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Places to Visit
Local Towns and Cities
Bath
Claimed to be Britain’s most beautiful city with something for everyone. Visit attractions such as the world famous Roman Baths, the Herschel Museum of Astronomy and Bath Abbey.
Oxford, The City of Dreaming Spires, is famous the world over for its University and place in history.
Bristol
1,000 years of history as a major port, but with a vibrant heart to accompany the history.
Bradford on Avon
A beautiful country town with 2,500 years of history.
Castle Coombe
Often called “The prettiest village in England”
Chippenham
One of the West Country’s most dynamic towns, mixing the old and the new.
Cirencester
Cirencester, gateway to the Cotswolds and with roman sites and artefacts.
Corsham
Lovely small country town with its own stately home, Corsham Court.
Devizes
Another site settled by the Romans and famous for the part played in the civil war. Wadworth brewery tours start at 11am and 2pm all year round.To get tickets go to the visitor centre.
Devizes Museum
Containing some of the finest archaeological collections in Britain.
Marlborough
With the widest high street in the south of England Marlborough is well worth a visit. Also home to The Merchant’s House; a glorious restoration of a 17th century silk merchant’s house. Marlborough hosts a music festival, a literary festival and the popular summer school based at Marlborough college. Voted the 5th best High street for shops in Britain.
Swindon
This former railway town offers a diverse range of attractions and shopping. MacArthur Glen outlet centre and the steam museum are two of the many things to do within Swindon.
West Wiltshire
The rural part of Wiltshire with historic market towns and intriguing white horses.
Beautiful Castle where ‘Downton Abbey’ was filmed.
Activities and Attractions
Avebury
Possibly the most important prehistoric stone circle in Britain, and the equally charming Manor House & Garden.
Bowood Estate
Something for all the family, from the 18th century house and gardens, adventure playground to the golf and country club.
Corsham Court
Based on an Elizabethan house dating from 1582, Corsham Court has been the home of the Methuen family since 1745.
Country walks-Bath and the West
A small selection of country walks around Bath and the South West.
Fishing
A selection of fishing sites in Wiltshire.
The canal passes through a wonderful rural landscape and has much to offer.
Longleat House and Safari Park
The world famous safari park and home to the 7th Marquess of Bath is a worthwhile day out for all the family.
The National Trust
A wonderful range of historic properties, countryside sites, ancient monuments and farming.
The National Gardens Scheme
Wonderful gardens (mostly private) that are open a few times of the year for your enjoyment.
Stonehenge
The stone circle where building first started over 5,000 years ago. With a new visitor centre now open there has never been a better time to visit one of the most famous historical sites in the UK.
West Kennet longbarrow
One of the best known burial mounds in the country and the largest in Europe.
Westonbirt Arboretum
A world of trees and shrubs, 18,000 in 600 acres of beautifully landscaped countryside.
For further ideas of what to do and where to visit in Wiltshire feel free to look at the Visit Wiltshire site
