Wiltshire History & Heritage
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Town Hall Museum Royal Wootton Bassett
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Museum
Royal Wootton Bassett
Ever wondered what it was like when Wootton Bassett had its very own train station?
Crofton Beam Engines
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Industrial Archaeology
Crofton, Marlborough
Crofton Beam Engines, set in unspoiled Wiltshire countryside close to the old market town of Marlborough, is an ideal spot for exploring the Kennet and Avon Canal, with toilets and a picnic area on site. Access to grounds is free of charge. There…
Lacock Abbey, Village, and Fox Talbot Museum
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Historic House/Palace
Chippenham
Lacock Abbey is a quirky country house, developed over the centuries around a former 13th century nunnery, and the birthplace of modern photography. It is set in spacious wooded grounds, with plenty of space to picnic, and is now recognisable from…
St Peter's Church, Marlborough
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Church/Chapel
Marlborough
A community hub for the Arts and History hosting events, exhibitions and activities for its members, local residents and tourists.
Parade House
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Historic House/Palace
Trowbridge
A beautifully furnished Grade 1 Listed Georgian townhouse, now a prestigious venue for
events, exhibitions, weddings & receptions in the historic heart of the County Town of
Wiltshire, with its own stylish and luxurious bar and cinema. Open to the…Wilton Windmill
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Windmill
Near Marlborough
Built in 1821, fully restored as a working windmill. Stoneground flour generally available for sale.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fovant Badges
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Historic Site
Salisbury
Regimental badges carved into the chalk downs above the village of Fovant.
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.
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…
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.
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