Visiting Wiltshire Responsibly

Know Before You Go

Before you start planning your next adventure, make sure you Know Before You Go. Plan your trip carefully, check for any restrictions before you travel and book in advance where necessary.

Please protect, respect and enjoy Wiltshire during your visit. We are asking all visitors to be considerate of local people, other visitors, wildlife and our landscapes. Please follow our simple advice below for a safe, responsible and enjoyable trip:

• If you want to visit a particular attraction, you may need to pre-book a time slot (even if you are a member). Check online before you set off.
• Some of Wiltshire's best known beauty spots are likely to be extremely popular, especially over the holidays. Get off the beaten track and discover our hidden gems to avoid the crowds. 
• Remember "Hands. Face. Space." Take hand sanitiser with you. You don’t know where will be open for you to wash your hands. 

Find time and space in Wiltshire

With over 8,000 footpaths, swathes of ancient prehistoric landscape, and almost half the county designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Wiltshire is the perfect place to find open spaces away from the crowds. There are stunning walks to enjoy across the county. 

If you are visiting our countryside, please follow our guidance below for respecting our natural landscapes:

Find Space and Respect Wiltshire

Respect our local communities. With hundreds of miles of footpaths and bridleways, you'll find plenty of space to enjoy here in Wiltshire. Please stick to Public Right of Ways as you wander and do not picnic or exercise on private land.

Respect our wildlife. Please tread carefully and keep an eye out for wildlife that may have moved into unexpected places during the lockdown. Keep dogs on a lead and do not stray from footpaths and bridleways to avoid disturbing ground nesting birds and other wildlife.

Respect our ancient landscapes. With prehistoric monuments, historic buildings and industrial landmarks scattered across Wiltshire, exploring our county is like walking through time. Please leave our landscapes as you find them by taking all litter home with you, not having barbecues, and following the countryside code.

Enjoy discovering and supporting our small local businesses. Please support our local businesses by making use of them and abiding by their social distancing protocols.

Enjoy space and time in Wiltshire's glorious countryside. From open chalk downlands to pretty villages, and from peaceful woodland to grassy meadows, there is plenty to see. Please follow any specific guidelines from our friends and partners about accessing these landscapes, including the National Trust, Forestry Commission, English Heritage, The Canal and River Trust, Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, North Wessex Downs AONB, Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, and local councils. Some attractions and car parks may still need to be booked in advance. Remember to Know Before you Go and check what facilities are open before you travel.