Wiltshire History & Heritage
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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…Wiltshire Museum
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Museum
Devizes
Discover gold from the time of Stonehenge, find out more about ancient Wiltshire, including the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site. Plus displays and exhibitions exploring the history of Wiltshire from earliest times to the present.
St Michael's Church
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Church/Chapel
Chippenham
We would be delighted for visitors to come and see our lovely church and in particular the two stained glass windows
dedicated to RAF Lyneham ( which was unveiled by Her Majesty the Queen in 1990 ) and 47 Sqn.The Merchant's House
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Historic House/Palace
Marlborough
The Merchant's House - a glorious restoration of a 17th century silk merchant's house. The 17th century style town garden is a hidden gem...
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
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Country Park/Nature Reserve
Tetbury
Arboretum with over 16,000 rare and beautiful trees, all set in 600 glorious, easy-to-stroll Cotswold acres
Designer Outlet Swindon
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Shop/Shopping Centre
Swindon
Designer Outlet Swindon lies within the beautifully renovated Grade II listed buildings of the Great Western Railway Works and is one of the largest covered designer outlets in Europe. 90 High St and Designer brands.
Kelmscott Manor
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Historic House/Palace
Nr Lechlade
Kelmscott Manor was the inspirational country home of William Morris; poet, designer, craftsman, socialist and father of the Arts & Crafts movement. This Grade I Listed house was loved by Morris as a survival of traditional craftsmanship.
Hackpen White Horse
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Historic Site
Broad Hinton
Measuring 90ft by 90ft the Hackpen Hill white horse was carved to commemorate the Coronation of Queen Victoria in 1838. This horse is stiuated just of the Ridgeway path.
Ludgershall Castle and Cross
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Historic Site
Ludgershall
The ruins of an early 12th century royal hunting palace and a late medieval cross.
The Courts Garden
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Garden
Bradford on Avon
This charming garden shows the English country style at its best. Full of variety, there are peaceful water gardens, colourful herbaceous borders and imaginative topiary. You can picnic in the Arboretum, be inspired by the Kitchen Garden and…
Fovant Badges
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Historic Site
Salisbury
Regimental badges carved into the chalk downs above the village of Fovant.
All Saints' Church
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Church/Chapel
Westbury
All Saints' Church is the Parish church of Westbury. Standing in the centre of the town in a handsome churchyard surrounded by cottages and footpaths at the head of the market place.
Alton Barnes White Horse
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Historic Site
Pewsey
The Alton Barnes horse was cut in 1812 by Robert Pile on his own land.
Marlborough White Horse
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Historic Site
Marlborough
The Marlborough horse lies in the grounds of Marlborough College and is the smallest horse in Wiltshire. Cut in 1804 by a group of School boys the horse is best seen from the A4.
Chapel Plaister Pilgrims Chapel
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Church/Chapel
Corsham
The Pilgrims’ Chapel at Chapel Plaister is a tiny, but unique part of our national heritage. It dates back to the 13th Century and stands beside what in previous times, was the principal route to the south west.
Cherhill White Horse
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Historic Site
Calne
The second oldest of Wiltshire's White Horses, situated on the edge of Cherhill Down, off the A4.
Broad Town White Horse
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Historic Site
Broad Town
A chalk figure white horse measuring 86ft by 61ft situated on the hill to the east of the village of Broad Town was completed in 1863 by a local farmer William Simmonds.
Pewsey White Horse
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Historic Site
Pewsey
The white horse was cut by volunteers from Pewsey Fire Brigade in 1937 to commemorate the Coronation of George VI. This current horse replaces a lost 18th century one.
The Neeld Community & Arts Centre
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Arts Centre
Chippenham
After a refurbishment and improvement project by Chippenham Town Council in 2015, this beautiful Victorian forum has been transformed into a modern venue with comfortable tiered seating, a brand-new bar area and top-quality sound and light equipment…
Woodhenge
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Historic Site
Larkhill, Salisbury
This monument consisted of six concentric rings of timber posts, now marked by concrete stumps, surrounded by a ditch with a bank on the outside.
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