Tel: 0118 971 4700
Avebury Stone Circle
Avebury
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Tel: 01672 539250
Wiltshire is of course home to Stonehenge, but it has another significant Megalithic relic: the mysterious Avebury Stone Circle. Built 24 miles to the north of Stonehenge, the exact reasons for the building of this World Heritage site are unknown. The giant circular earthwork is surrounded by concentric rings made up of enormous stones, and was assembled over a period of 500 years from around 2800 BC.
Avebury
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Tel: 01672 539250
Wiltshire is of course home to Stonehenge, but it has another significant Megalithic relic: the mysterious Avebury Stone Circle. Built 24 miles to the north of Stonehenge, the exact reasons for the building of this World Heritage site are unknown. The giant circular earthwork is surrounded by concentric rings made up of enormous stones, and was assembled over a period of 500 years from around 2800 BC.
Castle Combe Circuit
Castle Combe
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN14 7EY
United Kingdom
Tel: 01249 782417
Wiltshire is of course home to Stonehenge, but it has another significant Megalithic relic: the mysterious Avebury Stone Circle. Built 24 miles to the north of Stonehenge, the exact reasons for the building of this World Heritage site are unknown. The giant circular earthwork is surrounded by concentric rings made up of enormous stones, and was assembled over a period of 500 years from around 2800 BC.
Castle Combe
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN14 7EY
United Kingdom
Tel: 01249 782417
Wiltshire is of course home to Stonehenge, but it has another significant Megalithic relic: the mysterious Avebury Stone Circle. Built 24 miles to the north of Stonehenge, the exact reasons for the building of this World Heritage site are unknown. The giant circular earthwork is surrounded by concentric rings made up of enormous stones, and was assembled over a period of 500 years from around 2800 BC.
The Cotswolds
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
The southernmost fringes of The Cotswolds can be found towards the north of Wiltshire, and the region is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty. Characteristic rolling hills, picturesque little villages hewn from honey-gold limestone and a quintessential English charm that runs through the area make The Cotswolds a magnet for tourists.
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
The southernmost fringes of The Cotswolds can be found towards the north of Wiltshire, and the region is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty. Characteristic rolling hills, picturesque little villages hewn from honey-gold limestone and a quintessential English charm that runs through the area make The Cotswolds a magnet for tourists.
Longleat
Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 7NW
United Kingdom
Tel: 01985 844400
Longleat is a superb family day out just outside Warminster in Wiltshire is. Visitors can explore Longleat House, which is the ancestral seat of the Marquesses of Bath and current home to the eccentric Lord Bath. The interior, artwork, and furniture are magnificent. The extensive estate also contains Longleat Safari Park, a fantastic family safari experience, as well as gardens, mazes and a host of annual activities.
Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 7NW
United Kingdom
Tel: 01985 844400
Longleat is a superb family day out just outside Warminster in Wiltshire is. Visitors can explore Longleat House, which is the ancestral seat of the Marquesses of Bath and current home to the eccentric Lord Bath. The interior, artwork, and furniture are magnificent. The extensive estate also contains Longleat Safari Park, a fantastic family safari experience, as well as gardens, mazes and a host of annual activities.
Old Wardour Castle
Tisbury
Wiltshire
SP3 6RR
United Kingdom
Tel: 01747 870487
Old Wardour Castle is a romantic castle set in a picturesque lakeside location in Wiltshire. It dates from the 1300s, and is unusual in that it is six-sided in shape. It is now ruined, having been extensively damaged during the English Civil War. However, Old Wardour Castle was for centuries an opulent residence that showcased the wealth of Lord Lovel. Guided tours bring its history to life, and special events run throughout the summer months.
Tisbury
Wiltshire
SP3 6RR
United Kingdom
Tel: 01747 870487
Old Wardour Castle is a romantic castle set in a picturesque lakeside location in Wiltshire. It dates from the 1300s, and is unusual in that it is six-sided in shape. It is now ruined, having been extensively damaged during the English Civil War. However, Old Wardour Castle was for centuries an opulent residence that showcased the wealth of Lord Lovel. Guided tours bring its history to life, and special events run throughout the summer months.
Stonehenge
Amesbury
Wiltshire
SP4 7DE
United Kingdom
Tel: 01722 343 834
Stonehenge is one of the world’s most spectacular Megalithic icons, situated at the southern edge of Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire. It was built over a period of 1000 years, beginning around 3000BC, although the origins and purpose of Stonehenge remain a mystery. Stonehenge is the most famous example of Wiltshire’s rich prehistoric archaeology. Today, the site is protected and maintained by English Heritage and the National Trust owns the surrounding area.
Amesbury
Wiltshire
SP4 7DE
United Kingdom
Tel: 01722 343 834
Stonehenge is one of the world’s most spectacular Megalithic icons, situated at the southern edge of Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire. It was built over a period of 1000 years, beginning around 3000BC, although the origins and purpose of Stonehenge remain a mystery. Stonehenge is the most famous example of Wiltshire’s rich prehistoric archaeology. Today, the site is protected and maintained by English Heritage and the National Trust owns the surrounding area.
Stourhead House and Garden
Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 6QD
United Kingdom
Tel: 01747 841152
Stourhead House is a grand Palladian mansion surrounded by magnificent landscaped gardens, close to Warminster in Wiltshire. The estate has a lake, with beautiful gardens and woodland, as well as an intriguing collection of follies and monuments. The house is rich in history, and includes a wonderful collection of Georgian furniture and artwork.
Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 6QD
United Kingdom
Tel: 01747 841152
Stourhead House is a grand Palladian mansion surrounded by magnificent landscaped gardens, close to Warminster in Wiltshire. The estate has a lake, with beautiful gardens and woodland, as well as an intriguing collection of follies and monuments. The house is rich in history, and includes a wonderful collection of Georgian furniture and artwork.
Wiltshire White Horses
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
As counties go, there are few to match Wiltshire when it comes to white horses; there are nine of these magnificent chalk carvings on hillsides dotted around the county. The exact history and meanings of the white horses have become somewhat blurred over the centuries, but this just adds to their charm. The White Horses are joined by other hillside carvings around Wiltshire, including the magnificent Fovant Badges near Salisbury.
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
As counties go, there are few to match Wiltshire when it comes to white horses; there are nine of these magnificent chalk carvings on hillsides dotted around the county. The exact history and meanings of the white horses have become somewhat blurred over the centuries, but this just adds to their charm. The White Horses are joined by other hillside carvings around Wiltshire, including the magnificent Fovant Badges near Salisbury.