Wiltshire History & Heritage
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Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site
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Historic Site
Wiltshire
Stonehenge and Avebury are listed together as a single UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site is famous for its instantly recognisable stone circles but there is far more to explore in these two remarkable landscapes.
Old Sarum
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Castle/Fort
Salisbury
Discover the story of the original Salisbury with a day out to Old Sarum, 2 miles north of where the city stands now.
The mighty Iron Age hill fort was where the first cathedral once stood and Romans, Normans and Saxons left their mark.
Longleat
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Safari Park
Warminster
Longleat, nestled within 900 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped grounds, is home to the UK’s original Safari Park, one of the best examples of Elizabethan architecture, and an abundance of exciting attractions including Jungle Kingdom and Animal…
Fisherton Mill - Gallery, Cafe and Artist Studios
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Gallery
Salisbury
Explore a treasure trove of amazing artwork in the largest independent art gallery in the South West. Our relaxed and friendly café is a slice of foodie heaven in the heart of Salisbury.
REME Museum
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Museum
Chippenham
The REME Museum displays the proud history of the Corps of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. Wherever in the world the Army serves, there you will find REME.
Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta
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Cathedral/Minster
Salisbury
Be inspired by this magnificent medieval cathedral surrounded by 8 acres of lawn and historic architecture.
This living church boasts Britain’s tallest spire and is home to the finest original Magna Carta and Europe’s oldest working clock.
Arundells
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Historic House/Palace
Salisbury
Arundells is the home of former Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath, situated in Cathedral Close in Salisbury. Extensive personal collections of art, ceramics, political cartoons and sailing memorabilia, as well as a beautiful two-acre riverside garden.
Marlborough College Summer School
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University / College
Marlborough
This extremely popular multi-generational learning experience will take place over four weeks between 11 July to 7 August 2021
Stonehenge
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Historic Site
Nr Amesbury
Stonehenge stands impressively as a prehistoric monument of unique importance, a World Heritage Site, surrounded by remains of ceremonial and domestic structures - some older than the monument itself.
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
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Museum
Swindon
Get up close to magnificent locomotives, be a signalman in the GWR interactive Signal Box and drive the steam train simulator as you travel through STEAM’s story-telling displays!
STEAM tells the story of the men and women who built, operated and…
Salisbury Museum
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Museum
Salisbury
Home of the award-winning Wessex Gallery and the ‘Amesbury Archer’. Displays reveal the history of medieval Salisbury and Old Sarum. The King’s House Café offers lunches and teas.
The Kennet & Avon Canal Trust Devizes
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Canal / Waterway / Marina
Couch Lane, Devizes
The Kennet and Avon Canal Trust has been in existence for more than 50 years.
At Devizes we have our Head Quarters, Canal side Museum, Boat trips, Café and gift shop.
Caen Hill Locks
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Canal / Waterway / Marina
DEVIZES
On the Kennet & Avon Canal you will find beauty, history and nature. Tap into its stillness, enjoy a gentle adventure, share your boating stories at canal side cafes or pubs, and live in a space where time moves no faster than a stroll.
Boscombe Down Aviation Collection
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Museum
Old Sarum, Salisbury
Collection of aircraft, cockpits, replicas and models weapons and trials equipment to show the story of flight and flight test in the UK.
The cockpits are mostly open and you can sit in and use the controls.
Roman Baths
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Historic Site
Abbey Church Yard, Bath
Visit the heart of the World Heritage Site. Around Britain's only hot spring, the Romans built a magnificent temple and bathing complex that still flows with natural hot water.
Chippenham Museum
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Museum
Chippenham
The Museum is housed in a fine 18th century grade II listed building. The displays tell the story of the historic market town from prehistoric times to the present day.
Chippenham Museum open: Monday to Saturday 10am – 4pm
Bank Holidays except…Lydiard House & Park
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Historic House/Palace
Swindon
Open all year round, Lydiard Park is the ancestral home of the Viscounts Bolingbroke. The Palladian house, beautiful church, walled garden and formal parkland are the stroking remains of a great country estate.
Iford Manor Gardens
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Garden
Nr Bath
Breathtakingly pretty 18th century manor surrounded by award-winning Italianate gardens.
Visit Hillbrush
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Museum
Mere
The Visit Hillbrush museum, an educational and interactive museum, is a celebration of the rich 95-year history of a family brush ware business.
Exhibits include: How Many Brushes in your Home?, Fibres from Around the World, restored antique brush…
Bowood House and Gardens
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Historic House/Palace
Calne
Bowood House & Gardens will open to the public for its 45th year in 2020. 2020 Opening dates are from 1 April – 1 November 2020. Bowood is the magnificent family home of the Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne.
Bowood House:
Begun…