Visit Wiltshire Blog

As the summer draws to an end, autumn takes over with its rich colours. It’s a great time to embark on some of the local area’s walking routes and to crunch amongst the fallen leaves. Here are some of our highlights on where to head for those autumn colours in the Salisbury area…

With cooler temperatures and less crowds, September can be a great time to make a short break. Here in Salisbury there is still plenty to see and do during September, from the opportunity to get active to the chance to sample some of our tasty local produce. Check out some of this month’s highlights…

With its gentle hills and pretty villages, Wiltshire oozes traditional English charm. If you're looking for a quintessentially English holiday, look no further!

Whether you live locally or are here for a long weekend, there’s plenty to keep you all entertained over the Bank Holiday weekend here in Salisbury and south Wiltshire. 
These are some of the highlights you can enjoy...

This July, Helen from the VisitWiltshire team went on a Salisbury Cathedral Tower Tour, climbing 332 steps to the base of the tallest church spire in England to enjoy breath-taking views over Salisbury and the surrounding Wiltshire countryside.

We know what it’s like, the children break up for the school holidays and you often wonder how you will entertain them over the next six weeks, especially without breaking the bank.
This handy blog gives you some ideas on what you can do to break the boredom in Salisbury without costing you a fortune.

August is just around the corner and the summer is well and truly here...

There's nothing like relaxing in a Wiltshire beer garden in the summer sun. 

VisitWiltshire caught up with the team at Devizes Marina to talk canal boats, kingfishers and hot tubs...

We all know what it’s like during August, a hectic month with the children off school. It can feel like everything in August revolves around children's activities but did you know there’s plenty going on in and around Salisbury that adults can get involved in? So whether it’s a case of getting a babysitter or perhaps you are travelling as a couple or a group of friends here are some ideas for what you can see and do in the area. 

These chocolate box villages ooze country charm and are crying out to be instagrammed!

From hot air balloon rides to water sports, have a look at some of the best family-friendly activitivies this summer