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Visit Highworth
Attractions, places to eat and drink, the pubs, the shops and the Saturday market.
Plan your dayThings to do
Clubs and societies, sport and recreation, and the best walks on and off the hill.
Get involvedOur town
Eight centuries of history, the story of our lost branch railway, and the local charities that hold the town together.
Discover the storyCouncil information
What the Town Council does, who to contact for what, and the practical information residents need.
Get the essentialsMake a day of it
Everything you need for a visit — where to wander, where to eat, where to park.
Tourist attractions
St Michael's Church, the hilltop views, the conservation-area high street and more.
See the sightsEat & drink
Cafés, coffee shops, restaurants and takeaways across the town.
Find a tableThe pub guide
Highworth's pubs, what each one is known for, and village locals worth the trip.
Pick your pubShopping
An independent high street: gifts, food, flowers and everyday essentials.
Shop localThe market
Every Saturday in Market Place — part of town life for over 800 years.
Market dayCar parks & toilets
Where to park, where the public toilets are, and accessibility information.
The practical bitsJoin in, get out, get active
Clubs & activities
From the Camera Club to choirs, drama and the Historical Society.
Find your peopleSport & recreation
The Recreation Centre, pitches, courts, golf and clubs for all ages.
Get movingWalks
Heritage strolls, hilltop views and field paths down into the Vale.
Lace upDog walking
The best routes with your dog, plus the rules and local vets.
WalkiesA story 800 years in the telling
Highworth has been a market town since 1206, a Civil War garrison, a wool town, a coaching stop and — for eighty years — the end of its own little branch railway from Swindon. The high street is a conservation area of golden stone and Georgian fronts, and the tower of St Michael's still watches over the Vale as it has for centuries.
The town that turns up
Highworth runs on volunteers — from Forget Me Knots and BigHighworth to the food bank and Highworth in Bloom. Find out who does what, and how to lend a hand.
Meet the charitiesThe information residents actually need
Who empties the bins, who fixes the streetlights, when the council meets, how to book an allotment, and how to have your say. Plus the practical stuff: broadband and mobile options for the town, and how to stay safe online. We've put it all in one place, in plain English.