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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

Thatched cottages in Amesbury Village, Wiltshire. 2005

Amesbury (78 Pictures)

in the county of Wiltshire

Amesbury is a town near to stonehenge and is one of Wiltshire's most attractive little towns...

Silbury Hill, Avebury.

Avebury (171 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Wiltshire

The village of Avebury is world famous for its spectacular stone circle, which some consider more spectacular than Stonehenge. The pretty village also has a 15th century church,.....

St Margaret of Antioch Church, Yatton Keynell, Wiltshire 2016

Yatton Keynell (23 Pictures)

in the county of Wiltshire

The village is near Castle Combe and around 4 miles Northwest of Chippenham. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book as "Getone". The village church of St Margaret's is unusually.....

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Wiltshire

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.....

Malmesbury Abbey

Malmesbury Abbey (11 Pictures)

Malmesbury Abbey is built on the site of a former Saxon monastery of AD700, by the 12th-century it was an important Benedictine.....

Silbury Hill - ancient burial ground

Silbury Hill (20 Pictures)

There are many fanciful theories about Silbury Hill, the massive conical hill described as the highest artificial mound in.....

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