The Best Wiltshire Attractions & Activities

Stonehenge, in Wiltshire, is a prehistoric stone circle over 4,500 years old. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s famed for its mystery, ancient rituals, and alignment with the solstice sun. Visitors can explore the stones and nearby Neolithic landscape.

Longleat in Wiltshire is a grand stately home and the UK’s first safari park. Renowned for its Elizabethan architecture, landscaped grounds, and wildlife drives featuring lions, elephants, and more, it blends heritage with family adventure.

Salisbury Cathedral is a masterpiece of Early English Gothic architecture, famed for Britain’s tallest spire and the best-preserved original Magna Carta. Surrounded by a vast close, it offers soaring interiors and peaceful green spaces.

moated medieval manor, with topiary and rose gardens. Recently featured as 'Austin Friars' in the TV adaptation of 'Wolf Hall'

country house with monastic roots, once home to William Henry Fox Talbot, inventor of the photographic negative

still privately occupied, this delightful manor dates back to the early 16th Century. Visitors are encouraged to sit on the chairs, lie on the beds and play snooker in the Billiard Room. The gardens include a kitchen garden, topiary garden and orchard

this beautiful stately home houses a vast collection of antiquities, chapel, library, sculpture gallery, laboratory, costumes, adventure playground & beautiful woodland gardens

containing an array of vintage, post vintage and classic cars, along with some classic motorbikes

visitors can admire the remains of an Iron Age fort which is situated in a fine example of chalk grassland, running alongside is the Ridgeway National Trail

The Athelstan Museum in Malmesbury explores the town’s rich history from prehistoric times to today. Displays include local artefacts, medieval treasures, and exhibits on King Athelstan, England’s first crowned ruler.

Bradford-on-Avon Museum explores the town’s past with Roman finds, weaving displays and local artefacts. Set in the Library Building, it offers a compact, engaging look at Wiltshire’s heritage.

Iford Manor Gardens near Bradford-on-Avon blend Italianate design with tranquil terraces, statues and water features. Created by architect Harold Peto, the gardens offer peaceful walks and stunning valley views.

Larmer Tree Gardens is a beautifully restored Victorian pleasure garden featuring ornate pavilions, colourful flower displays and tranquil woodland walks. Explore a unique blend of history, nature and elegant landscaping in a peaceful setting.

Mompesson House is an elegant Georgian townhouse featuring beautifully furnished interiors, fine collections and a peaceful walled garden. Discover period architecture and the timeless charm of one of Salisbury’s finest historic homes.

Old Wardour Castle is a romantic 14th-century ruined castle set beside a tranquil lake. Explore its striking hexagonal design, grand medieval remains and picturesque grounds that have featured in film and inspired visitors for centuries.