The Pear Tree Inn is situated just south of the Cotswolds and north of the Mendips and there is plenty to see and do around Whitley and the town of Melksham. Near to Bath, Bristol and the villages of Castle Combe and Lacock, the Pear Tree is an ideal base for touring the area.

Lacock Abbey featured in the first two Harry Potter movies, is a country house created out of a medieval abbey and is the former house of William Henry Fox Talbot who was a pioneer of photography. There are beautifully restored botanic gardens and greenhouses as well as a fascinating museum dedicated to the "father of modern photography".

• Lacock Abbey - Set in rural Wiltshire, Lacock village is famous for its picturesque streets, historic buildings. (3.4 miles)
• Castle Combe - Castle Combe Circuit is one of the longest established circuits in the UK and today boasts modern facilities for competitors and spectators. (8.7 miles)
• Bath Tourist Information - The Bath Tourist Information Centre is here to help you before, during and after your visit to Bath. (10.7 miles)
• Victoria Falls Adventure Golf - This 18 hole adventure golf course is situated in the centre of the beautiful Georgian City of Bath. (10.2 miles)
• Bath & Dundas Canal Co - Experience a quieter side of Bath by exploring the beautiful Kennet and Avon canal travelling through the rural outskirts of the city. (9.8 miles)