The Woodshaw may be unusual among Arkell's pubs for having very little history - but it has earned a growing reputation since it was built in 1985. It is a large, thriving local estate pub which is popular with workers from the nearby industrial estates at lunchtime while satellite TV attracts a different kind of custom in the evenings.
Families are also welcome and children instinctively head for the outdoor playground on warmer days.
Another attraction is the Woodshaw's smart skittle alley which can accommodate a variety of functions. The Woodshaw is Arkell's fourth pub in Wootton Bassett and the new addition to the family is already making a name for itself.