Blog (Avebury) - Visit Wiltshire

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...

Discover the National Trust's historic houses, gorgeous gardens, ancient monuments and historic sites in Wiltshire. 

Summer is on it's way and there are plenty of things to do across Wiltshire in June. 

Christmas is fast approaching and Wiltshire has plenty on offer to help you get into the festive spirit. 

Bark, bark, bark.. It’s me, Desmond Dog, I’m back again with another blog about the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site.

On a lovely summer’s afternoon recently I was invited to join a Mad Max Tour around North Wiltshire.  I joined the tour in Lacock, at this stage the group had already visited Stonehenge, and travelled through some of the beautiful Wiltshire countryside. Talking to some of those on board, they had thoroughly enjoyed Stonehenge and the journey so far, one lady from North America said she now wanted to move to Wiltshire because it was so beautiful!