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Short Break in the South and West of Wiltshire

For this break you could stay in Bradford on Avon, around Warminster and Heytesbury or in Wilton or Salisbury to access all the venues mentioned.

For a range of excellent accommodation visit our 'Where to Stay' pages.

Morning

Bradford on Avon
Bradford on Avon is a bustling market town close to the Georgian city of Bath. Built on a steep hillside, the rown of mill workers' cottages provide a picturesque scene and stunning views over the town. The Kennet and Avon Canal runs close to the town and there are excellent cycle and boat hire facillities along this stretch of the canal.

Lunch is offered in a variety of coffee/tea shops, pubs and restaurants in the town.

Afternoon

Longleat, near Warminster
Longleat is a wonderland of attractions just waiting to be explored, including the UK's original Safari Park, the treasures and heirlooms within Longleat House, the Hedge Maze, Safari Boats, King Arthur's Mirror Maze, the Longleat Railway and much more.

Telephone: 01985 844400
Website: www.longleat.co.uk

Or visit Brokerswood Country Park, Westbury
Set in 80 acres of woodland, this is the ideal venue for families, with two Adventure Playgrounds, play trail, covered play area for the under 6s, picnic and barbecue areas, gift shop, cafe, Heritage Centre and Narrow Gauge Railway .

Telephone: 01373 822238
Website: www.brokerswood.co.uk

Morning

Wilton House, Wilton near Salisbury
Wilton House, the 450 year old home of the Earl of Pembroke, has magnificent rooms and architecture, extensive parkland and gardens, an adventure playground for the younger visitors, a restaurant and a garden centre.

Telephone: 01722 746720
Website: www.wiltonhouse.co.uk

Or visit Wilton Shopping Village, Wilton, near Salisbury
The Wilton Shopping Village offers good value shopping in an historic riverside setting with a wide range of factory outlet shops, as well as a restaurant, an exhibition and a children's play area.

Website: www.wiltonshoppingvillage.co.uk

Lunch can be taken in any of the venues mentioned above, in Wilton town or in Salisbury.

Afternoon

Salisbury Cathedral
Salisbury Cathedral is probably the finest medieval cathedral in Britain, with the highest spire (123 m/ 404 ft). Tours are available.

Website: www.salisburycathedral.org.uk

After your visit to the Cathedral you can explore the Close and an exciting range of shops in and around the city centre.

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