Pictures of Wiltshire
About Wiltshire
Wiltshire is a beautiful County situated in the South-Western parts of England, with much of the county designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Trowbridge is the vibrant, industrial and commercial county town. Salisbury is a stunning medieval city with the beautiful Salisbury Cathedral boasting the highest spire in England. Boating along the famous Kennet and Avon Canal is a popular and relaxing pastime. Wiltshire has a multitude of exciting attractions including, the worldwide famous ancient monument 'Stonehenge' symbolizing mystery, power and endurance. Other local places of interest are Swindon, the biggest town in the county, Chippenham, and the quaint old town of Devizes.
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 | As recently as 2001 it was awarded the title of 'Most Picturesque Village' by British Heritage Magazine's 2001 Traveller's Choice Awards... Information | Pictures (58) | Hotels |
 | A fine example of a typical English country village beside the River Kennet in Wiltshire.. Information | Pictures (5) | Hotels |
 | Lying in the northern reaches of Wiltshire, the historic town of Cricklade has many visual delights... Information | Pictures (7) | Hotels |
 | Visitors will find this a restful place, there is a serene atmosphere, pleasant properties in lovely country lanes, and a nice friendly village inn... Information | Pictures (2) | Hotels |
 | East Knoyle is situated where the Wiltshire countryside blends into Dorset. The landscape is quite stunning, it has a dramatically changing face of sweeping pastures and hillsides... Information | Pictures (9) | Hotels |
 | Fovant is most noted for its dramatic hillside where huge regimental badges are carved into the chalk downs and clearly seen from the road... Information | Pictures (5) | Hotels |
 | The town stakes its claim to be the oldest borough in England on the fact that it was granted a charter in the year 924 by King Edward.. Information | Pictures (55) | Hotels |
 | Trowbridge is a historic town crammed with attractive stone buildings. It originated as a settlement along the Biss and flourished from the wool and weaving trades and from these periods there remain many magnificent merchant houses... Information | Pictures (145) | Hotels |
 | This is a former wool and corn town with a fascinating history stretching back to Saxon times. It sits comfortably beneath the chalk downland of the Salisbury Plain at the head of the beautiful Wyle Valley... Information | Pictures (110) | Hotels |
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 | William Stumpe, the wealthy merchant responsible for giving Malmesbury Abbey back to the town following the Dissolution was also..... Information | Pictures (12) | Hotels |
 | Avebury Manor is a 16th century manor house built on the site of an old monastery. The rich interior of the house shows original..... Information | Pictures (4) | Hotels |
 | This is the largest and one of the most spectacular stone circles in the world, it certainly eclipses Stonehenge, for not only is..... Information | Pictures (45) | Hotels |
 | OS Grid Reference: ST815601
Located in the wooded valley near the river Avon, this popular attraction includes the wonderful..... Information | Pictures (3) | Hotels |
 | Lacock is one of the most beautiful villages in England, with houses dating from the 15th-century to the 18th-century. At the..... Information | Pictures (27) | Hotels |
 | On entering the great grounds of Longleat House through the entrance known as "Heaven's Gate" visitors are immediately struck by..... Information | Pictures (151) | Hotels |
 | Romantic, ruined motte and bailey castle, with building works in stone. Parts of the castle date to the 12th-century, it was..... Information | Pictures (10) | Hotels |
 | Malmesbury Abbey is built on the site of a former Saxon monastery of AD700, by the 12th-century it was an important Benedictine..... Information | Pictures (9) | Hotels |
 | Salisbury Cathedral's graceful spire rises to an elegant 404 feet, it is the tallest cathedral spire in England, and can be seen..... Information | Pictures (169) | Hotels |
 | Designed by Henry Hoare II, Stourhead is one of England's most picturesque landscape gardens with classic temples and palladian..... Information | Pictures (60) | Hotels |
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