Bordering the Roman City of Bath and the glorious Cotswolds, the county of Wiltshire is home to magical market towns, castles and a host of other attractions. Encompassing ancient stone circles, spectacular views, history and heritage, Wiltshire’s real uniqueness lies in the beauty of its countryside, which offers miles of uninterrupted views, river valleys, ancient forests, and picture-postcard villages.

Abbey House Gardens, Malmesbury
An amazing 5-acre garden, there are more than 2,000 different roses, 2,000 herbs and countless other plant species growing here. Set against the stunning backdrop of Malmesbury Abbey, visitors will discover formal gardens, a knot garden and a mediaeval herb garden, while they can also enjoy some beautiful wooded walks.

Athelstan Museum, Malmesbury
Situated in the town hall, the collection reflects the local history of the town and surrounding area. The exhibits include coins minted in Malmesbury, photographs, maps, costume, lace, an 18th century manual fire engine, an early tricycle, and collections of early drawings.

Bowood House and Gardens

Bowood House and Gardens, Calne
Home to the Marquis of Lansdowne, the house was designed by Robert Adam in the 18th century, while on display in the exhibition rooms is a remarkable collection of family heirlooms built up over 250 years. The house stands in beautiful grounds, which feature the Cascade Waterfall, Doric Temple, and terraced rose garden.

Lacock Abbey, Cloisters & Garden, Near Chippenham
Founded in 1232 and converted into a country house during the 16th century, the fine medieval cloisters, sacristy, chapter house and monastic rooms of the Abbey have survived largely intact. The Victorian woodland garden boasts a fine display of spring flowers, magnificent trees and a rose garden, while the museum of photography commemorates the achievements of William Fox Talbot.

Longleat, Warminster
Longleat House is regarded as one of the most beautiful stately homes and the best example of Elizabethan architecture in Britain. Home to the Marquess of Bath, it offers many treasures from exquisite tapestries to French furniture, while the safari park contains many exotic animals, including lions, tigers, monkeys and giraffes.

Old Wardour Castle

Old Sarum Castle, Salisbury
Standing on the site of the ancient city of Salisbury, the castle was once occupied by the Romans, while in Saxon times, a town grew up within the prehistoric ramparts, which defended the local people against attack from marauding Vikings. William the Conqueror was a frequent visitor here and Old Sarum grew into one of the most flourishing settlements in early medieval England.

Old Wardour Castle, Salisbury
These substantial ruins stand in the grounds of the new 18th century country residence known as Wardour Castle. A terrible battle was fought here in 1643 when parliamentarian forces besieged the castle for several weeks but by the time the occupants had surrendered the damage to the castle was extensive.

Salisbury Cathedral

Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum, Salisbury
This interesting museum features displays on Stonehenge, the story of the earliest settlers in South Wiltshire from the Stone Age to the Saxons, the history of Old Sarum and Salisbury, the renowned Pitt Rivers collection, ceramics, Wedgwood, historical costume, lace and embroidery of Wiltshire and pictures.

Salisbury Cathedral, Salisbury
One of the world's most beautiful buildings, the cathedral was built between 1220 and 1258 in the English Gothic style, The reasons for visiting are many – the spire is the highest in Britain, its medieval clock is the oldest working clock in the world, while the octagonal Chapter House contains the best surviving Magna Carta in the world.

Stonehenge

Stonehenge, Amesbury
Surely one of Britain’s most impressive national icons, the World Heritage Site of Stonehenge stands as a pre-historic monument of unique importance. Its original purpose is still unclear but it is surrounded by earthworks, burial mounds and other circular monuments, many of which are accessible by road or public footpath.

Wiltshire Heritage Museum, Devizes
Featuring Bronze Age finds from the barrows surrounding Stonehenge, the gallery interprets Stonehenge, Avebury, Woodhenge and Durrington Walls. Exhibits include many interesting finds that are housed in galleries relating to local history, natural history, geology, the Iron Age and Roman and Saxon times.


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