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Sep 10, 2020 · The Wiltshire town of Calne is famous as the birthplace of 'The Wiltshire Cure'. The Wiltshire Cure is a method for curing ham and bacon - which is why Wiltshire is famous for its ham! Lardy Cake is another traditional Wiltshire delicacy. Made with lard, flour, sugar, spices and dried fruit, Lardy Cake can be enjoyed at many cafes and teashops ...
- Caen Hill Locks
When you travel down the Kennet & Avon Canal you are hitting...
- Calne
Visit Calne’s Heritage Quarter, concentrated around St...
- Silbury Hill
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- West Kennet Long Barrow
West Kennet Long Barrow is a Neolithic tomb or barrow,...
- BradfordonAvon
Here we have listed ten reasons why you should visit...
- Nature
Plan your visit to Wiltshire to see some of the most...
- Tisbury
Blog (Tisbury) - Visit Wiltshire. on June 26 2017 Wiltshire...
- Christmas
This Christmas in Wiltshire is going to be a memorable...
- Caen Hill Locks
Choose from the array of bed and breakfasts, self-catering accommodation, glamping, caravan parks and camp sites and hotels in Wiltshire. Make sure to check out our special offers as well to make the most out of your visit. Wiltshire is home to timeless wonders, timeless nature, timeless places and timeless pleasures.
- Experience a City on the Move. This year, Salisbury celebrates 800 years since the Cathedral moved from its original location at Old Sarum and prompted the formation of a brand new city - the city we now know as Salisbury.
- Get Active. Every year, one of the most popular New Year's Resolutions is to be more active. If you want to get out and about more in 2020, why not go walking or cycling in Wiltshire?
- Celebrate the National Trust's Birthday. 2020 is the 125th anniversary of beloved British institution the National Trust. Founded in 1895, the National Trust has been protecting historic properties and stunning countryside ever since.
- Spend Time with the Family. Make time for Wiltshire and spend quality time with your family in 2020. There are lots of exciting family-friendly activities and attractions to visit that both big kids and little kids will love.
History. The ancient landscape of Wiltshire is best known for the magnificent Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain and its sister site at Avebury. By the Iron Age, the county was scattered with numerous hillforts, such as Barbury and Liddington, which are well worth a visit. Salisbury Cathedral dates back to 1220 and is home to Magna Carta.
Oct 1, 2024 · 11.) Bradford-on-Avon. Right on the western fringes, Bradford-on-Avon is one of the best places in Wiltshire to visit for a half-day trip. Once here, take a gander inside the cosy Bradford on Avon Museum. Yes, it’s small but size isn’t everything when it comes to museums. This place is packed full of exhibits to see.
Messum’s Wiltshire opened in autumn 2016, created by a member of the Messum family (the fine art gallerists in London’s Cork Street), and it is becoming quite a destination. This is not least because of the barn itself, an awe-inspiring structure, built in the 14th century for the Abbess of Shaftesbury, but also because of what takes place within.
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May 1, 2023 · 1. Salisbury. Source: flickr. Salisbury, England. Historic Salisbury is a beautifully-presented city drenched in medieval heritage, and one of the main ports of call for tourists in Wiltshire. And this is no mystery when you see the cathedral and uncover the riveting history within its walls.
