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Family Days Out : WILTSHIRE |
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| Stonehenge | Avebury Stone Circle | Wilton Windmill | ||||
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| Stonehenge, W. of Amesbury, Wilts SP4 7DE. | Avebury Stone Circle, near Marlborough, SN8. |
Wilton Windmill, Wilton, Marlborough, SN8 3SS. |
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| Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument constructed between 2000 to 3000 B.C. and is one of the mot famous monuments in the world. There is a complimentary audio tour that will help you to learn more abouzt the mysteries surrounding Stonehenge. Stonehenge | Avebury is a pretty little village partially encompassed by a stone circle. To learn more about the stone circle visit the Alexander Keiller Museum in Avebury. Avebury Stone Circle | The Wilton Windmill was built in 1821 and is the only working windmill in Wessex. Why not take a tour and learn how the Windmill works. Limited opening hours, please check website. Wilton Windmill | ||||
| Lydiard House and Park | Caen Hill Locks | Crofton Beam Engines | ||||
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| Lydiard House & Park, Swindon SN5 3PA. | Caen Hill Locks, Rowde, Devizes, SN10 1HB. | Crofton Beam Engines, Marlborough, SN8 3DW. | ||||
| The childrens play area at Lydiard Park has climbing, swinging and sliding for children of all ages. Tickets available for the house and walled garden too. Lydiard House and Park | Caen Hill Locks is a flight of 16 locks. The locks use side ponds due to the steepness of the terrain. There is Caen Hill Café situated at the top of the lock to rest after the climb. Caen Hill Locks |
At Crofton Pumping Station you will find the oldest Beam Engine in the world in its original engine house. Open in summer to public with access to all parts of this station (1807). Incl. Café. Crofton Beam Engines | ||||
| Wilton House | Mompesson House | Salisbury Cathedral | ||||
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| Wilton House, The Estate Office, Wilton, SP2 OBJ. | Mompesson House, SP1 2EL. | Hillworth Park, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 5EX. | ||||
| The welcoming Wilton House has been a home for over 450 years. Guides are available to answer questions. AYou can stroll round the gardens and kids can let off steam in large adventure playground. Opening times vary, check before visit. Wilton House | Mompesson House was featured in the film `Sense & Sensibility`. This 18th century house contains period furniture and an oak staircase. There is also a walled garden with pergola. Mompesson House | Walk around the cathedral and see the magna carta and Europe`s oldest working clock. You can climb 332 steps up the tallest spire in Britain. The tower tour is approx 2 hrs long, children must be over 120cm tall & 5 yrs old. Salisbury Cathedral | ||||
| Stourhead House and Garden | Old Sarum | Salisbury City Walks | ||||
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| Oasis Lagoon Swimming Pool, Swindon SN2 1EP. | Old Sarum, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3SD. |
Salisbury City Walks, Tourist Info., SP1 1EJ. | ||||
| Stourhead House is a mansion with a Regency library, collections of chipendale furniture and paintings. The gardens are magnificent, with a lake, temples and grottos. Stourhead House and Gardens | High above Salisbury Plain, Old Sarum stands. It is an Iron Age hill fort and you will find graphic interpretation panels on site detailing 5000 years of history. Old Sarum | There are historical, ghost and themed walks around the city. Salisbury City Walks welcomes children with adults but recommends you book a tour adapted for the age of the children. Apr - Oct. Salisbury City Walks |
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| Old Wardour Castle | Longleat House | Bratton Camp & White Horse | ||||
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| Old Wardour Castle, Wiltshire, SP3 6RR. | Longleat House, Longleat, Warminster, BA12 7NW . |
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| Old Wardour Castle was built in the 14 century. The castle is situated beside a lake and is next to landscaped gardens. An audio tour tells the story of the castle. Today visitors can still climb the turrets. Spooky tours are done at Halloween. Old Wardour Castle | Longleat House is a beautiful stately home. It is a good example of Elizabethan architecture. It was completed in 1580 and is now home to the 7th Marquess of Bath. Guides available to answer questions. Open April - Oct. Longleat House | Located on the edge of Bratton Downs the Westbury White Horse cut into the hillside in 1778 replaced an older horse maybe commemorating King Alfred`s nearby victory over the Vikings. Bratton Camp and White Horse | ||||
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