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<title>Experience The Three Daggers Pub</title>
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<description>Nestled in the quiet Wiltshire town of Edington is the Three Daggers Pub. Soak up the sun this season with their brand new A La Carte and Light Lunch Menus.</description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nestled in the quiet Wiltshire town of Edington is the <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/food-and-drink/the-three-daggers-pub-p1435353">Three Daggers Pub</a>, a multi-award winning traditional British Pub just a short distance from Westbury White Horse. Soak up the sun this season with their brand new A La Carte and Light Lunch Menus.</p>
<p>The Three Daggers are proud to grow much of their seasonal fruit and vegetables on their very own Priory Farm in the Edington village, their delicious grass-fed British beef is also locally sourced from Stokes Marsh Farm. This means you will get the perfect taste of Wiltshire when trying out their menus this season.</p>
<p>The Three Daggers Pub has also held 2 AA Rosettes for culinary excellent for the last 4 years and was honoured to have been voted the England Pub of the Year back in 2020!</p>
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<h2>About The Three Daggers</h2>
<p>The Three Daggers is a charming and picturesque inn, featuring a farm shop, Spa and wellness barn, a microbrewery and an award-winning pub, all set in the stunning countryside of Wiltshire. The Three Daggers, originally built in the mid-18th century, has been beautifully restored to preserve its historic charm while incorporating modern comforts. From the warmth of the cosy log fires and the comfort of leather sofas to the bright, airy conservatory and the medieval-inspired feasting room, there is a perfect spot waiting for every guest and every occasion.</p>
<p>At The Three Daggers, they truly have something for everyone. Whether you are picking up fresh, locally sourced produce at our farm shop, unwinding with a well-deserved spa treatment or seeking an adrenaline rush with daring activities like mountain biking, they have got it all! The Three Daggers is less than 10 minutes from Westbury train station with direct trains from London Paddington and within very easy reach of Stonehenge, Longleat Safari Park, Bath city centre and so much more besides.</p>
<h2>Light Lunch Menu</h2>
<p>The Three Daggers have newly introduced a brand-new light lunch menu, perfect for celebrating the fresh flavours of spring! Available Monday to Thursday from 12pm to 3pm, this menu offers incredible value with the same high quality, delicious food you know and love.</p>
<p>Choose from 1, 2, or 3 courses, featuring a tempting selection of options. Enjoy refreshing mains like the classic Caesar Salad with Chicken or Grilled Halloumi, Prawn Linguine, or the Three Daggers Ale Battered Haddock and Chips. Finish off with a delightful British dessert, such as Sticky Toffee Pudding, or opt for a light and flavourful Cheese Board with Mature Cheddar, chutney, crackers, and grapes.</p>
<p>Click <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/dbimgs/3D-MON-THU-LUNCH-MENU_17-March-2025.pdf"><strong>here</strong></a> to view the full Light Lunch menu.</p>
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<h2>A La Carte Menu</h2>
<p>Explore the À la Carte menu, featuring high-quality, delicious dishes made with locally sourced produce. For starters, enjoy a range of exquisite dishes including Pork Terrine, Baked Somerset Camembert, Celeriac Soup and even Spicy Gochujang Squid! All paired with a delicious selection of vegetables and sauces like Wiltshire’s own honey! Mains include a selection of meats, fish and vegetarian plates. You might like to tuck in to their Confit Duck Leg with Butter Bean Cassoulet, or marvel at their 3D Cheeseburger! Finish the meal with a tasty dessert, perfectly light to compliment and finish your meal. Their A La Carte menu also features an extensive drinks menu, including dessert wine and digestifs, cocktails and light snacks whilst you wait.</p>
<p>Click <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/dbimgs/3D-A-LA-CARTE-MENUS_17th-March-2025-1.pdf"><strong>here</strong></a> to view the full A La Carte menu.</p>
<h2>The Wood Shack – Wood Fired Pizza Oven</h2>
<p>Looking for something a little different this spring? Enjoy delicious wood-fired pizzas, chicken wings, garlic bread, and cold, refreshing pints. All served from our stunning wood shack in the garden. These delicious pizzas are crafted in a traditional wood-fired oven, cooking at high temperatures to create the perfect Neapolitan-style crust: crisp, pillowy, and with just the right touch of char. It is the ideal way to relax and enjoy the sunny evenings this spring.</p>
<p>Plan your visit to <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/food-and-drink/the-three-daggers-pub-p1435353">The Three Daggers</a> this season...</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Celebrate National Walking Month in Wiltshire</title>
<link>http://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/blog/read/2025/04/celebrate-national-walking-month-in-wiltshire-b570</link>
<description>Put on your walking boots and embark on a journey across flourishing fields and picturesque villages this month…</description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This May marks <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/things-to-do/activities/walking">National Walking Month</a> in the UK. With vast countryside and stunning <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/explore/areas-of-outstanding-natural-beauty">National Landscapes</a> making up most parts of the county, there is plenty of places to explore in celebration of this nationwide occasion!</p>
<p>Put on your walking boots and embark on a journey across flourishing fields and picturesque villages this month…</p>
<h2>Self-Guided Walks</h2>
<h3>Vale of Pewsey</h3>
<p>The <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/towns-and-villages/vale-of-pewsey-p476513">Vale of Pewsey</a> in the <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/explore/areas-of-outstanding-natural-beauty">North Wessex Downs National Landscape</a> is the ideal place for getting outdoors! There is an extensive rights of way network, across downland and farmland, through villages and along the Kennet & Avon Canal and there are lots of documented walking and cycling routes covering the whole area.</p>
<p>You can discover routes that take you to <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/things-to-do/wilton-windmill-p134993">Wilton Windmill</a>, <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/things-to-do/crofton-beam-engines-p134573">Crofton Beam Engines</a>, the Green Man, Jack Spratt’s Clock, Swanborough Tump, numerous nature reserves (including one National Nature Reserve), White Horses carved into the chalk downland, ancient hillforts and views like you’ve never seen before!</p>
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<h3>The Ridgeway</h3>
<p>Stretching a total of 87 miles, <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/explore/the-ridgeway">The Ridgeway</a> is a national trail and is commonly known as Britain’s oldest road, having been travelled on for over 5000 years! Starting in Wiltshire, The Ridgeway follows along chalk hills northeast from Avebury, through North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and to the northwest of London. Embark on a self-guided walk this May and expect to see wide open views of rolling downland, surrounding archaeological monuments and forts as well as one of Wiltshire’s famous White Horses at Hackpen Hill!</p>
<h2>Historical Walks</h2>
<h3>Bratton and Westbury White Horse Circular Walk</h3>
<p>Beginning in the village of Bratton, this enjoyable and undulating walk, takes in fabulous views from the northern aspect of the Imber Range Perimeter Path, with an exciting chance to get close to the famous Westbury White Horse, one out of 8 in Wiltshire! From the superb vantage point at the Horse, Cherhill and Alton Barnes Horses can also be seen in the distance on a clear day.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/dbimgs/Wiltshire%20Walk%205.pdf">Download this walk.</a></p>
<h3>Stonehenge</h3>
<p>Available for small groups of up to 6, <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/plan-your-visit/stonehenge-and-avebury-with-oldbury-tours-p1974573">Oldbury Tours</a> provide bespoke guided tours of prehistoric Wiltshire including Stonehenge and Avebury. With a combination of both driving and walking, be sure to take in the magnificent sites that make this county so famous! Learn more about Wiltshire’s countryside and its many ancient relics with Oldbury Tours this May.</p>
<h2>Garden Tours and Walks</h2>
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<h3><strong>Garden Tours at Bowood</strong></h3>
<p>On selected dates throughout summer, including 2 days in May, visitors can join an exclusive guided tour of <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on/bowood-garden-tours-p3501903">Bowood’s stunning gardens and grounds</a>, including Bowood’s Walled Garden, prior to public opening!</p>
<p>Following the tour, visitors can continue with self-guided access of the House, Gardens and Pleasure Grounds, including the Arboretum, Doric Temple, Cascade and Hermits Cave. Access to the Walled Garden is available to all from midday until 4:30pm.</p>
<h3>Westonbirt – Spring Family Trail</h3>
<p>This month, head just outside the Wiltshire borders to Westonbirt, and become a biodiversity detective as you search for as many living things in nature as you can on a <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on/spring-family-trail-at-westonbirt-arboretum-p3696483">fun family trail</a> through its iconic Silk Wood forest.</p>
<p>Head to <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/plan-your-visit">Wiltshire</a> during National Walking Month and explore some of the most iconic landscapes along the way!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>What's On in Wiltshire this May</title>
<link>http://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/blog/read/2025/04/whats-on-in-wiltshire-this-may-b618</link>
<description>There’s plenty of exciting events happening in Wiltshire this May...</description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There’s plenty of exciting events happening in Wiltshire this May. From the start of the festival season to plenty of action-packed family activities, be sure to plan your visit this month…</p>
<h2>Festivals in Wiltshire</h2>
<p>Wiltshire welcomes you to enjoy its vibrant programme of exciting <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/blog/read/2024/04/festivals-in-wiltshire-b617">festivals</a>, taking place across the county this month. From music and history to food and drink, there’s plenty for everyone!</p>
<h3><strong>The Spirit of Water Flower Festival</strong></h3>
<p>Salisbury Cathedral’s Flower Festival returns this month. The 2025 festival, <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on/the-spirit-of-water-flower-festival-p555333">The Spirit of Water</a>, is a companion piece to Salisbury Cathedral’s summer art exhibition, Living Water. Just as the art show explores the power of water, its ability to hold memories and shape the identity of a place, as well as our need to live in balance with this life sustaining force, the Flower Festival takes it inspiration from water in all its different forms – rain, water, ice and more.</p>
<h3><strong>Bradford on Avon Music Festival 2025</strong></h3>
<p>The <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on/boa-live-music-festival-2025-p3704573">Live Music Festival</a> returns to Bradford on Avon this year with an even bigger lineup of local talent. From Friday 30 May, to Sunday 1 June, the town will come alive with incredible performances, headlined by The Bowie Experience, Retro Electro and Nick Langston and The Hipcats, supported by JPQ. Enjoy live music at venues across the town, including Wiltshire Music Centre, The Three Horseshoes, Westbury Garden, Lamb Yard, The Castle Inn, Timbrell’s Yard and The Canal Tavern.</p>
<h3><strong>Swindon Festival of Literature</strong></h3>
<p>Visit Swindon at the beginning of this month for their annual <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on/swindon-festival-of-literature-p509473">Festival of Literature</a>, celebrating over 30 years of this event, through a week of historic talks with local authors and the community. Hear from a range of authors and discover more about the fascinating and insightful world of literature and writing.</p>
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<h3><strong>Chippenham Folk Festival</strong></h3>
<p>Building on the huge success of last years’ festival, <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on/chippenham-folk-festival-p482813">Chippenham Folk Festival</a> returns this month! Enjoy over 600 artists and performers from across the UK and beyond, as the town turns into a blaze of colour, music, dance, fun and laughter.</p>
<h3><strong>Salisbury International Arts Festival</strong></h3>
<p>Back for another successful year, the <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on/salisbury-international-arts-festival-p524793">Salisbury International Arts Festival</a> livens the city yet again with its culture, spectacle, and fun. Celebrating all things performance, enjoy a week of vibrant events from a range of artists, dancers, and more!</p>
<h3><strong>Bradford on Avon Green Man Festival</strong></h3>
<p>Experience the <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on/boa-green-man-festival-p3669993">Bradford on Avon Green Man Festival</a>, a vibrant, family-friendly community gathering featuring traditional dance, music, song, and folklore throughout the town centre on Saturday 10 May 2025. Witness over 50 dance groups, including 500 dancers and 120 musicians, featuring Morris dancing and diverse European styles. Join the whimsical journey of our 10ft tall Jack in the Green and Jill in the Green, visiting 12 town centre venues with bands and fantasy beasts.</p>
<h2>Family Fun Events in Wiltshire</h2>
<p>This month, Wiltshire is host to a full range of exciting activities, perfect for the whole family! Across the county, there will be plenty events taking place including action packed shows, outdoor festivities and much more…</p>
<h3><strong>May Day Madness</strong></h3>
<p>Head to Castle Combe Circuit for their second Race Meeting in the Racing Club Championship Calendar. Their <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on/may-madness-race-day-p3661863">May Madness</a> event will feature racing from Saloons, GTs, Formula Fords, Hot Hatches and more! An ideal day out for petrol heads!</p>
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<strong>Credit Paul Tiller</strong></p>
<h3><strong>Sunset at the Trust</strong></h3>
<p>The <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on/sunset-at-the-trust-p3696873">Hawk Conservancy Trust</a> invites you to a special summer's evening with their feathered friends. Against a setting sun, you'll have the opportunity to meet a wide range of their incredible birds of prey and the dedicated team working alongside them over two flying displays. </p>
<h3><strong>Steve Backshall Live at Longleat</strong></h3>
<p><a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on/steve-backshall-live-at-longleat-p3687923">Steve Backshall Live</a> is back for 2025! Join many others at Longleat this May half term as one of Britain's best-loved and most intrepid naturalists and TV presenters returns to Longleat with an exclusive live animal show: this time, bigger and bolder than ever.</p>
<h3><strong>Playhenge at Stonehenge</strong></h3>
<p>Let your imagination run wild as you construct an amazing adventure playground at <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on/playhenge-p3701643">Stonehenge</a> with Woodland Tribe. Hammers, saws and nails will be handed over to the children and their adults to build the play structure of their dreams. What will you create?</p>
<p>Find out <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on">what else is on in Wiltshire</a> this month…</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Top Dog-Friendly Places to Visit in Wiltshire</title>
<link>http://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/blog/read/2025/04/top-dog-friendly-places-to-visit-in-wiltshire-b638</link>
<description>Make the most of warmer weather this season and enjoy the great outdoors with a range of dog friendly places to visit across the county.</description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Make the most of warmer weather this season and enjoy the great outdoors with a range of dog friendly places to visit across the county. Almost half of Wiltshire is dedicated to National Landscapes, as well as a range of dog-friendly attractions, making it the perfect place to visit with your furry friend!</p>
<h2>Dog-Friendly Attractions in Wiltshire</h2>
<p><strong><img alt="Bowood Woodland Gardens Spring" class="FullWidthImage" src="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/dbimgs/WILT%20-%20Blog%20-%20Bowood%20Woodland%20Garden.png"></strong></p>
<p><strong>Credit Bowood Woodland Garden</strong></p>
<h3><strong>Bowood Woodland Garden, Calne </strong></h3>
<p>This season, explore the enchanting <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/things-to-do/bowood-house-and-gardens-p132733">Bowood Woodland Garden</a> with your canine companion for a memorable outdoor adventure.</p>
<p>The Woodland Garden is a separate attraction on the Bowood Estate, only open for six weeks from mid–April to early June during the flowering season. It offers breathtaking vistas of colour and beauty to be enjoyed by both walkers and their four-legged friends.</p>
<p>Covering over 30 acres and considered one of the county's most exciting gardens, the Woodland Garden is an oasis of bluebells, azaleas, magnolias, and rhododendrons. Please note that dogs must be kept on a lead.</p>
<h3><strong>The Peto Gardens, Iford Manor</strong></h3>
<p>Tucked away at the bottom of a tranquil valley, is the Grade I listed <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/things-to-do/iford-manor-gardens-p41291">Iford Manor Gardens</a>. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome to join as you are transported into a world of colour this season, with blends of Italian, Ancient Roman, Byzantine and Oriental Garden inspirations.</p>
<p>There are plenty of paths twisting and turning around ancient statues, columns and terraces, drawing you in anticipation with a new view after each step. Steeped in history, Iford Manor Gardens is located on the last hill of the Cotswolds, and with the Wiltshire and Somerset border running through the garden itself, visitors often say a visit is like stepping into another, timeless world.</p>
<h3><strong>Old Sarum</strong></h3>
<p>A visit to Salisbury isn’t complete without a dog walk to the historic <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/things-to-do/old-sarum-p133943">Old Sarum</a> ruins. Just a short distance out of this Medieval City, Old Sarum provides a breath-taking day out with your furry friend. The outer bailey of the attraction makes for a popular dog-walking area and is home to a few of the site’s ruins, including the footprints of the original Salisbury Cathedral. Dogs are also allowed in the castle but must be on a lead.</p>
<h3><strong>Stourhead</strong></h3>
<p>With spectacular displays of colour all year round, temples and grottoes to explore, and stunning lakeside reflections to sit beside as you bask in the summer sun, <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/things-to-do/stourhead-national-trust-p128763">Stourhead</a> offers it all! And better yet, dogs are welcome to join on short leads across the garden and wider estate, as well as inside the shop, restaurant, visitor reception area, top courtyard and the Spread Eagle courtyard!</p>
<h2>Dog-Friendly Wiltshire Walks</h2>
<p><strong><img alt="Martinsell Hill Vale of Pewsey" class="FullWidthImage" src="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/dbimgs/Vale%20of%20Pewsey%20Dog%20Walking.png"></strong></p>
<h3><strong>Vale of Pewsey</strong></h3>
<p>If you are looking to visit quaint historic villages and majestic landscapes with your furry friend, the <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/towns-and-villages/vale-of-pewsey-p476513">Vale of Pewsey</a> is the ideal destination. Located in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, this historic Vale dates back to the 6<sup>th</sup> Century and offers a vast network of ancient footpaths, overlooking some of the most spectacular countryside views.</p>
<p>Within the town of Pewsey, there are plenty authentic pubs, shops and cafes that are dog friendly, and don’t forget to explore the iconic <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/explore/wiltshire-white-horses">White Horse carvings</a>, Pewsey has it’s own, as well as Alton Barnes which overlooks the Vale. You can also take your dog to the <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/things-to-do/crofton-beam-engines-p134573">Crofton Beam Engines</a> (grounds only), <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/things-to-do/wilton-windmill-p134993">Wilton Windmill</a>, the Pewsey Heritage Centre and the <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/things-to-do/crop-circle-visitor-centre-and-exhibition-p2935403">Crop Circle Visitor Centre & Exhibition</a>. </p>
<h3><strong>Avebury</strong></h3>
<p>The pretty village of <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/things-to-do/avebury-stone-circle-and-avebury-manor-and-garden-p134483">Avebury</a> nestles within the World Heritage Site of Stonehenge and Avebury. Recognised for its globally important Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments, here you and your furry friend will discover the world’s largest stone circle, as well as plenty of stone avenues and ancient tombs. Dogs on a short, fixed lead are welcome to visit the Avebury Manor Garden, and it is recommended that extra care is taken when walking amongst the stone circle, henge and West Kennet Avenue when sheep and cattle are grazing.</p>
<p>Located in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, the surrounding countryside makes for a breath-taking dog walk if you would like to stretch your legs a little further out of the village.</p>
<h2>Dog Friendly Places to Stay in Wiltshire</h2>
<p>Wiltshire offers a range of <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/accommodation/pet-friendly">pet-friendly places to stay</a>, from hotels and B&Bs, to self-catering cottages and campsites.</p>
<p><strong><img alt="Postern Hill Campsite" class="FullWidthImage" src="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/dbimgs/Postern%20Hill%20Dog%20Friendly.png"></strong></p>
<h3><strong>Postern Hill Campsite</strong></h3>
<p>Set within the idyllic ancient Savernake Forest, <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/accommodation/postern-hill-campsite-p742863">Postern Hill</a> is a dog friendly campsite offering the perfect, rural getaway when visiting Wiltshire. With plenty of lush green pitches, surrounding woodlands, and miles of walking trails to explore, it’s an adventurers dream place to stay this season.</p>
<p>As well as being located within one of the county’s National Landscapes, most of Savernake Forest is also a registered Site of Specific Interest. Although mainly related to its rare lichens and fungi, you may be lucky enough to encounter other rare wildlife including Hawfinches, Restarts, Nightjars and Red-tail Kites. Postern Hill Campsite is also a fantastic spot for watching bats with 11 different species known to visit the site!</p>
<h3><strong>Whatley Manor </strong></h3>
<p><a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/accommodation/whatley-manor-hotel-and-spa-p9693">Whatley Manor</a> is a luxurious, quintessentially English hotel located in Malmesbury. Well trained dogs over 6 months are welcome to stay when booked in advance, with a £30/night supplement. Whatley Manor provide a luxury dog basket, food, treats, poo bags and a toy for your companion, which waits in your room on arrival. With a number of dog-friendly ground floor rooms, you can enjoy a unique and relaxing stay with your furry friend in the heart of Wiltshire.</p>
<p>Set in 12 acres of grounds and located on the edge of the Cotswolds National Landscape, there is plenty of walks for you and your four-legged friend to enjoy in the surrounding countryside.</p>
<p>Enjoy a range of dog-friendly places to visit in Wiltshire this season.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<description>Marking the celebration of new beginnings, Wiltshire welcomes you and your family, to enjoy a whole host of activities over the Easter period!</description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Marking the celebration of new beginnings, Wiltshire welcomes you and your family, to enjoy a whole host of activities over the <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on/easter">Easter</a> period! From creative arts and crafts, to exploring the great outdoors on an exciting family trail, plan your visit to Wiltshire over the Spring holidays...</p>
<p><strong><img alt="Westonbirt at Spring, Johnny Hathaway" class="FullWidthImage" src="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/dbimgs/Westonbirt%20Spring%20Johnny%20Hathaway.png"></strong></p>
<p><b>Credit Johnny Hathaway</b></p>
<h2>Life among Trees – Spring Time at Westonbirt </h2>
<p>As spring arrives, Westonbirt, The National Arboretum comes alive with vibrant new life. The warmer spring days bring the emergence of many forms of new life, from tree buds bursting into flower to the sound of songbirds and sights of newborn wildlife.</p>
<p>Why not discover more about this living masterpiece and what Westonbirt’s team are doing to encourage 100’s of species to thrive? Join one of Westonbirt’s guided spring walks or family-friendly events and immerse yourself in the beauty of this biodiverse haven. Plan your visit: <a href="https://www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/spring-westonbirt-arboretum">Forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/spring-westonbirt-arboretum</a></p>
<h3><strong>Bowood’s Big Spring Adventure, Bowood House & Gardens</strong></h3>
<p>Join the fun this Easter with the big egg hunt in the grounds at <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on/bowoods-big-spring-adventure-p3662163">Bowood House and Gardens</a>. Find the eggs, unscramble the letters, and guess the word to win a prize. It’s the perfect day out for the family!</p>
<h3><strong>Imber Open Days, Wiltshire</strong></h3>
<p>Open from Good Friday to Easter Monday is the historic St Giles Church in <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on/imber-open-days-p2531933">Imber.</a> Evacuated in 1943 and still deserted to this day, the village of Imber provides a unique and memorable experience for visitors each year.</p>
<h3><strong>Easter at The Hall</strong></h3>
<p>Hop along to <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on/easter-at-the-hall-p3689293">Moulton Hall </a>for an Eggstravaganza! Bring a picnic and enjoy the family-friendly egg-citing surroundings of the magnificent 7-acres of exquisite grounds. Discover secret hidden corners, towering ancient trees, and local wildlife and take part in the special Easter egg hunt.</p>
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<h3><strong>Bradford on Avon Annual Duck Race</strong></h3>
<p>Taking place on Easter Bank Holiday Monday is <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on/duck-race-2024-p3255503">Bradford on Avon’s annual Duck Race</a>. Every year, hundreds flock to the riverside town to take part or simply watch the spectacle that is the Bradford on Avon tradition. The race will begin at 12 noon and throughout the day, there will be plenty of fun games, food and drink to enjoy.</p>
<h3><strong>Easter at Longleat</strong></h3>
<p>Join many others at <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on/easter-at-longleat-p3691133">Longleat this Easter</a> and enjoy a series of egg-citing activities including a family-fun trail, arts and crafts, a mysterious live show and plenty of animals to fill your day with seasonal fun!</p>
<h3><strong>The Big Brick Build at Stonehenge</strong></h3>
<p>Visit <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on/the-big-brick-build-p3701473">Stonehenge this Easter Holiday</a> for a fun family, history making LEGO® bricks workshop. Join others in the marquee for a drop-in session where thousands of LEGO® bricks will be transformed into a huge sculpture under the expert guidance of our master builders. Be sure to visit on Easter Monday for the pull-apart party!</p>
<p>The Easter holidays are packed with family-friendly events across the county so why not <a href="https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on/easter">plan your visit</a> to Wiltshire now…</p>]]></content:encoded>
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