Locks, part of the impressive Devizes flight. Built in 1810 as Georgian engineering, these locks were originally created to link the Bristol Channel with the River Thames, and they're genuinely absorbing to watch in action.
The flat towpath is ideal for walking and cycling in either direction, giving you miles of routes to explore at your leisure. If you fancy getting on the water yourself, local centres offer canal boat hire. The campsite has a deliberately laid-back atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after days spent out and about. Devizes is only a short walk away, bringing its market square, shops, pubs, and considerable local history within easy reach. Further afield, Bath and Bradford-on-Avon are straightforward to visit if you want to branch out beyond the canal itself.
The location works particularly well as a base for understanding the area's industrial heritage while also accessing the broader appeal of Wiltshire and the wider Cotswolds. Whether you're content watching lock operations from the towpath or actively exploring further, this spot offers genuine flexibility for the kind of break you want.
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