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Visit ... ’Dyrham Park (nationaltrust.org.uk/dyrham-park), a 17th-century house, garden and deer park. It has beautiful gardens, scenery and art, so there’s something for everyone.’ Shop at ... ‘Marshfield Country Stores (marshfieldcountrystores. com). Run by two sisters, they know all their customers and offer everything from grocery essentials to homemade cakes, oven-ready meals and freshly-made sandwiches. All with a smile and a friendly chat.’

Go for a meal at ...

‘The Vine Tree at Norton (thevinetree.co.uk). It’s a privately owned, traditional, friendly pub with local produce that changes daily and has a great wine list’