Wiltshire History & Heritage
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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.
Woodhenge
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Type:
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.
The Kennet & Avon Canal Trust Devizes
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Type:
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.
Wilton House
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Type:
Historic House/Palace
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.
Museum Of Computing
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Type:
Museum
Swindon
Come and see 70 years of technology from desktops, portables, laptops and Apple Macs, to games consoles, handhelds, arcade games, calculators and more...
Silbury Hill
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Type:
Historic Site
Marlborough
An extraordinary artificial prehistoric mound, the largest Neolithic construction of its type in Europe.
Trowbridge Town Hall
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Event Venue
Trowbridge
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.
The Brush and Broom at Hillbrush
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Type:
Museum
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…
Arundells
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Type:
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.
The Guild (formerly Wilton Shopping Village)
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Shop/Shopping Centre
Salisbury
The Wilton Shopping Village offers you a unique shopping experience - good value in an historic, riverside setting.
Malmesbury Abbey
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Abbey/Priory
Malmesbury
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…
Lydiard House & Park
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Type:
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.
The Churches Conservation Trust
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Type:
Church/Chapel
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.
The Holburne Museum
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Type:
Museum
Bath
Fascinating art exhibitions in an impressively majestic setting.
Old Wardour Castle
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Type:
Castle/Fort
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.
Great Chalfield Manor
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Type:
Historic House/Palace
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
Bath World Heritage Centre
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Type:
Heritage/Visitor Centre
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…Abbey House Manor
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Type:
Garden
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,…
Amesbury History Centre
Type
Type:
Museum
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…
Church of Saint Margaret of Antioch
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Type:
Church/Chapel
Leigh Delamere, Chippenham
Dramatic Victorian confection.