Visit Wiltshire

Destination

Escape to Wiltshire and discover a land shrouded in mystery, steeped in legend, where history comes alive through its many iconic attractions; a land where breathtaking sights combine with picture-perfect villages nestling peacefully amid rolling, unspoiled countryside.

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What's on Offer

Places to Visit

With 6,000 years of history Wiltshire has attractions galore.

Visit the mighty standing stones of Avebury and Stonehenge; explore the medieval cathedral city of Salisbury; stroll around quintessentially English hamlets such as Lacock and Castle Combe; or discover our magnificent collection of stately homes and gardens, including Wilton House, Longleat, Bowood and Stourhead.

And there are plenty more, equally show-stopping sights to be seen, including Iron Age hill forts and castle ruins, industrial heritage and award-winning museums. Not to mention a wide range of modern-day attractions, from motor and horse racing to designer retail outlets.

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Entertainment

Wiltshire offers an exciting range of quality productions and interestingly different festivals and events throughout the year, including the world-renowned Salisbury International Arts Festival.

Shopping

Our designer outlet centres are the perfect place to pick up a bargain, and you’ll be enchanted by our many historic market towns and villages which make ideal hunting grounds for that perfect souvenir or gift.

Eating Out

Eating out is one of the many pleasures to be enjoyed on a visit to Wiltshire. Many of our hotels and inns have been awarded AA Rosettes for the quality of their food and, if you really want to push the boat out, Wiltshire offers several restaurants with a Michelin star (or two).

Recreation & Sport

With almost half of the county designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Wiltshire has over 8,200 paths for walkers and cyclists.

Accommodation

Wiltshire’s accommodation providers pride themselves on offering excellent value for money, with a range of special offers available year-round. At the end of a busy day you can relax at one of our quality hotels, comfortable B&Bs, well-equipped self-catering cottages or friendly campsites.

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Getting There

Road

With convenient access from the M3, M4, M27 and A303, Wiltshire is within two hours by road from London, the south coast, the Midlands and Wales.

Rail

Wiltshire has direct services from London Paddington and London Waterloo, as well as Exeter, Bath, Southampton, Bristol and Cardiff.

Sea

The Channel ports of Portsmouth, Southampton and Poole are all within an hour or two’s drive.

Air

Wiltshire is easily accessible from Heathrow and Gatwick airports, as well as Bournemouth, Southampton, Bristol, Exeter and Birmingham.