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Pictures of Wiltshire

Exploring the most picturesque & historic places to visit in the county of Wiltshire, England.

About the county of 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.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in Wiltshire

Early morning on The Gallops, Beckhampton.

Beckhampton (8 Pictures)

in the county of Wiltshire

This delightful hamlet lies in one of the richest natural history area's in England, containing the burial places of people from pre-history and almost unknown centuries...

Pointing the way near Castle Eaton, Wiltshire

Castle Eaton (7 Pictures)

in the county of Wiltshire

Just as fish abound in the water along this stretch of the Thames, so too, do pretty Cotswold stone cottages and delightful country houses...

Shopping Centre, Trowbridge, Wiltshire. Summer 2004

Trowbridge (148 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Wiltshire

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...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Wiltshire

Great Chalfield Manor- A Peek Into The Courtyard

Great Chalfield Manor & Garden (11 Pictures)

Charming 15th-century manor house with Arts & Crafts garden, encircled by a moat and defensive wall...

Cistery at Lacock Abbey

Lacock Abbey (97 Pictures)

Lacock is one of the most beautiful villages in England, with houses dating from the 15th-century to the 18th-century. At the.....

Ludgershall Castle, Wiltshire

Ludgershall Castle (10 Pictures)

Romantic, ruined motte and bailey castle, with building works in stone. Parts of the castle date to the 12th-century, it was.....

Stourhead frozen lake sunset

Stourhead (94 Pictures)

Designed by Henry Hoare II, Stourhead is one of England's most picturesque landscape gardens with classic temples and palladian.....

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