Visit Wiltshire Blog

Whatley Manor Hotel and Spa is a secluded countryside escape in the heart of Wiltshire. The picture-perfect country house has surprises around every corner, from the warm welcome of the wooden gates opening for, to the bittersweet goodbye. Whatley Manor Hotel & Spa is a place to experience, if only once in your lifetime. 

We spoke with Jules Mittra, founder of Around and About Bath, to discuss all of their wonderful ' immersive journeys for world-curious, discerning travellers'.

This Halloween experience terrifyingly good events in Wiltshire. Celebrate the spooky holiday in style with frightening trails, pumpkin carving workshops, mysterious stone circles, and a special ‘Owl-O-Ween’. Here’s our chilling collection of ghoulish goings-on for all the family to enjoy as the nights draw in.

As nights draw in and the breathtaking autumnal colours begin to show, Wiltshire becomes a magical place. To make the most out of it here are our Top 12 things to do this October! 

You’ve probably already worked out that mum is passionate about making sure everybody is able to get involved with activities all around the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site.

Last weekend (7-9 September) Matt Tyrer, known on Instagram funnily enough as @matt.tyrer, took over our Instagram account to share his vision of Wiltshire.

On Sunday 16th September, the team from VisitWiltshire got together with IgersWiltshire for an animal themed Instameet. Buttle Farm, a rare breed pig farm with farm stay accommodation near Calne, kindly invited us to see their pigs and 10 gorgeous piglets.

Wiltshire has some true hidden gems tucked away for ambitious foodies. Whether it’s food festivals, Michelin star restaurants, quaint tea rooms or cookery schools, Wiltshire has the WOW factor when it comes to food and drink. It’s worth taking time to allow your taste buds to tingle and be infused with wonderful flavours that are sitting right on our doorstep. Here is an insight to some of the must-go foodie places in Wiltshire.

Next month is the Salisbury Literary Festival from 17-22nd October. Tom Bromley, the organiser of the event, has written a blog around the literary history surrounding the medieval city of Salisbury. 

National Spa Week (Monday 10  to Monday 17 Sepember) is the perfect excuse to visit one of our fantastic, tranquil spas in Wiltshire. The kids are back to school and it's time for some peace and quiet. So be inspired with some of our outstanding options. 

Wiltshire, a county rich in History and Heritage. Something you can celebrate as part of England's largest festival of history and culture, Heritage Open Days. Discover hidden places around Wiltshire and try out something new all for free! 

Do you believe in time travel? I do.  Not in a TARDIS or DeLorean, but through the power of a place to transport you to another era. A recent trip to the city of Salisbury was the perfect illustration of how the past and present live side by side, and where, in the space of only one weekend, it is possible to travel across the centuries.