Time for Wiltshire Blog

Secluded villages, historic towns, and landscapes littered with strange prehistoric monuments – is it any wonder that many places in Wiltshire are said to be haunted? This Halloween VisitWiltshire explore some of the spookiest spots in our county, from deserted villages to ancient stone circles.

What’s on in Wiltshire this October? There are lots of fun events taking place – so start making your plans today. Wiltshire will welcome live music, spectacular exhibitions, festivals, family days out, special events and comedy shows this October. Plus, with half term and Halloween coming up this month, there will be lots of fun family events taking place to keep the kids happy. Read on to find out what’s on in Wiltshire this October.

Castle Combe in the Wiltshire Cotswolds is often referred to as “the prettiest village in England”. With its charming stone cottages tucked up in their romantic gardens, it isn’t hard to see why. But the village’s equally-scenic neighbours can sometimes get overlooked. And there are many other chocolate box villages to enjoy nearby.

Wondering what’s on in Wiltshire this month? The answer is: lots! There are family days out, food festivals, open air cinema, art exhibitions, live music, circus performances, comedy shows, markets and more.

With ancient monuments and historic buildings scattered across its timeless landscapes, Wiltshire is a county heavy with English history. But just how old are these historic sites? And what are the stories behind them? We take a look at the long lives of Stonehenge, Salisbury Cathedral and the famous Wiltshire white horses, and discover just how old they are...

With lots of exciting summer events taking place, August 2021 is the perfect time to rediscover all the places you love here in Wiltshire. So, what’s happening? There are sunflowers to be picked, theatre to watch, music to enjoy and picnics to create! Here’s our run down of the events and activities taking place here in Wiltshire this month…

Stuart Earp, the Manager of Milford Hall Hotel in Salisbury takes us through why he believes it's provides the perfect base for your Wltshire stay.

Summer is here and it's time to escape from the everyday here in Wiltshire. It's time to go on an adventure and rediscover everything we've been missing.

On a hot, sunny day in June, Helen and Flo from the VisitWiltshire team went to look around the brand new glamping site and cafe-bar at Woolley Grange Hotel on the edge of Bradford on Avon.

In 2021, Father's Day falls on Sunday 20 June. Wondering what's on this year so you can celebrate Father's Day with your dad? Why not spend the weekend of Father’s Day in Salisbury.

Summer is here and lockdown is easing; it’s time to think about planning events and activities for June. If you’re thinking about what to do this June in Wiltshire – we’ve got you covered! From virtual concerts to real-life boat trips, plus art exhibitions, walking festivals, Father’s Day fun, film, theatre and more – here’s what’s on in Wiltshire in June 2021.

Wiltshire’s Museum Development Officer, Heather Perry, takes a whistle-stop tour around some of the county’s museums starting to open their doors over the next few days.