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Wiltshire is a beautiful county of great diversity. With a population of nearly 430,000 and with much of the county designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Wiltshire is the perfect destination for a relaxing break at any time ...

Towns and Villages in Wiltshire: Built on a human scale and remaining true to their roots, Wiltshire's settlements fit comfortably into the surrounding landscape. Many of the county's market towns started life in Saxon times: Chippenham was founded over 1,000 years ago when Alfred ...
Wiltshire Maps: To help you plan your stay we have put together a collection of maps of Wiltshire for you to download - just click on the thumbnails or links below: >>Overview map of Wiltshire >> Salisbury ...
VisitWiltshire Photography competition: Photo Competition closing date extended to 30 September 2010 Photographers of Wiltshire have the chance to see their work published in a brand new competition being organised by the Salisbury Journal and its sister newspapers across the county in ...
Wiltshire Travel: Wiltshire Transport & How to Get Here... By Road The north of Wiltshire is conveniently accessible from London or Heathrow Airport by using the M4. The M3 connects London to the A30 and A303 roads, which serve the south of ...
Wiltshire Tourist Information Centres: You will find a Tourist Information Centre in most of the towns in Wiltshire. To obtain information at a more local level or to book accommodation, contact one of the following: Enjoy England Official Partners ...
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Links: Tourism and Visitor Information Official regional and national information websites www.visitwiltshire.co.uk - the official website for visiting the county of Wiltshire. Places to stay, things to do, what's on, food and drink information and suggestions for days out - you'll ...
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Wiltshire, England - a county of contrasts and diversity. Steeped in history, yet alive to the present - Wiltshire repays the time you spend here with interest. Explore lively market towns , rolling open scenery, stately homes and magnificent ...

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Benvenuti in Wiltshire

Con una storia di 6.000 anni alle spalle, il Wiltshire offre un gran numero di luoghi da visitare. Provate il mistero di Avebury e Stonehenge, esplorate la città medievale di Salisbury con la sua splendida cattedrale gotica e scoprite i ...

Bienvenido a Wiltshire

Con 6.000 años de historia, el condado de Wiltshire puede presumir de tener un buen número de lugares de visita obligada. Déjese llevar por el misterio de Avebury y Stonehenge, explore la ciudad medieval de Salisbury con su magnífica catedral ...

Bienvenue dans le Wiltshire

Grâce à ses 6000 ans d'histoire, le Wiltshire recèle un grand nombre de sites magnifiques. Découvrez l'atmosphère mystérieuse d'Avebury et Stonehenge, explorez la ville médiévale de Salisbury avec sa magnifique cathédrale gothique et cherchez nos chevaux blancs caractéristiques dont la ...

British Tourism Week

British Tourism Week aims to raise national and international awareness of the size, value and importance of Britain's £114 billion visitor economy. Locally VisitWiltshire, and the Tourist Information Centres located across the county of ...

Country Breaks

Wiltshire's rural countryside is the perfect place to get away from it all. Forget the stresses and strains of every day life and come and experience beautiful landscapes, pretty villages and a slow, relaxing pace of life. Featuring a ...

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View online versions of the VisitWiltshire Wiltshire brochures and guides for 2010 using the links below (please note you will require Flash Player installed on your computer to view these guides): Browse the latest edition of the Where ...

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Towns and Cities

Looking for something unique from a city break? The towns and cities of Wiltshire offer a mix of fascinating history and heritage with a contemporary flavour. Salisbury Take a short break in this historic medieval cathedral city surrounded by rolling ...

Willkommen in Wiltshire

In Wiltshire erwarten Sie über 6000 Jahre Geschichte und eine Fülle atemberaubender Sehenswürdigkeiten. Hier können Sie mystische Kultstätten wie Avebury und Stonehenge besuchen, die mittelalterliche Stadt Salisbury und ihre prachtvolle Kathedrale besichtigen oder die berühmten Reliefs der weißen Pferde bewundern, ...

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Win a fabulous overnight break in Lacock

Free prize draw - win a fabulous break in the village of Lacock, Wiltshire To celebrate the VisitWiltshire's visit to the BBC Summer Festival at the NEC, Birmingham, we are ...

Win a fabulous Wiltshire days out 'hamper'

Free prize draw - win a fabulous Wiltshire days out 'hamper' worth £400 THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED - THE WINNER WAS CHRIS BUCHANAN OF CHEADLE HULME NEAR STOCKPORT To celebrate the VisitWiltshire's visit to the BBC Summer ...

Witamy w Wiltshire

Hrabstwo Wiltshire, gdzie spotyka się wytwory rąk ludzkich liczące sobie nawet 6000 lat, oferuje wyjątkowo liczne atrakcje turystyczne. Czekają tu na Państwa tajemnice Avebury i Stonehenge, średniowieczne miasto Salisbury ze wspaniałą gotycką katedrą oraz niezwykłe białe konie wyryte w kredowych ...

Добро пожаловать в Уилтшир

История графства Уилтшир насчитывает около 6000 лет. У него есть все основания гордиться своими завораживающими достопримечательностями. Погрузитесь в тайну Эйвбери и Стоунхенджа, осмотрите средневековый город Солсбери с его величественным готическим собором, и обратите внимание на наши символические изображения белых лошадей, ...

Where to Stay - Wiltshire Accommodation

You'll find that people are genuinely pleased to see you in Wiltshire. Whether you are looking for accommodation in a smart hotel, a friendly Wiltshire B&B or guesthouse , a country inn, or a farm stay you should find ...

Caravanning and Camping in Wiltshire: If you enjoy the independence and freedom of a caravan or camping holiday, Wiltshire has a good range of quality caravan and campsites offering modern facilities in a rural setting. Search our list of caravan and campsites to find the ...
Special Offers: Wiltshire accommodation providers like to offer good value for money and you will usually find a range of Special Offers available including 3 nights for the price of 2, children free in parent's room and packages which include tickets to ...
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Wiltshire Hotels, B&Bs, Inns and Guesthouses: You will find a wide range of good quality Hotels, Inns, Guesthouses, and Bed & Breakfast in Wiltshire , mostly small and friendly. Whatever your preference, from a bustling location in Salisbury or Swindon to a rural retreat in the ...
Wiltshire Self Catering Accommodation: If you prefer the freedom of a self catering holiday you will find a good choice of quality self catering accommodation in Wiltshire to suit all tastes and budgets. Most of our providers offer short breaks and special offers throughout ...
Wiltshire Farmhouse Accommodation: A unique feature of Wiltshire is our abundance of quality farmhouse accommodation where you'll be treated as 'one of the family' whilst enjoying the enticing combination of rural tranquility, heartening home-made food and a standard of comfort to rival the ...
Grading Information: The VisitWiltshire Tourism Partnership is committed to promoting Wiltshire as a quality destination for UK and overseas visitors. In line with VisitBritain, VisitWiltshire only promotes accommodation that has been assessed and achieved a star rating, or is awaiting assessment, with ...
Accessibility Information: If you have particular mobility, visual or hearing needs, look out for Visit Britain's National Accessible Scheme . You can be confident of finding accommodation or attractions that meet your needs by looking for the symbols relating to the Scheme.

An Array of Things to Do in Wiltshire...

A visit to Wiltshire is a voyage of discovery. Here you will find Europe's oldest road - the Ridgeway ; England's first safari park at Longleat ; the highest concentration of prehistoric sites in Europe including the World Heritage ...

Attractions in Wiltshire: Few places in Europe can rival the ancient monuments and ceremonial landscapes of Wiltshire UK which include the World Heritage Sites of Stonehenge and Avebury . Salisbury Cathedral , with its soaring Spire, is another major international visitor attraction and ...
Family Fun: What are we doing today? Wiltshire is the perfect travel destination for fun, laughter and family entertainment. Come and explore the many exciting attractions, events and beautiful countryside - wherever you are in the county, you’ll find a great ...
Activities in Wiltshire: The great outdoors in Wiltshire is waiting to be discovered... from a gentle family stroll to an off-road cycling adventure; from a peaceful canal trip to an exhilarating horseback gallop...Wiltshire can cater for outdoor enthusiasts whatever their age or interest.
Arts & Crafts in Wiltshire: Lots of visitors to Wiltshire enjoy seeing unique arts and crafts, sometimes created before their eyes! The towns and their surrounding villages positively burst with galleries, individual craftspeople and artists, studios and exhibitions. You'll find it hard not to buy ...
Shopping in Wiltshire: If you enjoy shopping you'll be spoilt for choice in Wiltshire! At the Swindon Designer Outlet everything's under one roof. The imaginatively restored GWR Victorian locomotive works contains all the familiar designer labels plus a wide choice of places to ...
Free Things to do in Wiltshire: Here are some suggestions for places to visit and activities to do in Wiltshire that won't cost you anything! Whatever you enjoy, whether it's walking, visiting ancient monuments and museums or shopping, you should find something here to help your ...

What's On in Wiltshire

Wiltshire's welcoming, friendly character is revealed in its programme of events, festivals and fairs. Why not plan a break around one of these and enjoy some rather special entertainment whilst exploring our countryside and attractions. Throughout the year you ...

Festivals in Wiltshire: Wiltshire is busy for most of the year with music, food and drink and arts festivals. Whatever part of the county you decide to visit this year, you will find plenty of activity. Check the list below to help you ...
British breakfast week: Sorry, you've missed the Wiltshire Farm Stay group's celebration of British Farmhouse Breakfast Week, but you can view i mages of the event. >>Further information on British Breakfast week ...
King Henry VIII and Wiltshire: Wilton House, near Salisbury, has strong connections with Henry VIII as the original monastery at Wilton was destroyed during the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Henry VIII granted the estate including the remaining buildings to Sir William Herbert, who was married ...
Anniversaries: Many of Wiltshire's attractions will be celebrating major anniversaries in 2010 200 years of the Kennet & Avon Canal The canal is Wiltshire's main waterway and runs right through the centre of the county. It is ...
Snake's Head Fritillaries: North Meadow, in the Wiltshire village of Cricklade , is an old hay meadow which is now a National Nature Reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is famous for having the largest UK population of rare Snakes ...
Bluebell Woods: West Woods at Lockeridge A misty sea of blue greets visitors to West Woods near Marlborough during May as bluebells come into flower and cover the ground. To take advantage of this wonderful spectacle, why not take a ...
What's planned for 2011: Planning ahead for 2011? There are some major events scheduled already for 2011 in Wiltshire. In addition to the annual festivals and events you'll find in the What's On section, here are a few major events planned for next year. ...

Wiltshire Food & Drink

It's Britain, not France, that today has the healthiest - and tastiest - food culture. And Wiltshire is playing a leading role in it all. Some of the first farmers' markets were held here. The county's rich agriculture and kind ...

Local Food and Drink Directory: Welcome to the Wiltshire's local food and drink directory. This area has been developed in association with Wiltshire's food and drink suppliers following the success of the 'Wiltshire Harvest' local food directory. Wiltshire is home to a range of ...
Pubs and Restaurants in Wiltshire: Good food is an essential ingredient of any memorable short break or holiday. It's certainly on the menu when you visit Wiltshire. How could it be otherwise? It's one of England's most diverse and beautiful counties with a rich agriculture ...
Farmers' Markets: You will find Farmers' Markets in most Wiltshire towns. Below is a list of venues and the days of the week when Markets in Wiltshire take place: Wiltshire Farmers' Markets Association Markets Bradford on Avon, Westbury Gardens Third Thursday of ...
Food Trails in Wiltshire: Wiltshire, one of the largest and most diverse counties in England (where the saying "as different as chalk and cheese" originated, as the uplands are quite different from the dairy producing lowlands) is wonderful to explore. Here are 2 food ...
Local Food Awards: Wiltshire can offer a distinctive range of locally produced food and drink and our two local food awards have been developed to encourage the use of this local produce in Hotels, B & Bs, Restaurants and Pubs across the county.

Take time out in Wiltshire this autumn

Misty, chilly mornings... conkers lying on the ground... and the wonderful array of colour of Wiltshire's forests, woods and gardens. Just a few reasons to take time out, and get out and about in Wiltshire this autumn. Wiltshire boasts ...

Conference Facilities Wiltshire

Wiltshire is a county of enormous diversity, making it the ideal location for your meeting, seminar, conference, or product launch. Whether you are looking for a room for a small meeting or a large hotel for a major event, ...

Days Out and Short Breaks in Wiltshire

It's sometimes hard to gauge just how much ground you can cover in an area that is little known to you. So, to help you discover what you can accomplish in a 2 to 3 night stay in the ...

Short Break in the North and East of Wiltshire: For this break you could stay near Calne , Chippenham , Wootton Bassett , Purton or Swindon to make the suggested locations easy to reach. For a range of excellent accommodation visit our ' Where to Stay ' pages.
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 ' ...
Short Break in North East Wiltshire: For this break you could stay in Devizes , Marlborough or Swindon or any of the villages in between. For a range of excellent accommodation visit our ' Where to Stay ' pages. Day 1 ...
Short Break in West Wiltshire: For this break you could stay near Bradford on Avon , Warminster , Heytesbury, Maiden Bradley or Westbury to make the suggested locations easy to reach. For a range of excellent accommodation visit our ' Where to Stay ' ...
Short Breaks for Garden Lovers: Wiltshire has a wide range of stately homes and gardens and it would be impossible to visit them all in one short stay. Here are two car tours which you can take as part of a two or three night ...
Romantic Wiltshire: With beautiful scenery, ample footpaths to while away an afternoon strolling hand-in-hand and even a village named Lover where better to spend a romantic trip with your loved one than Wiltshire? Lover On the edge of the New Forest National ...
Short Breaks for Families: Families of all ages can enjoy a short break in Wiltshire UK, full of fun, laughter and excitement. Wiltshire has a wonderful selection of attractions and activities to entertain everyone. Follow these suggestions for two really memorable short breaks, firstly ...
Short Break for Walkers: This two day or walking weekend break will take you on two delightfully quiet walks in very different landscapes. You could stay near Warminster , Horningham, Westbury , Trowbridge or Bradford on Avon for easy access to both walks. Equally, ...
Breaks for Serious Shoppers!: If you're looking for a shopping break in England, Wiltshire offers a wide range of shopping experiences to suit all tastes, from the most casual browser to the more serious shopper! Try these suggestions for two short shopping breaks which ...
Heritage Short Breaks: Wiltshire is blessed with an exceptional range of places to visit on a heritage holiday. You'll need more than a few days to do justice to its World Heritage Sites, historic houses and masterly cathedral and churches, all set in ...

Christmas and the New Year in Wiltshire

THis section will be updated shortly with 2010 information | | | | | | | | Did you know?... According to The Times newspaper, the world's oldest artificial Christmas tree, owned ...

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With over 5,000 years of history and heritage just waiting to be explored, it's easy to see why more groups are discovering all that Wiltshire has to offer. With everything from a UNESCO World Heritage Site, magnificent medieval cathedral and ...

Group visitor attractions: With a history dating back over 5,000 years, Wiltshire has all the attractions and places to visit to satisfy the most discerning group visitor. On the 'must see' list for any group are the UNESCO World Heritage site of Stonehenge ...
Places for your groups to eat: With such a wide range of things to see and do, you're sure to be in need of refreshment before too long! and when it comes to eating out in Wiltshire, there is a superb range of eateries on offer.
Shopping: If your group enjoys shopping you'll be spoilt for choice! At Swindon's McArthur Glen Designer Outlet everything's under one roof. The imaginatively restored GWR Victorian locomotive works contains all the familiar designer labels plus a wide choice of places to ...
Travelling to Wiltshire: Just 90 miles from London - and easily accessible from the south coast, the Midlands and Wales, Wiltshire is an ideal short break destination. If your group is staying close by - in Bristol, Bath or Oxford, for example - ...
Accommodation for Groups: Your group can be sure of a warm welcome and an enjoyable stay in beautiful Wiltshire. With a whole host of quality-inspected accommodation, from elegant townhouses and traditional country bed and breakfasts to characterful inns and modern stylish hotels, Wiltshire ...
Events for groups: Wiltshire's welcoming, friendly character is revealed in its colourful programme of events, festivals and fairs. Why not plan a group visit around one of these and enjoy some rather special entertainment whilst exploring our countryside and attractions. Throughout the year ...
Itineraries for groups: With so many fascinating attractions to choose from, creating tours and themed itineraries for your groups here in Wiltshire is easy. Whether your group enjoys unearthing history, admiring stately homes and gardens, discovering major feature film locations, appreciating art or ...

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