Wiltshire History & Heritage
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Kelmscott Manor
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Type:
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.
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.
Wilton Windmill
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Type:
Windmill
Near Marlborough
Built in 1821, fully restored as a working windmill. Stoneground flour generally available for sale.
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…
Avebury Stone Circle and Avebury Manor and Garden
Type
Type:
Historic Site
Marlborough
The pretty village of Avebury nestles within the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site. Recognised for its globally important Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments, here you’ll find the world’s largest stone circle, stone avenues and ancient…
Parade House
Type
Type:
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…Trowbridge Museum
Type
Type:
Museum
Trowbridge
Housed in the historic Home Mills, Trowbridge Museum offers an immersive journey through over a millennium of local history. Interactive exhibits and panoramic views from the upper floors provide insights into the town's evolution and its pivotal…
Cherhill White Horse
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Type:
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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Type:
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.
The Courts Garden
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Type:
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…
Marlborough White Horse
Type
Type:
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.
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.
Hackpen White Horse
Type
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.
Alton Barnes White Horse
Type
Type:
Historic Site
Pewsey
The Alton Barnes horse was cut in 1812 by Robert Pile on his own land.
The Neeld Community & Arts Centre
Type
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…
Devizes White Horse
Type
Type:
Historic Site
Devizes
The newest of Wiltshire's White Horses, Devizes was cut in 1999 to mark the Millennium. It's located on Roundway Hill to the north of Devizes.
Chapel Plaister Pilgrims Chapel
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Type:
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.
Fovant Badges
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Type:
Historic Site
Salisbury
Regimental badges carved into the chalk downs above the village of Fovant.
Ludgershall Castle and Cross
Type
Type:
Historic Site
Ludgershall
The ruins of an early 12th century royal hunting palace and a late medieval cross.
Woodhenge
Type
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.
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