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Wiltshire History & Heritage

With a history spanning over 10,000 years, Wiltshire has been a special place for a very long time. History in Wiltshire is not just ancient, come today and you can walk through time.

Probably the most iconic of Wiltshire’s sites is of course Stonehenge. To this day there is still a mystery as to the reasons behind the site and how the stones were transported from as far away as Wales.

Further north is Avebury, the largest stone circle in the world. Dating from around 4,500 years ago, Avebury together with Stonehenge form part of the World Heritage Site.

The Battle of Edington in 878AD was a major victory for Alfred the Great over the Vikings led by Guthrum. The victory was decisive, forcing Guthrum to withdraw from Wessex and agree to the division of England. The Three Daggers in Edington offers opportuities to explore the battlefield and provides guides and talks as well. 

Discover Salisbury’s 13th century Cathedral which boasts the tallest spire in Britain, the medieval village of Lacock with its Abbey and historic towns such as Malmesbury and Bradford on Avon and Wiltshire's county town, Trowbridge.

Visit one of our stately homes ranging from the Elizabethan Longleat House, Wilton House with its Tudor origins, Palladian-style Lydiard House and the Merchant’s House in Marlborough, the house of a prosperous silk mercer. Explore some of Wiltshire’s ecclesiastical heritage in some of our historic churches that open to the public.

During the industrial revolution, the Kennet & Avon Canal was created linking Bristol to Reading by water. The canal although no longer used for industrial reasons is still a very thriving place and is the perfect spot for a stroll or cycle along the tow path. Look out for Crofton Beam Engines near Marlborough and the Caen Hill Locks near Devizes which both form part of the impressive canal. One of the key drivers in the Industrial Revolution was Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Brunel was responsible for developing the Great Western Railway, still celebrated today in Swindon’s STEAM Museum.

Learn more about the history of Wiltshire at the Wiltshire Museum and Salisbury Museum and if you are searching your heritage then the Wiltshire History Centre in Chippenham should be your first point of call. Discover more history on a visit to one of our museums from transport to local history.

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  1. The White Horse at Cherhill

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    Calne

    The second oldest of Wiltshire's White Horses, situated on the edge of Cherhill Down, off the A4.

  2. Woodhenge, Amesbury

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    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.

  3. The Kenavon Venture

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    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.

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    Wilton

    Wilton House, home to the 18th Earl of Pembroke, provides a fascinating insight into British history. Built on the site of a 9th century nunnery, set in 21 acres of landscaped parkland with water and rose gardens beside the River Nadder.

  5. Museum of Computing

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    Swindon

    Come and see 70 years of technology from desktops, portables, laptops and Apple Macs, to games consoles, handhelds, arcade games, calculators and more...

  6. Ancient Wiltshire monument Silbury Hill

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    Marlborough

    An extraordinary artificial prehistoric mound, the largest Neolithic construction of its type in Europe.

  7. Trowbridge Town Hall Exterior

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    Town Hall Arts’ mission is to provide opportunities for people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities to be inspired by arts, culture and heritage learning from a building at the heart of its community.

  8. Visit Hillbrush for the Easter holdiays

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    The Brush and Broom at Hillbrush

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    Mere

    Conveniently located just off the A303, The Brush & Broom offers a warm welcome, delicious locally sourced dishes, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Explore our on-site museum to discover the fascinating history of Hillbrush and the brush-making…

  9. Arundells

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    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.

  10. The Guild (formerly Wilton Shopping Village)

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    Salisbury

    The Wilton Shopping Village offers you a unique shopping experience - good value in an historic, riverside setting.

  11. Malmesbury Abbey

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    Within England’s oldest borough sits the 12th Century Abbey which is still very much in use today.

    The Norman Abbey houses the tomb of King Athelstan and the crest of Henry VII, a specially illuminated 15th century Bible, a breathtaking Norman…

  12. Lydiard House Swindon, Summer Country House Garden

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    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.

  13. Idmiston All Saints

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    All Saints Street, London

    The Churches Conservation Trust protects and cares for 21 historic churches across Wiltshire. The unique collection of churches includes irreplaceable examples of architecture, archaeology and art from 1,000 years of history.

  14. The Holburne Museum

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    Bath

    Fascinating art exhibitions in an impressively majestic setting.

  15. Old Wardour Castle

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    The unusual hexagonal ruins of Old Wardour Castle stand serenely in their lakeside setting, protected by acres of wood, making a picturesque setting for picnics. But their beguiling scene of rural tranquillity masks a bloodthirsty past.

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    Restored manor-house, c1480, next to contemporary small parish church. Great hall, screen and contemporary mural portrait of the builder. Alfred Parsons designed the gardens

  17. Bath World Heritage Centre

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    Bath

    At the Bath World Heritage Centre you can:

    - Discover what makes Bath such a unique place
    - Find out about the city’s attributes of Outstanding Universal Value: the hot springs, Roman remains, Georgian architecture, Georgian town planning, the…

  18. Abbey House Manor

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    Malmesbury

    The Abbey House Manor garden is a place guests have loved exploring for many years, and the the doors are reopenedto be able to continue the story, having raised over £3000 for local charities already. With the help of Head Gardener, Freya Langford,…

  19. Amesbury History Centre

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    Amesbury

    The Amesbury History Centre is the place to visit to find out all you need to know about the oldest continually inhabited settlement in Britain.  The centre though small is superbly laid out allowing locals and tourists alike to learn the story…

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    Leigh Delamere, Chippenham

    Dramatic Victorian confection.

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