Wiltshire History & Heritage
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St Giles' Church, Imber
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Church/Chapel
Imber
This lovely 13th-century church stands in rolling downland deep inside the military training area of Salisbury Plain. It is all that remains of the ghost village of Imber (now just abandoned houses), which was evacuated for military training purposes
The Merchant's House
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Type:
Historic House/Palace
Marlborough
The Merchant's House - a glorious restoration of a 17th century silk merchant's house. The 17th century style town garden is a hidden gem...
Iford Manor Gardens
Type
Type:
Garden
Iford, Near Bath
Breathtakingly pretty 18th-century manor surrounded by award-winning Italianate gardens.
St Michael's Church
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Type:
Church/Chapel
Chippenham
We would be delighted for visitors to come and see our lovely church and in particular the two stained glass windows
dedicated to RAF Lyneham ( which was unveiled by Her Majesty the Queen in 1990 ) and 47 Sqn.Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
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Type:
Country Park/Nature Reserve
Tetbury
Arboretum with over 16,000 rare and beautiful trees, all set in 600 glorious, easy-to-stroll Cotswold acres
Wilton Windmill
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Type:
Windmill
Near Marlborough
Built in 1821, fully restored as a working windmill. Stoneground flour generally available for sale.
Chippenham Museum
Type
Type:
Museum
Chippenham
The Museum is housed in a fine 18th century grade II listed building. The displays tell the story of the historic market town from prehistoric times to the present day.
Chippenham Museum open: Monday to Saturday 10am – 4pm
Bank Holidays except…St Thomas' Church
Type
Type:
Church/Chapel
Salisbury
Historic church in the heart of Salisbury city centre complete with medieval doom painting.
Avebury Stone Circle and Avebury Manor and Garden
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Type:
Historic Site
Marlborough
The pretty village of Avebury nestles within the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site. Recognised for its globally important Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments, here you’ll find the world’s largest stone circle, stone avenues and ancient…
Army Flying Museum
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Type:
Museum
Stockbridge
Experience over 100 years of the Army in the Air. A fascinating and imaginative history of British soldiers in the air. Detailed dioramas, artefacts, trophies, trails, puzzles, games and simulators. Live Army Air Corps flying.
The Hall
Type
Type:
Heritage/Visitor Centre
Bradford on Avon
Magnificent Jacobean Hall and grounds hidden within the centre of Bradford on Avon. Home to the late Dr Alex Moulton, known best for his innovative engineering accomplishments such as the iconic Moulton Bicycle. Purchased by Stephen Moulton in 1848,…
Swindon and Cricklade Railway
Type
Type:
Steam Railway
Blunsdon
Wiltshire's only standard gauge heritage railway! Experience steam or diesel hauled train rides along our 1.75 mile railway line, witness locomotive restoration in our engine shed, visit our museum and gift shop and enjoy food and beverages in our…
Bratton Camp and Westbury White Horse
Type
Type:
Historic Site
Westbury
A large iron age hill fort and white horse carved into the hillside.
Lacock Abbey, Village, and Fox Talbot Museum
Type
Type:
Historic House/Palace
Chippenham
Lacock Abbey is a quirky country house, developed over the centuries around a former 13th century nunnery, and the birthplace of modern photography. It is set in spacious wooded grounds, with plenty of space to picnic, and is now recognisable from…
Town Hall Museum Royal Wootton Bassett
Type
Type:
Museum
Royal Wootton Bassett
Ever wondered what it was like when Wootton Bassett had its very own train station?
Parade House
Type
Type:
Historic House/Palace
Trowbridge
A beautifully furnished Grade 1 Listed Georgian townhouse, now a prestigious venue for
events, exhibitions, weddings & receptions in the historic heart of the County Town of
Wiltshire, with its own stylish and luxurious bar and cinema. Open to the…Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum
Type
Type:
Museum
Calne
Motor museum with vintage, post-vintage and classic cars, including American models. The Museum also houses an impressive collection of Lorries, Motorcycles, Mopeds, Push bikes, a large selection of vehicle manuals and other archive material.
Salisbury Arts Centre
Type
Type:
Arts Centre
Salisbury
Salisbury Arts Centre is a multi-artform venue dedicated to making imaginations fly. From theatre and dance to music, comedy, film and exhibitions: discover a vibrant hub of arts activity housed in a beautiful deconsecrated church building.
Wiltshire Museum
Type
Type:
Museum
Devizes
Discover gold from the time of Stonehenge, find out more about ancient Wiltshire, including the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site. Plus displays and exhibitions exploring the history of Wiltshire from earliest times to the present.