Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Wiltshire
Britain's Finest Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Wiltshire are listed below.
Stourhead (Garden)
Stourton, Warminster, Wiltshire
There is always another vision to attract the eye: the Temple of Flora, Temple of Apollo, rock bridge or a Gothic rustic cottage and grotto to... more
Lacock Abbey (Historic House)
Lacock, Chippenham, Wiltshire
The Strong Room has an important Renaissance carved stone table, supported by 4 satyrs. Various paintings, furniture and a group of watercolours are also on display... more
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway (Museum / Art Gallery)
Kemble Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire
World-famous locomotives, archive film footage and the testimonies of the ex-railway workers bring the story to life. Walk underneath `Caerphilly Castle´, step up on the station... more
Salisbury Cathedral (Historic House)
33 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire
Britain´s tallest Spire (123m / 404ft) was added a generation later. Inside the Cathedral discover nearly 800 years of history including the finest preserved Magna Carta... more
Broadleas Gardens (Garden)
Devizes, Wiltshire
There is also a Secret Garden, Sunken Rose Garden and Silver border with a great variety of shrubs and exotic climbers, and a Woodland Walk where... more
Manor House Golf Club (Golf Course)
Castle Combe, Bath, Wiltshire
There are many feature holes – the par five twelfth requires a perfect drive to the right of the sharply sloping fairway followed by a risky... more
Hamptworth Lodge (Historic House)
Hamptworth, Landford, Salisbury, Wiltshire
The heart of the house is the staircase hall and gallery, and the largest room is the Great Hall with its unusual roof. There are many... more
Bowood House & Gardens (Attraction / Activity)
Estate Office, Bowood House, Calne, Wiltshire
It is also home to one of the premiere Adventure Playground's in the country. Under 12s are guaranteed to have the time of their lives on... more
Trowbridge Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
The Shires, Court Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Other displays include reconstruction of Trowbridge Castle, a Victorian schoolroom, a weaver´s cottage and a draper´s shop. There are plenty of hands-on activities including a mouse-trail... more
Longleat Gardens (Garden)
Warminster, Wiltshire
The gardens were also rearranged to create the floral splendour of Longcombe Drive and also numerous azaleas and rhododendrons at the entrance to the park... more
Iford Manor: The Peto Garden (Garden)
Iford Manor, Iford, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire
This greatly romantic, steep Italian-style garden has wonderful views of the valley and a number of the original plants remain... more
Wilton House (Garden)
The Estate Office, Wilton, Salisbury, Wiltshire
The four new gardens created are the Rose Garden, the Water Garden, the Tudor Knot Garden and the North Forecourt Garden. A wealth of architectural features... more
Longleat House (Attraction / Activity)
Warminster, Wiltshire
The Murals in the private apartments have been painted by the present Marquess of Bath. Other attractions include the Safari Park with many magnificent animals, the... more
Longleat House (Historic House)
Warminster, Wiltshire
The Murals in the private apartments have been painted by the present Marquess of Bath. Other attractions include the Safari Park with many magnificent animals, the... more
Alexander Keiller Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
High Street, Avebury, Wiltshire
Also on display is a rare 20th century car that belonged to Alexander Keiller along with a large archive of Keiller correspondence, and a collection of... more
Stonehenge Monument (Attraction / Activity)
Amesbury, Wiltshire
Specialist tours can be arrange on request... more
Salisbury Cathedral (Attraction / Activity)
33 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire
Britain´s tallest Spire (123m / 404ft) was added a generation later. Inside the Cathedral discover nearly 800 years of history including the finest preserved Magna Carta... more
Mompesson House (Historic House)
The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire
The house also contains the Turnbull collection of 18th century drinking glasses. In the Green Room is a display of black and white portrait prints... more
Wilton House (Historic House)
The Estate Office, Wilton, Salisbury, Wiltshire
The magnificent 17th century state rooms include the famous Single and Double Cube rooms and the 19th century cloisters. One of the finest art collections in... more
Bowood House & Gardens (Historic House)
Estate Office, Bowood House, Calne, Wiltshire
The Exhibition Rooms contain Victoriana, costume, jewellery, miniatures and fine porcelain. Among the most interesting items are the Napoleonic Collection, including Napoleon´s death mask and Imperial... more
Cumberwell Park Golf Club (Golf Course)
Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire
The fourth nine opened in 2007 to provide the only 36-hole complex in Wiltshire, served by an imposing Wiltshire barn-style clubhouse. Designed for all levels of... more
Fisherton Mill (Museum / Art Gallery)
108 Fisherton Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire
The popular Gallery Cafe is considered one of the best eateries in Salisbury. All the food is prepared by chef proprietor Michael Fox, using fresh ingredients... more
Farmer Giles Farmstead (Attraction / Activity)
Teffont, Salisbury, Wiltshire
Enjoy a picnic lunch or stroll through the vineyard. For those days when the weather is temperamental there are a range of indoor activities including a... more
The Courts Garden (Garden)
Holt, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire
The water garden contains a rectangular lily pond surrounded by pale Iris Sibirica and an earlier creation of a dye pond. Borders are enclosed with Yew,... more
Aquarias Spa (Spa)
Whatley Manor Hotel, Easton Grey, Malmesbury, Wiltshire
Several signature treatments are available from La Prairie, (which are exclusive to Whatley Manor) and the massages will leave you comotose... more
Stourhead House (Historic House)
Stourton, Warminster, Wiltshire
The interior includes an outstanding Regency library designed by Colt Hoare in 1792 and decorated with paintings of classical scenes and furniture by Chippendale the Younger.... more
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa (Spa)
Colerne, Chippenham, Wiltshire
Before your treatments, experience the benefits of the thermal cabins; Japanese salt, aromatic steam, amethyst room, sauna and tepidarium. For complete indulgence, reserve a deluxe suite... more
The halcyon Spa (Spa)
Bishopstrow House, Boreham Road, Warminster, Wiltshire
From the moment you arrive, you will sense an air of peace and tranquillity... more
Heale Garden (Garden)
Middle Woodford, Salisbury, Wiltshire
Rambling roses and herbaceous plants are to be found alongside the river. A Japanese garden is located on an island in the river, originally laid out... more
Lydiard House (Historic House)
Lydiard Park, Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon, Wiltshire
St Mary’s Church, next to the house, contains outstanding monuments, including the St John triptych and Golden Cavalier. Outside, the Georgian Walled Garden has been restored... more
Abbey House Gardens (Garden)
Market Cross, Malmesbury, Wiltshire
A sunken circular herb garden of raised beds is set inside an arcade of fruit trees with exotically stocked beds beside. Sloping pathways through mature trees... more
Bowood House & Gardens (Garden)
Bowood Estate, Calne, Wiltshire
Numerous events and pastimes are enjoyed by visitors to Bowood House & Gardens, such as fishing and horse riding, with hotel accommodation and a golf course... more