Wiltshire Visitor Travel Guide Page

We have compiled a travel and holiday information guide to help with your holiday stay in Wiltshire.

About Wiltshire

Wiltshire is a county in the west of England. It is a largely rural area of land with rolling chalk countryside. The county town is Trowbridge. Salisbury Plain is home to the ancient ruins of Stonehenge which is a real global attraction and has millions of visitors every year. Salisbury Plain is also the main area of training for the British Army with its vast down lands and valleys. The county is packed with delightful walking and cycling routes that pass through the vast array of market towns and quaint villages that decorate the county. The city of Salisbury is famous for its remarkable cathedral whilst other famous landmarks include Longleat Safari Park and its accompanying house near Warminster. The National Trust also has a property at Stourhead. Banbury Castle, Bowood House and King Alfred's Tower are also fine architectural buildings that attract tourists. The urban relief comes from Swindon where shopping, restaurants, pubs and other entertainment can be found. The county is within close proximity to both the centre of London and the capital city of Wales, Cardiff making it a convenient base to explore many areas of Britain.

Attractions & Heritage Sites within Wiltshire

1. Bush Farm Bison Centre - West Knoyle, Wiltshire, BA12 6AE - Tel No: 01747 830263 A great collection of animals including Bison, Elk, prairie dogs and chipmunks as well as North American artifacts on display. 2. Longleat Safari Park - Longleat, Warminster, BA12 7NW - Tel No: 01985 844400 Longleat was the first drive through safari park outside of Africa when it opened in 1966, today it has a collection of over five hundred animals to see. 3. Stourhead - Stourton, Warminster, BA12 6QD Stourhead is a big National Trust Estate that includes a Palladian mansion, world famous landscaped gardens and the village of Stourton. 4. Salisbury Cathedral - Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EJ This magnificent eight hundred year old cathedral boasts the tallest spire in the England at 123 meters and the oldest working clock in Europe. 5. Old Wardour Castle - Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6RR Old Wardour Castle was built as a luxurious fortified family home in the fourteenth century. See Full List of Attractions in Wiltshire See Full List of History and Heritage Sites in Wiltshire

Towns and Villages in Wiltshire

Wiltshire has some lovely towns and villages to explore, below is a list with a short summary and link to more information about it and pictures. Chippenham - Folk Festival draws thousands of visitors to this small market town every spring... More... Devizes - endured a rather harrowing period of conflicts during the Middle Ages... More... Marlborough - boasts a widened high street, reputedly one of the widest in the whole of Britain... More... Swindon - played an integral role in the development of Britain's railway system during the Industrial Revolution... More... Trowbridge - was initially settled well before the Roman era of Britain's history... More... Westbury - lies at the foot of the spectacular ancient escarpment carving known as the Westbury White Horse... More...

Useful Contact Information for Wiltshire

Amesbury Visitor Information Centre The Library, Smithfield Street, Amesbury, SP4 7AL Tel No: 01980 622833 Avebury Visitor Information Centre Green Street, Avebury, SN8 1RE Tel No: 01672 539179 Bradford on Avon Visitor Information Centre The Green House, St Margaret Street, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1DE Tel No: 01225 865797 Calne Visitor Information Centre Bank House, The Strand, Calne, SN11 0EN Tel No: 0249 814000 Chippenham Visitor Information Centre The Yelde Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HL Tel No: 01249 665970 Corsham Visitor Information Centre High Street, Corsham, SN13 0EZ Tel No: 01249 714660 Cricklade Visitor Information Centre Town Council Office, High Street, Cricklade, Wiltshire, SN6 6AE Tel No: 0793 751394 Devizes Visitor Information Centre Cromwell House, Market Place, Devizes, SN10 1JG Tel No: 01380 729408 Malmesbury Visitor Information Centre Town Hall, Market Lane, malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9BZ Tel No: 01666 823748 Marlborough Visitor Information Centre The Library, High Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire Tel No: 01672 512663 Melksham Visitor Information Centre Church Street, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6LS Tel No: 01225 707424 Mere Visitor Information Centre Barton Lane, Mere, BA12 6JA Tel No: 01747 861211 Salisbury Visitor Information Centre Fish Row, Salisbury, SP1 1EJ Tel No: 01722 334956 Swindon Visitor Information Centre Regent Street, Swindon, SN1 1JL Tel No: 01793 530328 Trowbridge Visitor Information Centre St Stephens Place, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8AH Tel No: 01225 710535 Warminster Visitor Information Centre Central Car Park, Warminster, BA12 9BT Tel No: 01985 218548 Wootton Bassett Visitor Information Centre Borough Fields, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, SN4 7DZ Tel No: 0793 850222

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