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I'm Cerdic. First King of Wessex
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Abbey House
Gardens
An outstanding 5 acre garden in
town centre
with UK's largest private collection of roses. Hugely varied planting
from
spring bulbs, shrubs, herbaceous through to fruit trees and herbs to
autumn
colour. onderfully unique historical environment and setting, with
river
walk, monastic fish ponds, fountains, topiary and colour everywhere.
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The Abbey House
Market Cross,
Malmesbury, SN16 9AS
Malmesbury lies 5 miles north of J17 M4 on the A429 between M4 and
Cirencester. Abbey House Gardens' 5 acres is in town centre beside
abbey.21 March to 21 October 11.00 - 18.00 daily.
ABBEY HOUSE GARDENS CLICK
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Tel: 01666 822212
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Alexander
Keiller Museum
Founded by Keiller in the 1930s to house the
finds from his excavations on Windmill Hill, the Avenue and Avebury,
the Museum now forms the interpretive centre of the archaeology of
Avebury. Exciting
displays illustrate the world of the Neolithic in the Avebury area. The
Museum houses one of the most important prehistoric archaeological
collections in Britain.
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High Street,
Avebury,
Marlborough, SN8 1RF
1st April - 31st October, daily from 10am - 6pm; 1st November - 31st
March, daily from 10am - 4pm. Closed 24th, 25th, 26th December and 1st
January.
: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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Tel: 01672 539250
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King Alfred's
Tower
A folly built in
1772.
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Warminster, BA12
Three and a half miles from Stourhead House and Gardens.
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Tel: 01985 841152
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Alton Barnes
White Horse
Alton Barnes White Horse was cut in
1812 at the expense of the landower, Mr Robert Pile of Manor Farm, and
is considered the Arabian Stud of Wiltshire's eight white horses. The
original contractor fled with an advance payment of £20 after
drawing a sketch of the horse. He was later found and hung for a long
list of crimes! The horse is said to
be visible from old Sarum Castle, Salisbury, 20 miles away.
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Milk Hill, Alton Barnes,
Devizes, SN10
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Arc Theatre
Trowbridge
The Arc
Theatre Trowbridge is a small-scale professional theatre venue, located
adjacent to
Wiltshire College in College Road Trowbridge. The venue specialises in
bringing
professional dance and newly devised theatre to Wiltshire. The
Theatre's programme
also includes a range of theatre events (both professional and
amateur),
live music and children's events.The Theatre is also home to Trowbridge
Film
Society http://www.trowbridgefilm.org.uk
and home to professional touring company, Big State Theatre Company.
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College Road,
Trowbridge, BA14 0ES
From Trowbridge town centre follow A361 towards Frome for approximately
1 mile. The Theatre is on the campus of Wiltshire College Trowbridge
which is
clearly signposted from the A361 and A363
ARC
THEATRE CLICK
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Tel: 01225 766241
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Army
Parachute Association (APA)
Based at
Netheravon Camp, Wiltshire, the APA is primarily a military club but is
open to civilians. Anyone wanting to jump at Netheravon must be a
member of the APA. You can join on arrival at the drop-zone
by completing a membership form. Student Parachutists must
also join the British Parachute Association (BPA) before they are
trained or undertake their first descent.
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Airfield
Camp,
Netheravon, SP4 9SF
A345 Marlborough towards AmesburyAt
Netheravon pass the "Dog and Gun" (Pub on left).Take the next available
left.
Turn
right at the triangular junction.Follow the road towards Airfield Camp.
ARMY
PARACHUTING
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Tel: 01980 678250
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Arn Hill
Nature
Reserve
Around a mile from the centre of Warminster and
at 694 feet, Arn Hill is one of the many hills that form the fringe of
Salisbury Plain. The Reserve's Nature Trail is a 2 mile circular walk.
The chalkland flora, which includes orchids, attracts many insects and
butterflies, while
the woods are a haven for several species of birds.
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Warminster, BA12
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Tel: 01985 218548
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Ashton Keynes
Angling Club
An Angling Club providing quality
coarse fishing on 8 lakes near to Ashton Keynes in the Cotswold Water
Park.Anglers holidaying in the area may join as temporary members and
have access to all the club's waters. Day tickets are also available
for some waters.The Club offers excellent disables facilities with
close parking near to some swims. Access for wheelchairs has also been
a priority.
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Cirencester,
GL7 6DF
www.ashtonkeynesanglingclub.info
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Athelstan
Museum
The museum is within the Town Hall. The
exhibits of
local history include coins minted in Malmesbury, costume, lace-making
display,
an early fire engine, an early tricycle, and collections of early
drawings
of the town by Thomas Girtin, Thomas Hearne and Luke Sullivan. There is
also
a collection of photographs of Malmesbury and the branch railway.
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Cross Hayes,
Malmesbury, SN16 9BZ
Tuesday - Saturday: 1000 - 1400.
www.northwilts.gov.uk
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Tel: 01666 822143
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Atwell -
Wilson Motor
Museum
A collection of over 125 vintage and classic
cars, motor cycles and commercial vehicles from 1924 to the late
eighties. The majority
of vehicles are in running order and include Rolls Royce to Cadillacs,
elegant
little Singer to Model 'T' Ford, Lord Tate of Tate & Lyle's 1936
Phaeton
Buick and a 1952 Austin Sheerline, which belonged to Mr Atwell Wilson's
father
from new.
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Downside, Stockley
Lane,
Calne, SN11 0NF
Winter - Sunday to Thursday 11.00 - 16.00, Summer - Sunday to Thursday
11.00 - 17.00.
ATWELL-WILSON
MOTOR MUSEUM CLICK
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Tel: 01249 813119
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AVEBURY
Avebury village was
founded around the largest stone circle in Europe. The two stone
circles formed the centre of one of the most impressive Neolithic
ceremonial landscapes in
Britain.Avebury is visited by thousands of visitors every year and has
excellent
facilities for the visitor including a large car park, restaurant,
public
house, Tourist Information Centre, shops and a museum. The
village is
now largely preserved by The National Trust and English Heritage
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AVEBURY T.I.C.
Avebury Chapel Centre,
Green Street,
Avebury, SN8 1RE
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Tel:
01672 539425
Fax: 01672 539296
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Avebury Manor
and Garden
A much-altered house of monastic
origin, the present buildings date from the early 16th century, with
notable Queen Anne alterations and Edwardian renovation by Colonel
Jenner. The ancient walled
garden stands on the site of a former priory and is divided by stone
walls
and topiary hedges.
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Avebury,
Marlborough,
SN8 1RF
House: 31st March to 30th Oct: Tues, Wed, Sun & Bank Holiday
Mondays 2pm — 5.30pm; last admission 5pm, or dusk if earlier. Garden: 2
April - 6th Nov: daily except Monday and Thursday (but open Bank
Holiday Mondays) 11am — 5.30pm
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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Tel: 01672 539250
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Avebury Stone
Circles
Avebury, which is one
of the
largest and most impressive of the ritual 'Henge Monuments' in Britain,
was
built in the Late Neolithic period. It consists of a massive, roughly
circular
earthwork, enclosing an area of about 28 and a half acres. Around the
inner
edge of the ditch was, originally, a ring of 98 large upright sarsens
set
at intervals of 36 feet. Within it stood an upright monolith ('The
Obelisk') and an irregular line of 12 smaller stones.
Many stones were damaged or buried during medieval times and others
were broken up and used for building work in the 18th century. Today,
the stones,
bank and ditch can all be explored.
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Avebury,
Marlborough, SN8 1RF
Located just off the A4 Marlborough to Beckhampton road. Well
signposted.
: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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Tel: 01672 539250
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Barbury
Castle Country Park
ot a castle
of bricks & mortar, but an Iron Age fort on the Ridgeway National
Trail. Several hundred people would have lived in circles of huts at
the fort around 400BC, keeping cattle, pigs & chickens and growing
crops. Superb views of the Marlborough Downs. Barbury is a great place
for picnics, walking, cycling,
horse riding & kite flying. Generations of Swindon children have
enjoyed
rolling down the steep embankments- but look out for the stones &
thistles!
A camp site, cycle hire & refreshments are all available from the
Warden's
bungalow. The Park & Car Park are both free of charge.
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Wroughton,
Swindon,
SN1 2JH
website: www.swindon.gov.uk
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Tel: 01793 845346
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This popular
attraction is located in the wooded valley near the River Avon and the
restored Kennet & Avon Canal. A haven for wildlife, it also offers
the opportunity of combining several short and longer country walks.
Barton Farm was a medieval farm and its magnificent 14th century tithe
barn in Bradford on Avon is one of the largest in England.The tithe
barn is open daily, free of charge. The granary and old cow byres of
the farm have been restored as craft shops, galleries
and tea rooms.
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Barton Farm is a
short walk from the centre of the historic town of Bradford on Avon, on
the southern edge of the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Barton
Farm Country Park is well sign posted and is located off the B3109 on
the edge of the historic town of Bradford on Avon.
Grid
reference:ST 823 603 (entrance)
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Tel:
01225 713489
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Basset
Down Golf Course & Driving Range
A privately owned,
public golf course and 20 bay driving range. This 9 hole, 2767 yard
course is less than a mile from Junction 16 of the M4 and 1.5 miles
from the A4361. Open 7 days a week throughout the year. Parkland Cafe
open to the public.
Set under the backdrop of the North Chalk Downs on the edge of Swindon
this course is set in 100 acres of mature parkland. Many natural
hazards including water features. The new driving range is north facing
with a real turf surface. Loyalty card scheme available to save money
on range.
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Lower Salthrop,
Basset Down,
Swindon, SN4 9QW
From M4 Junction 16 take Wroughton exit. Follow road past garden centre
on right. Follow straight on to Salthrop for half mile. Entrance on
right.
email: info@bassetdowngolfcourse.com
BASSETT
DOWN GOLF
COURSE CLICK
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Tel:
01793 812336/
812317
Fax:
01793 812356
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Battlesbury
Hill
Impressive Iron Age
hill fort
strongly defended by double ramparts and a ditch on its south west
side, with
triple ramparts on the less steep west side. The ramparts follow the
kidney-shaped
contours of the hill and enclose nearly 25 acres. Strip lynchets on
eastern
slopes. Archaeological finds are held at Devizes Museum. Extensive
views
over Salisbury Plain and Wylye Valley.
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Warminster,
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Bedwyn
Stone Museum
The Lloyd family have been carving
stone in the yard for more than 200 years and this fascinating
attraction shows the art of the stone mason
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91 Church Street
Great Bedwyn
Marlborough
SN8 3PF
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Tel: 01672 -
870234
Fax: 01672 - 87121
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It is well
worth taking a walk alongside the river to Biss Meadows Country Park
(accessible from the end of Tesco's car park) to see various plants and
wildlife.
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Trowbridge
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Blackland
Lakes Holiday and Leisure Centre
A natural well equipped campsite.
Rural, scenic and secure. Ideal family holidays (children with bikes).
Covered barbeque available. 1 mile perimeter trail. Super coarse
fishing. Licensed shop. Takeaway
food. Excellent for walking, cycling, touring and "offroading".
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Stockley Lane,
Calne,
SN11 0NQ
From London leave motorway J13 onto A4. From South Wales and Bristol
leave motorway J17 to A4. Site is signposted from A4 east of Calne.
email: info@blacklandlakes.co.uk
BLACKLAND LAKES CLICK
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Tel: 01249 813672
Fax: 01249 811346
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Bowood
Golf And
Country Club
Set in the heart of the beautiful Bowood
Estate, Bowood
Golf and Country Club offers the perfect blend: stunning location,
superb
service and affordable luxury .With
the stunning championship golf course, splendid banqueting facilities
and a commitment to outstanding service, Bowood is the region’s leading
golf, corporate and social venue.
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Derry Hill, Calne,
SN11 9PQ
email: golfclub@bowood.org
BOWOOD GOLF &
COUNTRY CLUB CLICK
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Tel: 01249 822228
Fax: 01249 822218
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Bowood
House and Gardens
Bowood, designed by Robert Adam in the
eighteenth century, is the magnificent family home of the Marquis and
Marchioness of Lansdowne. The interior contains a remarkable collection
of heirlooms and works of art. The house overlooks terraced gardens and
a 40-acre lake, part of the beautiful 'Capability' Brown parkland.
Other splendours include the cascade, grotto, pinetum and arboretum.
Families love the amazing Adventure Playground, complete with life-size
pirate ship
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Bowood Estate,
Calne,
SN11 0LZ
Open daily 11.00am - 6.00pm, 1 April - 31st October
Separate Rhododendron Walks open late April - mid-June depending upon
flowering season.
Directions:
Off the A4 in Derry Hill village, midway between Calne and Chippenham.
email: houseandgardens@bowood.org
BOWOOD HOUSE
CLICK
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Tel: 01249 812102
Fax: 01249 821757
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Bradford-on-Avon
Bradford on Avon is
a bustling market town which still serves the local farming community
as it has done for centuries.
Nestling
in the western corner of Wiltshire,Bradford
is only 8 miles from the World Heritage City of Bath. One of the most
compelling features about Bradford is its unique position on the edge
of the Cotswolds facing the River Avon. The ancient bridge in the
centre of the town remains its natural focus and still retains two of
its original 13th century arches. The historical view from the main
bridge incoporates the hill above the town which is dotted with the old
weavers' cottages and the river bank flanked with the 19th century
former cloth mills.
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BRADFORD-ON-AVON T.I.C.
34 Silver Street, Bradford-on-Avon
BA15 1JX
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Tel: 01225 865797
(1225 868722)
Fax:01225 868722
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Bradford-on-Avon
Museum
The museum, which displays the natural and
human heritage
of the town, is situated on the first floor of the town library. Its
main
exhibit is an old pharmacy shop that has been lovingly rebuilt after
120
years of service.
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Admission
charges: FREE
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Tel:
01225 865797
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Bratton
Camp
Westbury White Horse is perhaps one of the most
famous landmarks in West Wiltshire. A
perfect picnic spot, it has breathtaking views of the Wiltshire and
Somerset countryside. The present White Horse was originally cut in
1778, however, legend suggests that it rests on the site of an even
older horse that commemorated the defeat of the Danes by King Alfred at
Ethandun in AD878. Bratton Camp is what remains of massive
fortifications of a 2,000 year old Iron Age Hill fort. Its steep
ditches and banks surround an even older Neolithic barrow or burial
mound
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Westbury,
Wiltshire,
BA13
B3098 - 2 miles east of Westbury
Rail: Westbury station 3 miles.
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Tel: 01373 827158
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Broadleas
Gardens
Lady Anne Cowdray's beautiful valley garden
which she bought in 1946 and has been creating and developing ever
since the early sixties is an inspiration and a joy. The inspiration
comes from the knowledge that much which has survived here might not
have been expected to, and the joy is of discovery. For here are secret
garden, winter garden, a woodland, a sunken rose garden and a silver
border packed with plants which are unusual or rarely seen. Many are
normally thought to be too tender for central southern England and more
at home in the far west. There is a small nursery and amongst the
plants for sale are many from the garden stock.
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Broadleas
Devizes
SN10 5JQ
Apr - Oct 2pm - 6pm: Suns, Weds, Thurs
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Tel: +44 (0)1380 722 035
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With its 80 acres
of historic
broadleaf woodland, the park offers marked trails and paths, a picnic
area,
adventure playgrounds, gift shop and tea room. The Woodland Heritage
Museum
contains a wealth of information for the discerning naturalist.Over a
third
of a mile long the Smokey Oak Railway is an ideal way for visitors,
including
those who are less able, to enjoy the scenery in the park
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Brokerswood , Westbury ,
BA13 4EH
Open Every Day - Shop & Park
10.00am - 5.00pm Last Admission One Hour Before
Closing
e-mail:
park@brokerswood.co.uk
BROKERSWOOD COUNTRY
PARK CLICK
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Tel 01373 822238
Fax 01373 858474
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Bush
Farm
Bison Centre
Bush
Farm consists of 100 acres of grass fields and 30 acres of old oak
woods. Visitors take a circular tour round the farm and see herds of
bison, wapiti and red deer. There are other animals and birds to be
seen around the farmyard. There is a gallery of North American
artefacts. Bison meat for sale. Spacious picnic areas in the woods or
by the lakes.
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Bush
Farm, Warminster, BA12 6AE.
From
the A303 turn south by the Willoughby Hedge Service Station, and take
the country lane sign-posted West Knoyle and Bison Centre, proceed for
1 mile through the village of West Knoyle and continue straight on. At
the sharp
left-hand bend you will find straight ahead the avenue to Bush Farm and
the Bison Centre. From the A350 turn west onto the B 3089, proceed to
the service station and continue as above.
E-mail. info@bisonfarm.co.uk
E-mail. pseaford@aol.com
BUSH FARM BISON
CENTRE CLICK
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Tel:
01747 830263. Fax: 01747 830263.
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