Location
Dorothy House is situated in Winsley, a village six miles
to the south east of Bath. Winsley lies on the B3108,
between the A36 and Bradford-on-Avon.
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Travel
By
train:
-
the nearest stations are in Bath (6 miles) and Bradford-on-Avon
(2 miles). From here, Winsley may be reached either by
taxi or by bus.
By
bus:
-from
Bath, X5 (or X6) to Warminster or Salisbury,
-from Bradford-on-Avon and Trowbridge, X5 (or X6) to Bath
-X5 service runs hourly and goes through Winsley village,
with bus stops near the hospice
-X6 service runs hourly and goes via the Winsley bypass,
with bus stops 10 - 15 minutes' walk from the hospice.
Bus
fares from Bath are approx. £2.50 (single) or £3.70
(return). From Bradford on Avon, fares are approx. £1.25
(single) or £1.85 (return).
For information on bus times, ring First on 0845 606446
By taxi:
-from
Bath,
-taxis should be available on the station forecourt outside
the main entrance;
-from Bradford on Avon, Ashley Cabs (01225 868111) have
an office at Bradford on Avon station;
-from Trowbridge, A & D Cabs (01225 755675) operate
from the Station Approach.
By
car - from Bath:
take the A36 towards Warminster. At the Viaduct traffic
lights, turn left onto the B3108 towards Winsley and Bradford
on Avon. Follow the signposts to Winsley, proceeding up
a steep hill. Shortly after the road levels out, the road
swings to the left to by-pass Winsley village. Do not
take the by-pass, but turn right at this junction into
Winsley village. Turn right into the road at the side
of the high stone wall surrounding Dorothy House and then
turn left into the parking area.
From
the South:
After joining the A36, travel towards Bath. Continue along
this road, passing the junction with the A366. At the
Viaduct traffic lights, turn right onto the B3108 towards
Winsley and Bradford on Avon. Follow the signposts to
Winsley, proceeding up a steep hill. Shortly after the
road levels out, the road swings to the left to by-pass
Winsley village. Do not take the by-pass, but turn right
at this junction into Winsley village. Turn right into
the road at the side of the high stone wall surrounding
Dorothy House and then turn left into the parking area.
M4
(travelling from the west) / M5:
Leave the M4 at junction 18, takin g the A46 towards bath.
Continue along the A46, joining the Batheaston by-pass
at the bottom of the hill (signposted Chippenham and Bradford
on Avon). At the roundabout (junction of A4 and A363),
turn right under the railway bridge to Bradford on Avon
(A363). Proceed up steep hill and as you enter Bradford
on Avon, turn right at the mini-roundabaout into Winsley
Road (B3108). Continue along this road, going straight
on at roundabout into Winsley. (Do not take the by-pass
around Winsley). Shortly after passing the Seven Stars
public house, the road swings sharply to the right and
Dorothy House will then be seen on the left hand side
behind a high stone wall.
M4
(travelling from the east):
Leave the M4 at junction 17, taking the A350 towards Chippenham.
Follow the signs for the A4 and continue along the A4
through Pickwck (near Corsham) towards Bath. Shortly after
passing through Pickwick, bear left onto the B3109 toards
Bradford on Avon. Continue along this road, going straight
on at the traffic lights at the Five Ways crossroads.
On the outskirts of Bradford on Avon you will come to
crossroads with the Leigh Park Hotel diagonally to your
right. Turn right at this junction towards the A363. At
the junction with the A363, turn left towards Bradford
on Avon. As you enter Bradford on Avon, turn right at
the mini-roundabout into Winsley Road (B3108). Continue
along this road, going straight on at roundabout into
Winsley. (Do not take the by-pass around Winsley). Shortly
after passing the Seven Stars public house, the road swings
sharply to the right and Dorothy House will then be seen
on the left hand side behind a high stone wall.