Corsham Court
An Elizabethan house with a Capability Brown picture gallery, Old Master paintings and gardens that are home to the town’s peacocks.
Things to Do in Corsham
A historic Bath stone market town on the edge of the Cotswolds.
With Hartham Park Estate, its free estate walk and The Forge & Pheasant, just outside town.
Corsham Court
Art, Gardens & Peacocks
Historic High Street
A Poldark Filming Location
Free Estate Walk
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Discover Corsham
Corsham is one of Wiltshire’s best-kept secrets: a honey-coloured Bath stone market town with a cobbled High Street, independent shops and peacocks wandering the streets.
Its story goes back to Saxon times, and its wealth came from the wool trade and the local stone quarries. The architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner wrote that no town in Wiltshire could match it for its wealth of good houses.
Hartham Park Estate sits just outside the town, so a morning in Corsham pairs perfectly with lunch and a countryside walk on the estate.
Highlights of Corsham
The High Street
Bath stone buildings, the 17th-century Flemish Weavers’ cottages and the Town Hall that became 18th-century Truro in Poldark.
The Pound Arts Centre
Theatre, comedy, film and exhibitions, with a café bar, at the heart of Corsham’s arts scene.
Hartham Park Estate
A free estate walk, accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs, with lunch at The Forge & Pheasant afterwards.
Lunch & Coffee Near Corsham
Just outside the town, The Forge & Pheasant at Hartham Park serves seasonal dishes from the award-winning Forges chef team, with Clifton Coffee and homemade cakes beside a Bath stone firepit.
Breakfast is served every day, the Sunday roast is a local favourite and there’s plenty of free parking. Open daily from 9am. Call 01249 700 700.
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Walks Around Corsham
- Hartham Park Estate Walk: a free historical walk around the estate, open sunrise to sunset and accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs
- Hartham Park to Biddestone: a 15-minute scenic walk to Biddestone’s village green and pond, or a 2.5 mile loop
- Corsham Park: parkland landscaped by Capability Brown, with a lake and views of Corsham Court
Every summer, the Corsham Walking Festival offers guided walks through the area’s heritage and countryside.
A Day in Corsham
Morning
Visit Corsham Court and its gardens (check opening days before you go), then wander the High Street and look out for the peacocks.
Lunch
Head just outside town to The Forge & Pheasant at Hartham Park, with free parking on site.
Afternoon
Walk the estate history trail or stroll to Biddestone, then catch a show or exhibition at The Pound.
Exploring Further?
Castle Combe, Lacock and Bath are all within about 10 miles of Corsham. Plan a day trip to Castle Combe, or stay longer in one of our restored cottages and lodges on the estate.
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