Wiltshire Ideas & Inspiration

Wiltshire has been a special time for a long time and our World Heritage Site stands testament to the ages. Stonehenge and Avebury have a magnetism that has drawn people to them for centuries. Come today and you can walk through time. Here you can touch and feel the past…

Discover some of our wonders, traditions, myths and legends and even our crop circles. Be inspired by how much Wiltshire has to offer by viewing our videos.

Wiltshire on film

For a long time, Wiltshire has been used as a film and TV location from Castle Combe in the original version of Dr Dolittle to the more recent BBC dramas, Wolf Hall (filmed at Lacock Abbey and Great Chalfield Manor) and Poldark (filmed in Corsham). Step into your own period drama by walking the same streets as used for many of the locations.

Itinerary suggestions

If you are short on time and only have a day to explore, we’ve put together some suggestions for day trips highlighting some of the key places to visit.

Perhaps you are looking for ideas for your family for the school holidays or a romantic getaway? Let us inspire you with some of our amazing things to do and places to stay.

If you are planning to visit Stonehenge we’ve details on the various tour options available to you.

A county for all seasons

Watch the changing seasons on a break to Wiltshire, we aren’t just a summer destination and you’ll find plenty to do in the colder months from walking our ancient landscapes through to relaxing in one of our luxurious spa hotels.

Keep an eye on our competitions page for your chance to win some fantastic Wiltshire prizes - keep checking back as well as new competitions are regularly added. 

Press pause on your busy schedule and make time for Wiltshire this year!

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