Escape the Everyday this Winter in Wiltshire

This winter in Wiltshire, take time out from the everyday. Stretch your legs and explore somewhere new. Discover hidden gems. Treat yourself and enjoy time together with your loved ones. Feel calm, soothed, refreshed and energised. Book a getaway in Wiltshire and bask in the timeless beauty of our landscapes and the warmth of our towns and villages.

Take a walk through the colourful fallen leaves, surrounded by green and golden trees. Settle down by the fire in a traditional English pub. Drift serenely downstream aboard a pretty narrowboat. Enjoy a traditional winter with fireworks, carol singing, Christmas shopping and time spent with family. Step back in time inside a grand stately home. Explore quaint cottage-lined streets in a sleepy market town. You'll never want to leave.

This winter, escape to Wiltshire. You will be here in no time. 

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Discover our Timless Countryside and Charming Towns

Escape the everyday as you explore outdoors in Wiltshire. Admire golden leaves reflected in a tranquil canal, or climb a grassy hillside to watch sunlight and shadow chase each other over rolling downlands. Walk amongst morning mists between ancient standing stones, with frost-covered grass crunching beneath your feet. Explore the winding, historic streets of a picturesque market town - just make sure you leave time to stop for a hot drink at a cute tearoom, or a beer by the fire in a welcoming pub, or a quick mooch around the independent shops. However you prefer to explore - by foot, on horseback or by bike - there is lots to see in Wiltshire this winter. Take a look at these top places for winter walks in Wiltshire for some inspiration.

For a quintessentially English market town with a slightly exotic twist, head to Corsham just twenty minutes from Bath on the edge of the Cotswolds. This hidden treasure boats historic buildings, pleasant parkland, independent shops and a thriving culturall scene. It has had a starring role in film and TV shows, and is also home to a so-called 'ostentation' of flamboyant peacocks. Escape the everyday in Corsham this Autumn or Winter.

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Enjoy Food and Drink

Spend time with your loved ones over a delicious meal. There's nothing more 'hyggelig' than a long walk through the fallen leaves followed by a hearty meal in a warm and cosy pub. Or a long afternoon spent catching up with friends over a hot chocolate in a cafe or tearoom. Or why not treat yourself to a delicious meal at a local restaurant. You can also enjoy delicious local produce here in Wiltshire - head to our farmers markets and pick up some tasty, fresh produce to make into your own delicious treats.

In Salisbury, enjoy the delights of the award- winning Gallery Cafe at Fisherton Mill. Spacious and comfortable, there is a scrumptious selection of homemade cakes baked daily and an imaginative contemporary lunch menu all made on the premises. This converted Victorian grain mill in the heart of Salisbury’s city-centre is now the largest independent art gallery in the south west, offering visitors the chance to browse, shop and eat in a unique atmosphere this winter. Discover Fisherton Mill this winter.

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Where to Stay this Winter

There are lots of wonderful accommodation options to choose from for your Wiltshire holiday this year. Why not stay on a narrow boat and wake to the smell of woodsmoke and a refreshing walk along the tow path? Or find a remote farm stay where you will be surrounded by the peace and calm of the Wiltshire countryside. If you're planning a New Year trip for 2022 you can choose from luxury hotels, friendly bed and breakfasts, cosy self-catering accommodation, or even glamping and camping. Places to stay are getting booked up quickly - so book your trip today! 

Get away from it all at Marshwood Farm B&B, self-catering, glamping and camping. Come and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of Marshwood Farm, tucked between the Nadder and Wylye valleys, in the heart of the Cranbourne Chase area of outstanding natural beauty. Escape the Everyday at Marshwood Farm.

Enjoy a getaway at family-owned Georgian manor house, Milford Hall Hotel and Spa this Winter. A boutique luxury hotel set in the heart of the historic city of Salisbury, Milford Hall Hotel is the perfect escape for an adult getaway. Enjoy holistic wellness treatments in the tranquil Lime Tree Spa and feast on delicious Italian food in the onsite Milano Restaurant Salisbury. Welcome to Milford Hall Hotel.

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Things to See and do this Winter

There is lots to do here in Wiltshire this Winter. Walk between atmospheric standing stones which have waited for you for thousands of years. Explore the breathtaking gardens of a grand stately home. Choose from all sorts of activities from bird watching to skydiving or watersports to spa days. Indulge in a spot of retail therapy or find out more about beautiful Wiltshire or a guided tour. At Fisherton Mill in Salisbury, you can browse, shop and eat at the largest independent art gallery in the south west.

At Longleat, you can discover animals from around the world, including lions, tigers, wolves, red panda, sea lions and England's only koalas. The UK’s number one Safari Park offers you the chance to enjoy up-close encounters with animals from across the globe. Plus, marvel at Longleat House’s architecture, one of the finest examples of Elizabethan architecture in Britain, and wander around the grounds and formal gardens at your leisure. Plan your winter visit to Longleat. 

Or pop over the border into Hampshire to the Bombay Sapphire Distillery to uncover the secrets of gin. Learn about the rare production processes used to make Bombay Sapphire, discover the conservation area the distillery calls home, find out about the exotic botanicals infused into every drop of Bombay Sapphire or get hands-on at a Gin Cocktail Masterclass. Escape the Everyday at Bombay Sapphire this Winter.

For a chance to literally escape from normality, head to Salisbury Escape Room this Winter. Join with friends or family to become a crack investigating team and solve a murder most foul! The perfect way to add a little fun to a rainy afternoon. Escape the Everyday at Salisbury Escape Room.

Discover the Army Flying Museum near Salisbury, one of Wiltshire's hidden gems. Hear the story of British Army Flying in two large hangars where you can see artefacts, medals and over 35 fixed wing and rotary aircraft. There are new displays, interactives and AV shows to engage visitors of all ages. Plus, if you pay for admission once you receive free entry to the Museum for a year! Escape the Everyday at the Army Flying Museum.