press release 13 July 2016
New Bird's Eye View of Wiltshire from the Air
Stunning new aerial film capturing the beautiful county of Wiltshire has just been launched on www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/videos
For the first time visitors to Wiltshire are able to get a bird’s eye view of the breathtaking countryside and iconic views including the World Heritage Site of Stonehenge and Avebury.
The new film titled ‘What view did you wake up to this morning?’ is the first of a three part series which incorporates Wiltshire’s Timeless branding and aligns with VisitBritain’s Countryside is GREAT campaign.
Wiltshire’s connection with the past helps visitors appreciate time in the present. Wiltshire is calming, refreshing and puts back what the everyday takes out. The Wiltshire countryside alters with the changing seasons and that’s what makes visitors feel connected not just to nature but to time itself. Wiltshire is timeless wonders, timeless places, timeless pleasures and timeless nature.
VisitWiltshire used the latest drone technology made possible by funding from the recent £5m South West Tourism Growth Fund.
Fiona Errington, Marketing Manager, VisitWiltshire said “This footage will encourage more domestic and international visitors to come and see the magnificent Wiltshire countryside and iconic landmarks and views we have. We are working closely with VisitBritain, VisitEngland and VisitWiltshire partners to ensure this is shared online and via social media channels.”
This ‘eye in the sky’ footage makes you feel as though you are flying over Wiltshire and gives you views of a whole host of places like you’ve never seen them before.
Amazing attractions include Longleat, Salisbury Cathedral, Bowood, Wilton Windmill, Crofton Beam Engines, Abbey House Gardens and Malmesbury Abbey.
Significant land marks include Stonehenge and Avebury, Old Sarum, Barbury Castle, Caen Hill Locks and the famous White Horses.
Iconic views of Silbury Hill, Roundway Hill, West Kennet Long Barrow, The Ridgeway and the Kennet & Avon Canal are also featured.
To view ‘What did you wake up to this morning?” please visit www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/videos
This is just one element of VisitWiltshire’s integrated marketing strategy to grow international and domestic tourism, with other marketing activity including social media, PR, travel trade and consumer marketing campaigns.
For further information or to arrange a press visit please contact Florence Wallace, Travel Trade & PR Manager, flowallace@visitwiltshire.co.uk Tel: 01722 341309 or 07436 588860
Notes to editors:
About VisitWiltshire
VisitWiltshire was established in August 2011 and is the official Destination Management & Marketing Organisation for Wiltshire representing over 600 partners. It is a public/private sector membership organisation with our main funder being Wiltshire Council. VisitWiltshire's priority is to grow the county's Visitor Economy by raising awareness of the destination and generating additional tourism visits and spend. Wiltshire's Visitor Economy currently generates an estimated £1.5billion and supports over 28,000 jobs.
This is the list of places included in the film, in the order in which they are featured:
Stonehenge
Silbury Hill
Longleat
Harnham Water-Meadows
Salisbury Cathedral
Westbury White Horse
Bratton Camp
Bowood
Mere
Cherhill Monument
Wilton Windmill
Barbury Castle
Hackpen White Horse
Roundway Hill
St Leonard's Church, Sutton Veny
Golden Ball Hill, Vale of Pewsey
St Andrew's Church, Rollestone
Old Sarum
The Old Mill at Harnham
Crofton Beam Engines
West Kennet Long Barrow
Rollestone Manor
Kennet & Avon Canal (near Devizes)
Abbey House Gardens
Kennet & Avon Canal (near Devizes)
Stonehenge ATV
Caen Hill Locks
The Ridgeway
Kennet & Avon Canal (Vale of Pewsey)
Malmesbury Abbey
Cherhill White Horse
St Mary's Church, Old Dilton
Stonehenge