Wiltshire History & Heritage
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Royal Signals Museum
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Museum
BLANDFORD FORUM
From the sudden flare of flaming torches and the menacing glint of sunlight on polished shields to the use of ever more sophisticated microcomputers and satellite communications, the story of military communications is as dramatic and exciting as…
Crofton Beam Engines
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Industrial Archaeology
Crofton, Marlborough
Crofton Beam Engines, set in unspoiled Wiltshire countryside close to the old market town of Marlborough, is an ideal spot for exploring the Kennet and Avon Canal, with toilets and a picnic area on site. Access to grounds is free of charge. There…
The Merchant's House
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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...
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27 reviewsSt 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
Kelmscott Manor
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Historic House/Palace
Nr Lechlade
Kelmscott Manor was the inspirational country home of William Morris; poet, designer, craftsman, socialist and father of the Arts & Crafts movement. This Grade I Listed house was loved by Morris as a survival of traditional craftsmanship.
Swindon and Cricklade Railway
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Steam Railway
Blunsdon
Collection of locomotives, rolling stock including steam engines and diesel engines. Locomotive shed with engines under restoration. Train rides on open days and special events. Easter Egg, Halloween & Santa Specials and Wartime Weekend.
Salisbury Arts Centre
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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.
The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum
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Museum
Salisbury
The Museum tells the story of the infantryman from the Seven Years War to the present day. On the same site The Rifleman’s Table can provide you with coffee or lunch, and the garden is a place in which to wander or to relax in.
Lacock Abbey Village and Fox Talbot Museum
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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…
Fovant Badges
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Historic Site
Salisbury
Regimental badges carved into the chalk downs above the village of Fovant.
Trowbridge Town Hall
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Event Venue
Trowbridge
Town Hall Arts’ mission is to provide opportunities for people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities to be inspired by arts, culture and heritage learning from a building at the heart of its community.
All Saints' Church
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Church/Chapel
Westbury
All Saints' Church is the Parish church of Westbury. Standing in the centre of the town in a handsome churchyard surrounded by cottages and footpaths at the head of the market place.
The Neeld Community & Arts Centre
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Arts Centre
Chippenham
After a refurbishment and improvement project by Chippenham Town Council in 2015, this beautiful Victorian forum has been transformed into a modern venue with comfortable tiered seating, a brand-new bar area and top-quality sound and light equipment…
Pewsey White Horse
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Historic Site
Pewsey
The white horse was cut by volunteers from Pewsey Fire Brigade in 1937 to commemorate the Coronation of George VI. This current horse replaces a lost 18th century one.
Alton Barnes White Horse
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Historic Site
Pewsey
The Alton Barnes horse was cut in 1812 by Robert Pile on his own land.
Marlborough White Horse
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Historic Site
Marlborough
The Marlborough horse lies in the grounds of Marlborough College and is the smallest horse in Wiltshire. Cut in 1804 by a group of School boys the horse is best seen from the A4.
Hackpen White Horse
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Historic Site
Broad Hinton
Measuring 90ft by 90ft the Hackpen Hill white horse was carved to commemorate the Coronation of Queen Victoria in 1838. This horse is stiuated just of the Ridgeway path.
Broad Town White Horse
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Historic Site
Broad Town
A chalk figure white horse measuring 86ft by 61ft situated on the hill to the east of the village of Broad Town was completed in 1863 by a local farmer William Simmonds.
Woodhenge
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Historic Site
Larkhill, Salisbury
This monument consisted of six concentric rings of timber posts, now marked by concrete stumps, surrounded by a ditch with a bank on the outside.