Wiltshire History & Heritage
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Salisbury Arts Centre
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Type:
Arts Centre
Salisbury
Salisbury Arts Centre is a multi-artform venue dedicated to making imaginations fly. From theatre and dance to music, comedy, film and exhibitions: discover a vibrant hub of arts activity housed in a beautiful deconsecrated church building.
The Hall
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Heritage/Visitor Centre
Bradford on Avon
Magnificent Jacobean Hall and grounds hidden within the centre of Bradford on Avon. Home to the late Dr Alex Moulton, known best for his innovative engineering accomplishments such as the iconic Moulton Bicycle. Purchased by Stephen Moulton in 1848,…
St Thomas' Church
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Church/Chapel
Salisbury
Historic church in the heart of Salisbury city centre complete with medieval doom painting.
Calne Heritage Centre
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Type:
Heritage/Visitor Centre
Calne
The Calne Heritage Centre tells the story of Calne and the surrounding areas.
The Pound Arts Centre
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Type:
Arts Centre
Corsham
The Pound arts centre, run by local charity Pound Arts, is the hub of Corsham’s arts offering, with three annual seasons of professional performances, film, participatory arts events and exhibitions.
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
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Type:
Country Park/Nature Reserve
Tetbury
Arboretum with over 16,000 rare and beautiful trees, all set in 600 glorious, easy-to-stroll Cotswold acres
Royal Signals Museum
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Type:
Museum
BLANDFORD FORUM
From the sudden flare of flaming torches and the menacing glint of sunlight on polished shields to the use of ever more sophisticated microcomputers and satellite communications, the story of military communications is as dramatic and exciting as…
Old Wardour Castle
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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.
The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum
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Type:
Museum
Salisbury
The Museum tells the story of the infantryman from the Seven Years War to the present day. On the same site The Rifleman’s Table can provide you with coffee or lunch, and the garden is a place in which to wander or to relax in.
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.
Bratton Camp and Westbury White Horse
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Type:
Historic Site
Westbury
A large iron age hill fort and white horse carved into the hillside.
Pewsey White Horse
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Type:
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.
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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Type:
Historic Site
Pewsey
The Alton Barnes horse was cut in 1812 by Robert Pile on his own land.
Ludgershall Castle and Cross
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Type:
Historic Site
Ludgershall
The ruins of an early 12th century royal hunting palace and a late medieval cross.
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.
Hackpen White Horse
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Type:
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.
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.
The Neeld Community & Arts Centre
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Type:
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…