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Sightseeing
Out and about in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside. So many things to do and see. Don’t forget Dorset is only just a few miles down the road!
25 minute drive to this prehistoric monument and World Heritage Site.
Sunrise and sunset here is worth seeing.
Stonehenge is one of the most recognizable monuments in the UK. It is a ring of standing stones set into the ground and surrounded by a circular mound of earth. Located in Wiltshire, England, these ruins were built sometime between 3000 and 2000 BC. The stones were transported from over 200 miles away in present-day Wales. Nobody knows for certain why Stonehenge was built nor how the stones were transported from so far away. This article takes a look at some of the theories about the history and mystery of the origin of Stonehenge
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Stonehenge
25 minute drive to this prehistoric monument and World Heritage Site.
Sunrise and sunset here is worth seeing.
Stonehenge is one of the most recognizable monuments in the UK. It is a ring of standing stones set into the ground and surrounded by a circular mound of earth. Located in Wiltshire, England, these ruins were built sometime between 3000 and 2000 BC. The stones were transported from over 200 miles away in present-day Wales. Nobody knows for certain why Stonehenge was built nor how the stones were transported from so far away. This article takes a look at some of the theories about the history and mystery of the origin of Stonehenge
Our nearest town is Salisbury, a medieval cathedral city.
Market days are Tuesday and Saturday with arts, crafts and local artisan sellers including cheese, honey, breads, meat, organic veg and done fantastic hot good stalls. Market days are always busy and buzzing.
Also of interest in Salisbury are:
Monpesson House.
Old Sarum
Arundells, the home of Edward Heath
The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum
Wilton House
Fisherton Mill Gallery
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Salisbury
Our nearest town is Salisbury, a medieval cathedral city.
Market days are Tuesday and Saturday with arts, crafts and local artisan sellers including cheese, honey, breads, meat, organic veg and done fantastic hot good stalls. Market days are always busy and buzzing.
Also of interest in Salisbury are:
Monpesson House.
Old Sarum
Arundells, the home of Edward Heath
The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum
Wilton House
Fisherton Mill Gallery
Walk around the stunning, landscaped gardens. Stop for a coffee or a light lunch at The Spread Eagle pub. Visit the kitchen gardens. Stroll around the tended rose gardens or visit the house. You won’t be disappointed!
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Stourhead
Walk around the stunning, landscaped gardens. Stop for a coffee or a light lunch at The Spread Eagle pub. Visit the kitchen gardens. Stroll around the tended rose gardens or visit the house. You won’t be disappointed!
The city's ornate 13 century stunning gothic cathedral has a 123m spire which claims to be the tallest church spire in the UK, as well as being home to a working 14 century clock said to be the world's oldest working clock. The cathedral also has an original copy of the Magna Carta (The Great Charter), a key document fro 1215 A.D.
There is an entrance fee (or donation), services are held regularly.
Peregrine Falcons can be seen nesting around the spire and roof spaces. A working cathedral so organ tuning, choirs singing, rehearsals and stage moves happen during the day.
We’d highly recommend a guided tour which talks about the history of the cathedral that moved, building on water as well as guiding you up the sire- for those that like the challenge of steps!
Finish your tour in the refectory with luscious cakes and light bites and out through the gift shop.
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Catedral de Salisbury
The city's ornate 13 century stunning gothic cathedral has a 123m spire which claims to be the tallest church spire in the UK, as well as being home to a working 14 century clock said to be the world's oldest working clock. The cathedral also has an original copy of the Magna Carta (The Great Charter), a key document fro 1215 A.D.
There is an entrance fee (or donation), services are held regularly.
Peregrine Falcons can be seen nesting around the spire and roof spaces. A working cathedral so organ tuning, choirs singing, rehearsals and stage moves happen during the day.
We’d highly recommend a guided tour which talks about the history of the cathedral that moved, building on water as well as guiding you up the sire- for those that like the challenge of steps!
Finish your tour in the refectory with luscious cakes and light bites and out through the gift shop.
Wardour Castle is a ruined 14th-century castle at Wardour, on the boundaries of the civil parishes of Tisbury and Donhead St Andrew in the English county of Wiltshire. English Heritage
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Castell d'Old Wardour
Wardour Castle is a ruined 14th-century castle at Wardour, on the boundaries of the civil parishes of Tisbury and Donhead St Andrew in the English county of Wiltshire. English Heritage
Mompesson House is an 18th-century house located in the Cathedral Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. The house is Grade I listed. and has been in the ownership of the National Trust since 1975
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National Trust - Mompesson House
Mompesson House is an 18th-century house located in the Cathedral Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. The house is Grade I listed. and has been in the ownership of the National Trust since 1975
Wilton House is an English country house at Wilton near Salisbury in Wiltshire, which has been the country seat of the Earls of Pembroke for over 400 years. It was built on the site of the medieval Wilton Abbey
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Casa Wilton
Wilton House is an English country house at Wilton near Salisbury in Wiltshire, which has been the country seat of the Earls of Pembroke for over 400 years. It was built on the site of the medieval Wilton Abbey
National Trust Historical House and Gardens. Kingston Lacy is a country house and estate near Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England. It was for many years the family seat of the Bankes family who lived nearby at Corfe Castle until its destruction in the English Civil War after its incumbent owners, Sir John Bankes and Dame Mary, had remained loyal to Charles I
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Kingston Lacy
National Trust Historical House and Gardens. Kingston Lacy is a country house and estate near Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England. It was for many years the family seat of the Bankes family who lived nearby at Corfe Castle until its destruction in the English Civil War after its incumbent owners, Sir John Bankes and Dame Mary, had remained loyal to Charles I
The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum is a military museum at The Close in Salisbury. It is housed in a Grade II* listed building known as The Wardrobe.
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The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum
58 The CloseThe Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum is a military museum at The Close in Salisbury. It is housed in a Grade II* listed building known as The Wardrobe.
Fighter jets & other historic aircraft & equipment are on display in inviting interactive environs.
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Boscombe Down Aviation Collection
Fighter jets & other historic aircraft & equipment are on display in inviting interactive environs.
Old Sarum, in Wiltshire, is the now ruined and deserted site of the earliest settlement of Salisbury. Situated on a hill about two miles north of modern Salisbury, the settlement appears in some of the earliest records in the country.
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Vell Sarum
Castle RdOld Sarum, in Wiltshire, is the now ruined and deserted site of the earliest settlement of Salisbury. Situated on a hill about two miles north of modern Salisbury, the settlement appears in some of the earliest records in the country.
Salisbury Racecourse is a flat racecourse, featuring thoroughbred horse racing. Fifteen race meetings a year are held there between early May and mid-October
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Salisbury Racecourse
SalisburySalisbury Racecourse is a flat racecourse, featuring thoroughbred horse racing. Fifteen race meetings a year are held there between early May and mid-October
The Chalke Valley History Festival is an annual event in the last week of June that excites, enthrals, and entertains about the past and how it influences our future.
Set in the heart of the beautiful Wessex countryside,
there is so much amazing entertainment for all the family.
The festival features a wide range of talks, discussions and debates, plus immersive living history, live music and historical performances and experiences – all designed to promote the understanding of history to all ages.
Chalke Valley History Festival Offices
Bury LaneThe Chalke Valley History Festival is an annual event in the last week of June that excites, enthrals, and entertains about the past and how it influences our future.
Set in the heart of the beautiful Wessex countryside,
there is so much amazing entertainment for all the family.
The festival features a wide range of talks, discussions and debates, plus immersive living history, live music and historical performances and experiences – all designed to promote the understanding of history to all ages.
A wonderful 11-acre Victorian Pleasure gardens are set in the heart of Cranborne Chase, an area of outstanding natural beauty on the Wiltshire/ Dorset border well away from the hustle and bustle of busy modern life.
The Larmer Tree Gardens, created by General Pitt Rivers in 1880 are an extraordinary example of Victorian extravagance and vision and offer now a unique and picturesque events and wedding venue.
The gardens hold a unique collection of ornate buildings, ranging from the spectacular Singing Theatre to the magical Roman Temple. The majestic trees and intimate arbours create secrecy and surprise whilst the open lawns provide a perfect setting for a relaxing trip.
The magical garden welcomes guests to wander through hidden walkways, unwind on the lawns and to discover the unique charm of this beautiful setting.
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Larmer Tree Gardens
A wonderful 11-acre Victorian Pleasure gardens are set in the heart of Cranborne Chase, an area of outstanding natural beauty on the Wiltshire/ Dorset border well away from the hustle and bustle of busy modern life.
The Larmer Tree Gardens, created by General Pitt Rivers in 1880 are an extraordinary example of Victorian extravagance and vision and offer now a unique and picturesque events and wedding venue.
The gardens hold a unique collection of ornate buildings, ranging from the spectacular Singing Theatre to the magical Roman Temple. The majestic trees and intimate arbours create secrecy and surprise whilst the open lawns provide a perfect setting for a relaxing trip.
The magical garden welcomes guests to wander through hidden walkways, unwind on the lawns and to discover the unique charm of this beautiful setting.
The beautiful town of Shaftesbury is seven miles to the east.
Home of the Gold Hill and The Hovis bread advert. Stunning views over the Dorset countryside, the Abbey ruins for Knights of old, brilliant food festivals and market days on Thursday.
Abbey Walk, Shaftesbury SP7, Regne Unit
The beautiful town of Shaftesbury is seven miles to the east.
Home of the Gold Hill and The Hovis bread advert. Stunning views over the Dorset countryside, the Abbey ruins for Knights of old, brilliant food festivals and market days on Thursday.